December weather forecastMandaue City, Philippines

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a warm month in Mandaue City, Philippines, with an average temperature ranging between max 28.5°C (83.3°F) and min 25.4°C (77.7°F).

Temperature

The average high-temperature is a still moderately hot 28.5°C (83.3°F) in December, hardly different from the 29°C (84.2°F) recorded in November. Mandaue City nights in December witness a mild cool down to an average temperature of 25.4°C (77.7°F).

Heat index

In December, the heat index is estimated at a hot 34°C (93.2°F). Take more safety measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are potential outcomes. Persistent activity might lead to heatstroke.
Heat index determinations are made taking into account the shade and light air movements. Heat index values may rise by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when exposed to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', blends air temperature and moisture content to represent the felt temperature to humans. This effect is personal, influenced by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, shaped by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic variations. One's exposure to direct sunlight has the potential to intensify the heat sensation, increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. Young individuals are typically more threatened than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Also, the larger skin surface proportionate to their small bodies and the increased heat from their activities magnify their risk.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Mandaue City, Philippines, is 81%.

Rainfall

In Mandaue City, Philippines, during December, the rain falls for 20 days and regularly aggregates up to 85mm (3.35") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Mandaue City, there are 237.4 rainfall days, and 745mm (29.33") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Mandaue City, in December, the average water temperature is 28°C (82.4°F).
Note: For any water activity, surface water temperatures between 25°C (77°F) and 29°C (84.2°F) are considered as excellent and extremely pleasant for lengthened periods.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 11h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 5:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 5:33 pm PST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 7h.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. The months with the lowest UV index in Mandaue City are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 7 during December translates into the following directions:
Escape overexposure. People with light skin may incur burns in fewer than 20 minutes. Limit direct sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the time of the most intense UV radiation, noting that shade structures may not provide total sun protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Note! The Sun's UV radiation gets intensified with the reflection from sand and water.

Frequently asked questions

December temperatures in Mandaue City vary between a high-temperature of 28.5°C (83.3°F) and a low-temperature of 25.4°C (77.7°F). In December, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 34°C (93.2°F).

The average relative humidity in December in Mandaue City, Philippines, is 81%.

In Mandaue City, Philippines, in December, during 20 rainfall days, 85mm (3.35") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In December, the average sea temperature in Mandaue City is 28°C (82.4°F). Water temperature between 25°C (77°F) and 29°C (84.2°F) is regarded as very warm and enjoyable by all. With these temperatures, water activities are pleasurable, without feeling uncomfortable for prolonged periods.

The month with the shortest days in Mandaue City, Philippines, is December, with an average of 11h and 30min of daylight.

The average day length in December in Mandaue City, Philippines, is 11h and 32min.

On the first day of December in Mandaue City, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 5:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 5:33 pm PST.

The average sunshine duration in December in Mandaue City is 7h.

The months with the highest UV index in Mandaue City, Philippines, are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

The months with the lowest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

In Mandaue City, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Mandaue City, Philippines

  • Average high temperature in December: 28.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is May (30.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (26.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (24.4°C).

Average pressure in December
Mandaue City, Philippines

  • Average pressure in December: 1009.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (1011.6mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are July and August (1008.6mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Mandaue City, Philippines

  • Average wind speed in December: 14.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (16.8km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are May and June (8.7km/h).

Average humidity in December
Mandaue City, Philippines

  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Mandaue City, Philippines

  • Average rainfall in December: 85mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (91mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (27mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Mandaue City, Philippines

  • Average rainfall days in December: 20 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (23 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (15.7 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Mandaue City, Philippines

  • Average sea temperature in December: 28°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is June (29.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (26.7°C).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Mandaue City, Philippines

  • Average daylight in December: 11h and 30min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Mandaue City, Philippines

  • Average sunshine days in December: 6.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (10.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (5 days).

Average UV index in December
Mandaue City, Philippines

  • Average UV index in December: 7

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

Average cloud cover in December
Mandaue City, Philippines

  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Mandaue City, Philippines

  • Average visibility in December: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).