December weather forecastBan Phlap, Thailand

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Ban Phlap, is also a hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 21.6°C (70.9°F) and 31.5°C (88.7°F).

Temperature

Entering December, the average high-temperature is recorded at a still hot 31.5°C (88.7°F), exhibiting a minimal shift from November's 31.4°C (88.5°F). Ban Phlap's temperature tends to fall to an average low of 21.6°C (70.9°F) during the nights of December.

Heat index

For December, the heat index is computed to be a sweltering 35°C (95°F). Incorporate extra safety measures to avoid heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Continuous activity could provoke heatstroke.
Remember that heat index calculations are made for conditions in the shade with light wind. 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 'apparent temperature', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. The individual's experience of temperature can be shaped by numerous aspects such as metabolic variations, physical exertion, and attire. Be mindful that being in direct sunlight might mean feeling hotter, with the heat index rising by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Young children are generally more endangered than adults, as they usually less sweat. And also, due to larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production as a result of their activity.
The body's self-cooling mechanism is rooted in perspiration, where evaporating sweat cools down excessive warmth. When the air contains significant moisture, the efficiency of the evaporation process decreases, preventing the body from cooling down effectively and creating a feeling of overheating. With body temperatures on the rise, inefficient heat shedding can lead to dehydration and its associated complications.

Humidity

In Ban Phlap, the average relative humidity in December is 58%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 3.5 days. Throughout December, 7mm (0.28") of precipitation is accumulated. In Ban Phlap, during the entire year, the rain falls for 181.2 days and collects up to 751mm (29.57") of precipitation.

Daylight

With an average of 11h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 17:47. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset at 18:00 +07.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 7.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, May through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 7 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Follow precautions and abide by sun safety rules. Deterrence of sunburn is imperative. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun's UV radiation is at its peak. Limit your exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in December, in Ban Phlap, is 31.5°C (88.7°F), while the average low-temperature is 21.6°C (70.9°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in December is computed to be 35°C (95°F).

The average relative humidity in December in Ban Phlap is 58%.

In Ban Phlap, during December, the rain falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 7mm (0.28") of precipitation.

With an average of 11h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

In December, the average day length is 11h and 19min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 17:47. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset at 18:00 +07.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 7.1h.

January, May through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index.

In Ban Phlap, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Ban Phlap, Thailand

  • Average high temperature in December: 31.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (37.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is November (31.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is April (27.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (21.6°C).

Average pressure in December
Ban Phlap, Thailand

  • Average pressure in December: 1012.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1006.8mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Ban Phlap, Thailand

  • Average wind speed in December: 10.3km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (11.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (7.1km/h).

Average humidity in December
Ban Phlap, Thailand

  • Average humidity in December: 58%

The month with the highest relative humidity is October (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (53%).

Average rainfall in December
Ban Phlap, Thailand

  • Average rainfall in December: 7mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (153mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (6mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Ban Phlap, Thailand

  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.5 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and October (23.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (3.5 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Ban Phlap, Thailand

  • Average daylight in December: 11h and 18min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ban Phlap, Thailand

  • Average sunshine days in December: 26.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (26.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (6 days).

Average UV index in December
Ban Phlap, Thailand

  • Average UV index in December: 7

The months with the highest UV index are February, March and April (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).

Average cloud cover in December
Ban Phlap, Thailand

  • Average cloud cover in December: 22

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 19).

Average visibility in December
Ban Phlap, Thailand

  • Average visibility in December: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are July, August, September and October (9km).