December weather forecast
Cagayan de Oro, Philippines

December marks the end of the year, encapsulating the essence of seasonal changes in Cagayan de Oro. The city is wrapped in holiday fervor, complemented by pleasant weather elements. The cooler climes, paired with decreasing daylight hours, endow a unique charm to the city's atmosphere. While the temperature and rainfall continue their steady stint, December livens up the cityscape with Christmas festivities. The year concludes with the weather in Cagayan de Oro which treats the residents and visitors to a delightful climate, perfectly harmonizing with the vibrant celebrations.

Temperature

The advent of December in Cagayan de Oro, Philippines, observes an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 28.7°C (83.7°F), nearly identical to November's 29.1°C (84.4°F). The average low-temperature during December nights is a pleasant 22.5°C (72.5°F).

Heat index

December's average heat index is appraised at a tropical 34°C (93.2°F). Implement more safety precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion may happen. Persistent activity could induce heatstroke.
Take into consideration that the heat index values are calculated for shade and light wind conditions. Direct sunshine exposure could raise heat index values by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', determines the feeling of heat when you account for the relative humidity. The influence of weather can be personal, changing with an individual's body mass, height, and level of physical exertion. Direct sun exposure is noteworthy in its ability to escalate the felt temperature, potentially adding 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are quite important for children. Youngsters are usually more at risk than adults, considering they sweat less. Additionally, their high skin surface area compared to their little bodies and their high heat production due to activity increases their risk.

Humidity

In Cagayan de Oro, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In Cagayan de Oro, in December, during 26.3 rainfall days, 95mm (3.74") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Cagayan de Oro, there are 305.6 rainfall days, and 1146mm (45.12") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Cagayan de Oro, the average seawater temperature in December is 28.4°C (83.1°F).
Note: For any water activity, surface water temperatures between 25°C (77°F) and 29°C (84.2°F) are considered as excellent and extremely pleasant for lengthened periods.

Daylight

With an average of 11h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:40 am and sunset at 5:20 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 5:33 pm PST.

Sunshine

In Cagayan de Oro, the average sunshine in December is 8.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, June, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during December leads to these instructions:
Implement precautions and maintain sun safety methods. Avoidance of sunburn is demanded. Seek shade and limit direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but be aware that not all shade structures provide complete sun protection. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Stay vigilant! UV rays get a boost in intensity due to sand and water reflections.