December weather forecastMalibay, Philippines

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Malibay, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature ranging between min 24.5°C (76.1°F) and max 29.7°C (85.5°F).

Temperature

Malibay's weather in December displays an average high-temperature of a warm 29.7°C (85.5°F), showing minor disparity from November's 30.6°C (87.1°F). During the nights in December, Malibay experiences a consistent average temperature of 24.5°C (76.1°F).

Heat index

The heat index for December is calculated to be a very hot 36°C (96.8°F). Exercise enhanced safety steps, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Heatstroke could be a result of sustained activity.
For clarity, heat index numbers account for light winds and areas under shade. If exposed to direct sunlight, the heat index could climb by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', gives a temperature feeling by integrating air temperature and humidity. One's perception of weather can be shaped by other factors, involving metabolic differences, pregnancy, and physical exertion. Always consider that direct sunlight exposure might heighten the heat's effects, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. Children usually face more risks than adults as their ability to sweat is less. Additionally, their larger skin surface in relation to their petite bodies and higher heat output due to their activities increases their vulnerability.
The body's innate mechanism to counteract overheating is through perspiration, as it leverages the cooling effects of sweat evaporation. When there is an excess of moisture in the atmosphere, the efficiency of the evaporation process is lessened, leading to less efficient body cooling and a sensation of overheating. Heat-related challenges, like dehydration, can be anticipated when body heat isn't managed effectively.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In Malibay, in December, it is raining for 10.9 days, with typically 51mm (2.01") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Malibay, there are 210 rainfall days, and 1377mm (54.21") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 11h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Malibay, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 5:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 5:37 pm PST.

Sunshine

In Malibay, the average sunshine in December is 6.5h.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Malibay. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 7 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Take precautions against overexposure. Fair-skinned people may get burned in less than 20 minutes. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.