December weather forecastPateros, Philippines

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a moderately hot month in Pateros, Philippines, with an average temperature ranging between max 29.4°C (84.9°F) and min 24.5°C (76.1°F).

Temperature

Pateros, Philippines, records an average high-temperature of a moderately hot 29.4°C (84.9°F) in December, closely mirroring the climate of the previous month. During the nights of December, Pateros maintains an almost steady temperature with an average low of 24.5°C (76.1°F).

Heat index

The heat index value for December is estimated at a very hot 35°C (95°F). Undertake special precautions, the probability of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is high. Prolonged activity may provoke heatstroke.
Regarding the heat index, one should be aware it's determined by shaded settings and mild winds. Exposure to the direct sun might augment heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', is an indicator that blends the effects of temperature and humidity to depict perceived warmth. A person's impression of weather can be swayed by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Realize that direct exposure to sunlight can augment the felt heat, leading to a potential increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular significance for children. Kids generally face higher risks than adults as they sweat less. Along with their large skin surface compared to their small bodies and higher heat production due to their activities, their vulnerability is increased.
The physiological response of the human body to excess warmth is to perspire, thereby cooling itself through sweat evaporation. With higher relative humidity, the rate of evaporation is reduced, resulting in increased heat retention in the body compared to drier air. When body temperature rises due to excess heat gain beyond its removal capability, one might experience heat-related disorders.

Humidity

In Pateros, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In Pateros, in December, it is raining for 10.1 days, with typically 34mm (1.34") of accumulated precipitation. In Pateros, during the entire year, the rain falls for 159.6 days and collects up to 545mm (21.46") of precipitation.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Pateros is December, with an average of 11h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:04 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

The average sunshine in December is 6.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Pateros are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the UV index of 6 transforms into the following advice:
Apply measures and align with sun safety principles. Safeguarding against skin and eye injury is pivotal. Avoid direct Sun exposure and stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is most intense, noting that not all shade structures offer full protection. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.