December weather forecast
El Penusco, Venezuela

December, the first month of the winter in El Penusco, is also a hot month, with an average temperature ranging between max 30.7°C (87.3°F) and min 20.5°C (68.9°F).

Temperature

Entering December, El Penusco's average high-temperature reads a still hot 30.7°C (87.3°F), indicating a close resemblance to the previous month's climate. In El Penusco, an average low-temperature of 20.5°C (68.9°F) is recorded during December nights.

Heat index

The heat index in December is computed to be a very hot 37°C (98.6°F). Incorporate additional safety actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are possible. Long-term activity may induce heatstroke.
The standards for the heat index are set for locations in shade and under light breezes. If exposed to direct sunlight, the heat index could climb by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', reflects the feeling of heat when considering both air temperature and humidity. The effect is experienced differently by individuals, hinging on unique characteristics such as body mass, stature, and level of activity. Consider that direct sun exposure can intensify the felt heat, adding potentially 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Kids are usually in more danger than grown-ups as they tend to sweat less. Plus, their bigger skin surface in relation to their small frames and increased heat generation due to their activity level make them more susceptible.
Perspiration, which is the evaporation of sweat, is a primary way the human body manages and dispels excessive warmth. Elevated relative humidity diminishes evaporation, thereby reducing the body's ability to shed heat and creating a feeling of being too warm. As the body gains more heat than it can dissipate, there's a risk of increasing temperatures and resultant overheating.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 70%.

Rainfall

In El Penusco, in December, it is raining for 13.8 days, with typically 37mm (1.46") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 214.9 rainfall days, and 900mm (35.43") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 11h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 18:13. On the last day of December, in El Penusco, sunrise is at 06:51 and sunset at 18:26 -04.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in El Penusco is 8.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in El Penusco are May through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 6 in December transforms into this advice:
Stay clear of intense sun exposure. Solar protection is of utmost significance. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim.