December weather forecast
Kokoda, Papua New Guinea

December embraces an overall high-temperature scenario with the highest recorded average at 30.2°C (86.4°F) in Kokoda. Contrarily, rainfall continues its downward trajectory from the November high. An increase in the frequency of rainy days, however, suggests frequent showers despite decreased volume. Despite the showers, copious sunshine hours enrich the daylight experiences. As the wind speed diminishes, the city takes on a placid personality, making December a calm month in Kokoda.

Temperature

In Kokoda, December is the warmest month, with temperatures averaging a high of 30.2°C (86.4°F) and a low of 24.5°C (76.1°F).

Heat index

The heat index for December is evaluated at a torrid 37°C (98.6°F). Heightened safety actions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Persistent activity may lead to heatstroke.
Heat index details are generally centered around shaded locations and a mild breeze. The heat index has the possibility to be enhanced by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when there is direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', provides an understanding of perceived warmth by combining temperature and relative humidity. The influence of weather is personal, with varied individuals experiencing it differently due to differences in body mass, stature, and physical exertion levels. It is essential to be conscious of the fact that direct sunlight can intensify the felt heat, leading to an elevation in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for babies and toddlers. Typically, children face more danger than adults as they usually perspire less. Their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and increased heat output from their activities enhance their risk.
One way the human body deals with excessive warmth is by perspiring and allowing sweat to evaporate. Augmented relative humidity impedes typical body cooling mechanisms by lowering the evaporation rate, resulting in decreased body cooling and an amplified perception of heat. Exceeding the body's heat disposal threshold results in a rise in body temperature and potential thermal disorders.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Kokoda is 75%.

Rainfall

In Kokoda, during December, the rain falls for 22.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 106mm (4.17") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Kokoda, there are 249.8 rainfall days, and 1311mm (51.61") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the longest days in Kokoda is December, with an average of 12h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:40 and sunset at 18:16. On the last day of December, in Kokoda, Papua New Guinea, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 18:31 +10.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Kokoda, Papua New Guinea, is 10.9h.

UV index

January, March through May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Kokoda, Papua New Guinea. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 7 suggests this advice:
Embrace precautions and observe sun safety norms. Evasion of sunburn is a necessity. UV radiation from the sun is at its strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure during these hours. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.