December weather forecastPototan, Philippines

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Pototan, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature ranging between min 24.4°C (75.9°F) and max 28.5°C (83.3°F).

Temperature

On the advent of December, Pototan's average high-temperature exhibits a minor adjustment to a still warm 28.5°C (83.3°F) from November's 29.1°C (84.4°F). An average low-temperature of 24.4°C (75.9°F) is witnessed throughout the month of December in Pototan, Philippines, a mere drop from the daytime peak.

Heat index

December's heat index is calculated to be a hot 34°C (93.2°F). Implement more preventive measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Heatstroke might result from extended activity.
Regarding the heat index, one should be aware it's determined by shaded settings and mild winds. Heat index values might soar by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with exposure to direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', is the outcome of merging air's temperature and its humidity metrics. Elements such as metabolic variations, pregnancy, and physical exertion can influence one's weather perception. Given direct exposure to sunlight, one might experience a rise in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly important for children. Youngsters typically face more danger than adults since they sweat less. Their larger skin surface compared to their small bodies and heightened heat production from their activities augment their vulnerability.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 84%.

Rainfall

In Pototan, in December, it is raining for 21.3 days, with typically 109mm (4.29") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 245.3 rainfall days, and 923mm (36.34") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Pototan, Philippines, with an average of 11h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Pototan, Philippines, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 5:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 5:37 pm PST.

Sunshine

In Pototan, the average sunshine in December is 6.7h.

UV index

February through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Pototan. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 7 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Use measures and accept sun safety conventions. Guarding against skin and eye trauma is of high priority. Avoid exposure to the Sun and try to stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent, but be aware that parasols or canopies may not offer full protection. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit.

Frequently asked questions

In December, in Pototan, the average high-temperature is 28.5°C (83.3°F), and the average low-temperature is 24.4°C (75.9°F). In December, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 34°C (93.2°F).

The months with the highest humidity in Pototan are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 84%.

The average relative humidity in December is 84%.

In Pototan, Philippines, during December, the rain falls for 21.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 109mm (4.29") of precipitation.

With an average of 11h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

The average day length in December in Pototan, Philippines, is 11h and 30min.

On the first day of December in Pototan, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 5:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 5:37 pm PST.

The average sunshine duration in December is 6.7h.

The months with the highest UV index in Pototan are February through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

In Pototan, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Pototan, Philippines

  • Average high temperature in December: 28.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is May (31.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (25.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (23.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Pototan, Philippines

  • Average pressure in December: 1009.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (1011.7mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are July and August (1008.6mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Pototan, Philippines

  • Average wind speed in December: 17.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (20.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (9.3km/h).

Average humidity in December
Pototan, Philippines

  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Pototan, Philippines

  • Average rainfall in December: 109mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (117mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (39mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Pototan, Philippines

  • Average rainfall days in December: 21.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (23.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (15.3 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 11h and 30min

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

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Pototan, Philippines

  • Average sunshine days in December: 6.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (10.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (4.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Pototan, Philippines

  • Average UV index in December: 7

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

Average cloud cover in December
Pototan, Philippines

  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Pototan, 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).