December weather forecast
Chone, Ecuador

December embarks Chone, Ecuador on its final climatological journey of the year. The temperature caps at 29°C (84.2°F), bringing subtle coolness to the city. The increased rainfall reinforces the atmospheric moisture, elevating the relative humidity to a reminiscent 77%. The winds slow down a bit, concluding their yearly course. Despite the mounting cloud cover, the sunlight duration remains stable, maintaining Chone's consistent day length, rounding off another year of tropical delights.

Temperature

The beginning of December records an average high-temperature of a moderately hot 29°C (84.2°F), marking a negligible difference from November's 30.4°C (86.7°F). December's average low-temperature reading settles at a pleasant 22.2°C (72°F).

Heat index

The heat index for December is calculated to be a tropical 34°C (93.2°F). Ensure additional precautions, heat exhaustion and heat cramps may be expected. Heatstroke could occur from sustained activity.
Heat index determinations are made taking into account the shade and light air movements. The presence of direct sunlight can raise the heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', is an estimation of the warmth sensation when considering humidity levels. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by many aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. It is essential to realize that direct sunlight can escalate the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for babies and toddlers. Kids are usually more vulnerable than adults, given their lesser sweating ability. Along with their larger skin surface relative to their small stature and the excess heat due to their activity, their risk is amplified.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Chone, in December, it is raining for 24.2 days, with typically 101mm (3.98") of accumulated precipitation. In Chone, during the entire year, the rain falls for 260.2 days and collects up to 1187mm (46.73") of precipitation.

Daylight

December has the longest days of the year, with an average of 12h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Chone, Ecuador, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 18:14. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 18:28 -05.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Chone is 4.3h.

UV index

January, April, May, August and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Chone. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 5 in December leads to these guidelines:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses.