December weather forecastMapandan, Philippines
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Mapandan, is still a tropical month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.5°C (86.9°F) and 21.9°C (71.4°F).Temperature
As December takes hold, the average high-temperature is a still hot 30.5°C (86.9°F), nearly mirroring that of the previous month. An average minimum temperature of 21.9°C (71.4°F) marks the month of December.Heat index
In December, the average heat index is evaluated at a very hot 38°C (100.4°F). Additional precautions are required to avert heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity may culminate in heatstroke.Given the heat index, its values are aligned with shaded sites and gentle winds. Direct sunlight might lead to a heat index increase by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', determines the feeling of heat when you account for the relative humidity. This effect is personal, shaped by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, influenced by factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. Take note that direct exposure to the sun can increase the felt temperature, possibly adding 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Young children are generally more endangered than adults, as they usually less sweat. And also, due to larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production as a result of their activity.
When faced with excessive heat, the human body begins to perspire, utilizing the cooling benefits of sweat evaporation. An increase in relative humidity disrupts body cooling by slowing the evaporation rate, thereby reducing the rate at which the body cools and amplifying the sense of heat. Potential thermal conditions emerge as the body's heat gain outpaces its cooling mechanisms.
Humidity
In Mapandan, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 16.3 days. Throughout December, 68mm (2.68") of precipitation is accumulated. In Mapandan, during the entire year, the rain falls for 259.4 days and collects up to 1809mm (71.22") of precipitation.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 11h and 12min of daylight.On the first day of December in Mapandan, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 5:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 5:37 pm PST.
Sunshine
The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 7h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, July, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: A maximum UV index of 6 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Continue precautions and advocate sun safety advice. Deterrence of sunburn is indispensable. The hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. have the most intense UV radiation. As much as possible, limit direct sun exposure during this period. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Mapandan, Philippines
- Average high temperature in December: 30.5°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (34°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.8°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 21.9°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is May (24.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°C).
Average pressure in December
Mapandan, Philippines
- Average pressure in December: 1012mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (1013.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (1007.5mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Mapandan, Philippines
- Average wind speed in December: 6.7km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (5.7km/h).
Average humidity in December
Mapandan, Philippines
- Average humidity in December: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is September (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and April (70%).
Average rainfall in December
Mapandan, Philippines
- Average rainfall in December: 68mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (330mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (23mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Mapandan, Philippines
- Average rainfall days in December: 16.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (30.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.2 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Mapandan, Philippines
- Average daylight in December: 11h and 12min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in December: 7h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 11h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Mapandan, Philippines
- Average sunshine days in December: 13.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (0.2 days).
Average UV index in December
Mapandan, Philippines
- Average UV index in December: 6
The months with the highest UV index are February, March, April, May, June, August, September and October (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, July, November and December (UV index 6).
Average cloud cover in December
Mapandan, Philippines
- Average cloud cover in December: 26
The months with the most cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 24).
Average visibility in December
Mapandan, Philippines
- Average visibility in December: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are July, August and September (8km).
