December weather forecastPutatan, Philippines

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Putatan, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.4°C (84.9°F) and 24.3°C (75.7°F).

Temperature

The start of December marks an average high-temperature of a moderately hot 29.4°C (84.9°F), hardly distinguishable from the conditions in November. Putatan experiences an average temperature drop to 24.3°C (75.7°F) during December nights.

Heat index

During December, the heat index is computed to be a very hot 35°C (95°F). Ensure extra safety steps, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Long activity might lead to heatstroke.
It is worth noting that heat index values are gauged for conditions in the shade and light breezes. A direct sunlight exposure may boost the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is a composite of temperature and humidity figures to convey how warm it feels. The influence of weather is personal, with a diverse population experiencing it differently due to differences in body mass, stature, and degree of activity. Understand that direct sun rays can influence the weather's impact, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Children commonly overlook the importance of rest and fluid replenishment. Thirst, being a delayed sign of dehydration, emphasizes the need to keep hydration up, especially during lengthy physical activities.
To achieve cooling, the human body employs perspiration, relying on the subsequent evaporation of sweat. High relative humidity reduces the evaporation rate, resulting in a lower heat removal rate from the body, causing the perception of being overheated. Elevated heat gain compared to the body's release capability poses risks of dehydration and potential overheating.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Putatan, Philippines, in December, it is raining for 8.2 days, with typically 33mm (1.3") of accumulated precipitation. In Putatan, during the entire year, the rain falls for 176.9 days and collects up to 852mm (33.54") of precipitation.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Putatan, Philippines, with an average of 11h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 5:25 pm. On the last day of December, in Putatan, Philippines, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 5:37 pm PST.

Sunshine

In Putatan, the average sunshine in December is 6.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Putatan are January, August and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 6 transforms into the following instructions:
Beware of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals risk burning in less than 20 minutes. Avoid direct exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, noting that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer complete sun protection. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes.