December weather forecastTangos, Philippines

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Tangos, is also a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 29.9°C (85.8°F) and an average low of 24.2°C (75.6°F).

Temperature

December reports an average high-temperature of a moderately hot 29.9°C (85.8°F), slightly varied from November's 30.7°C (87.3°F). An average nighttime temperature of 24.2°C (75.6°F) is noted in Tangos during the month of December.

Heat index

December's average heat index is estimated at a torrid 37°C (98.6°F). Adopt heightened preventive measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Persistent activity could lead to heatstroke.
Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. Heat index values can rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when in direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', is a measure that combines air temperature and relative humidity into a single value that indicates how hot the weather feels. An individual's perception of weather can be influenced by a variety of factors including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their degree of physical exertion. In the direct sunlight, the weather's impact can be amplified, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to children. Young children typically face greater hazards than adults because they do not sweat as much. Their larger skin surface in comparison to their little bodies and the high heat production from their active nature compounds their vulnerability.
For the human body, perspiration is the go-to method to regulate temperature, using sweat's evaporation to dissipate warmth. Increased relative humidity interferes with body cooling by slowing the rate of evaporation, resulting in a slower body cooling rate and a heightened feeling of heat. When the body's heat gain surpasses its removal capacity, body temperature starts to climb, leading to potential heat-related ailments.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Tangos, in December, it is raining for 7.3 days, with typically 26mm (1.02") of accumulated precipitation. In Tangos, during the entire year, the rain falls for 194.6 days and collects up to 1074mm (42.28") of precipitation.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Tangos is December, with an average of 11h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Tangos, Philippines, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 5:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 5:37 pm PST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 6.7h.

UV index

February through June, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 7 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Refrain from overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals could burn in under 20 minutes. Attempt to stay under shade and limit exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Remember, devices such as parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.