December weather forecast
Tetuan, Philippines

December, the first month of the winter in Tetuan, is also a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 29.4°C (84.9°F) and an average low of 25.4°C (77.7°F).

Temperature

December's presence marks an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 29.4°C (84.9°F), subtly varied from November's 29.3°C (84.7°F). December nights witness a slight temperature decrease, averaging at a still warm 25.4°C (77.7°F).

Heat index

The heat index value during December is appraised at a very hot 36°C (96.8°F). Preventive measures are required to mitigate the risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Continuous activity may precipitate heatstroke.
Heat index readings emphasize conditions of light breezes and shaded spots. The heat index can potentially augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is a single figure representing how weather conditions feel when combining temperature and humidity. Factors including metabolic differences, physical activity, and clothing are additional elements that influence the individual's temperature experience. 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 particularly important for children. Children often fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst, being a late symptom of dehydration, underlines the importance of maintaining hydration, especially during ongoing physical activities.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration. Excessive warmth is eliminated from the body by evaporation of sweat. In circumstances of high air temperature and humidity (high heat index), the body's perspiration is restricted, heightening the feeling of warmth. If heat absorption isn't effectively countered by the body's cooling methods, body temperature surges, hinting at potential problems.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Tetuan is 80%.

Rainfall

In Tetuan, during December, the rain falls for 26.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 153mm (6.02") of precipitation. In Tetuan, Philippines, during the entire year, the rain falls for 302.7 days and collects up to 2012mm (79.21") of precipitation.

Daylight

With an average of 11h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 5:33 pm. On the last day of December, in Tetuan, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 5:46 pm PST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 8.1h.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. The months with the lowest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 7 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Persist with safeguards and heed sun safety doctrines. Keeping sunburn at bay is of prime importance. Be aware that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and try to reduce direct sun exposure during this period as much as possible. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.