December weather forecastMalungon, Philippines

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Malungon, is still a warm month, with an average temperature ranging between max 29.5°C (85.1°F) and min 22.3°C (72.1°F).

Temperature

Malungon's average high-temperature in December is a still warm 29.5°C (85.1°F), marking an insignificant difference from the 29.6°C (85.3°F) of November. An average temperature of 22.3°C (72.1°F) is recorded during the nights in December.

Heat index

December's average heat index is computed to be a sweltering 36°C (96.8°F). More preventive actions are needed, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is significant. Prolonged activity may trigger heatstroke.
It is worth noting that heat index values are gauged for conditions in the shade and light breezes. Direct sunlight might cause an increase of up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the heat index.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', provides an understanding of perceived warmth by combining temperature and relative humidity. The impact of weather is individual, with diverse individuals experiencing it differently due to variations in body mass, height, and activity levels. It is noteworthy that being in direct sunlight can enhance the weather's impact, raising the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Children often miss understanding the importance of rest and rehydration. Thirst usually appears late during dehydration - therefore, maintaining hydration, particularly during long physical activities, is essential.
Perspiring is the body's way of cooling down, particularly by allowing sweat to evaporate and take the heat with it. Augmented relative humidity impedes typical body cooling mechanisms by lowering the evaporation rate, resulting in decreased body cooling and an amplified perception of heat. Overheating and potential dehydration arise when body heat gain eclipses its release capability.

Humidity

In Malungon, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In Malungon, in December, during 18.9 rainfall days, 71mm (2.8") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Malungon, during the entire year, the rain falls for 281.4 days and collects up to 1305mm (51.38") of precipitation.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 11h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:34 am and sunset at 5:21 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 5:34 pm PST.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine are February, March, November and December, with an average of 8.8h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, June through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 6 leads to the following instructions:
Skirt overexposure. People with light complexions might get scorched in under 20 minutes. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature during December is 29.5°C (85.1°F) and the low-temperature is 22.3°C (72.1°F). In December, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is computed to be 36°C (96.8°F).

In Malungon, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

In Malungon, Philippines, in December, it is raining for 18.9 days, with typically 71mm (2.8") of accumulated precipitation.

With an average of 11h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

In December, the average day length is 11h and 46min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 5:34 am and sunset at 5:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 5:34 pm PST.

February, March, November and December, with an average of 8.8h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Malungon.

In Malungon, the average sunshine duration in December is 8.8h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Malungon are January, February, June through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

In Malungon, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Malungon, Philippines

  • Average high temperature in December: 29.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (30.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is November (22.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (21.4°C).

Average pressure in December
Malungon, Philippines

  • Average pressure in December: 1009mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (1010.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1009mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Malungon, Philippines

  • Average wind speed in December: 5.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.7km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are May and June (4.6km/h).

Average humidity in December
Malungon, Philippines

  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (78%).

Average rainfall in December
Malungon, Philippines

  • Average rainfall in December: 71mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (191mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (57mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Malungon, Philippines

  • Average rainfall days in December: 18.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (27.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (17.1 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Malungon, Philippines

  • Average daylight in December: 11h and 48min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 8h and 48min

The months with the most sunshine are February, March, November and December (Average sunshine: 8h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 7h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Malungon, Philippines

  • Average sunshine days in December: 11 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (11 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (1.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Malungon, Philippines

  • Average UV index in December: 6

The months with the highest UV index are March, April and May (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in December
Malungon, Philippines

  • Average cloud cover in December: 35

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in December
Malungon, Philippines

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).