December weather forecastMae Sot, Thailand

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Mae Sot, is still a tropical month, with an average temperature ranging between max 30.4°C (86.7°F) and min 15.5°C (59.9°F).

Temperature

December's advent presents an average high-temperature of a still tropical 30.4°C (86.7°F), indicating a slight variation from the conditions of the previous month. December in Mae Sot witnesses a substantial contrast between the daytime highs and the average low of 15.5°C (59.9°F).

Heat index

During December, the heat index is estimated at a fiery hot 37°C (98.6°F). Extra safeguards are necessary to prevent heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Prolonged activity might cause heatstroke.
Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. Direct sunshine exposure could raise heat index values by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', is a fusion of air temperature and moisture levels to demonstrate the sensation of heat. This effect is personal, shaped by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, influenced by factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. 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 highly critical for babies and toddlers. Youngsters typically face more danger than adults since they sweat less. Their larger skin surface compared to their small bodies and heightened heat production from their activities augment their vulnerability.
Evaporating sweat, an outcome of perspiration, is key in assisting the human body to moderate its temperature. A surge in relative humidity can disrupt the body's normal cooling function by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. Temperature imbalances caused by excessive heat retention can trigger heat-related maladies.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Mae Sot is 74%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 1 days. Throughout December, 6mm (0.24") of precipitation is accumulated. In Mae Sot, Thailand, during the entire year, the rain falls for 145 days and collects up to 1468mm (57.8") of precipitation.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Mae Sot is December, with an average of 11h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset at 17:50. On the last day of December, in Mae Sot, Thailand, sunrise is at 06:54 and sunset at 18:03 +07.