December weather forecastSumagdang, Philippines

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a moderately hot month in Sumagdang, Philippines, with an average temperature ranging between min 25.5°C (77.9°F) and max 29.2°C (84.6°F).

Temperature

With December's arrival, Sumagdang's weather records an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 29.2°C (84.6°F), marking little difference from November's 29.3°C (84.7°F). Sumagdang's nighttime temperature in December experiences a slight dip from daytime highs, falling to an average of 25.5°C (77.9°F).

Heat index

The heat index in December is appraised at a sweltering 35°C (95°F). Adopt heightened preventive measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Persistent activity could lead to heatstroke.
Factoring in the heat index, values are geared towards shaded areas with light breezes. Heat index values can rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when in direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', evaluates the perceived heat by adding the effect of moisture in the air. One's perception of temperature can vary depending on physical activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. It is important to note that direct sunlight can intensify the weather impact, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for children. Children frequently do not understand the need for recuperation and hydration. Thirst, being a late manifestation of dehydration, underlines the need to hydrate frequently, especially when engaging in prolonged physical exercises.
Perspiring is a crucial mechanism for the human body, allowing it to release excessive warmth through evaporating sweat. In the presence of high relative humidity, the evaporation rate diminishes, resulting in the body retaining more warmth compared to dry conditions. When heat gain surpasses the level the body can shed, body temperature begins to increase, and consequently, overheating and dehydration can occur, with varying severity.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In Sumagdang, in December, it is raining for 24.1 days, with typically 127mm (5") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 295.4 rainfall days, and 2098mm (82.6") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 11h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 5:34 pm. On the last day of December, in Sumagdang, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 5:47 pm PST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 8h.

UV index

January through June, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 7 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Uphold preventive measures and conform to sun safety guidelines. Defending against skin and eye harm is crucial. UV radiation from the Sun is most intense between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays.