December weather forecastMasagana, Philippines

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Masagana, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature ranging between max 29.1°C (84.4°F) and min 24.4°C (75.9°F).

Temperature

With the onset of December, Masagana's average high-temperature clocks in at a warm 29.1°C (84.4°F), showing a minor fluctuation from the previous month. Masagana's nighttime temperatures in December see a subtle dip to an average of 24.4°C (75.9°F).

Heat index

December's average heat index is calculated to be a sweltering 35°C (95°F). Extra precautions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are plausible outcomes. Extended activity could lead to heatstroke.
Heat index specifics point out values are for conditions of shade and a slight breeze. With exposure to direct sunlight, the heat index may be increased by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', combines air temperature and relative humidity to represent a human perceived temperature equivalent. The individual's temperature perception can be influenced by numerous factors such as metabolic variations, physical activity, and clothing. One must note that being under the direct sun can escalate the heat's effects, with the heat index possibly rising by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Young ones generally face higher dangers than adults since they sweat less. Along with their large skin surface area compared totheir small bodies and increased heat production from their activities, the risks are heightened.
Evaporating sweat is a key way the human body dispels excessive warmth, all thanks to the process of perspiration. Elevated relative humidity disrupts typical body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, consequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and enhancing the feeling of heat. Excessive heat gain, when not shed effectively by the body, can result in increasing body temperatures and related hazards.

Humidity

In Masagana, Philippines, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In Masagana, during December, the rain falls for 14.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 53mm (2.09") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 203.7 rainfall days, and 849mm (33.43") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

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

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 6.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 6 transforms into the following instructions:
Evade overexposure. Individuals with fair skin risk burning in under 20 minutes. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit.