December weather forecast
Kikanou, Congo

December, the first month of the summer in Kikanou, is still a hot month, with an average temperature ranging between max 30.5°C (86.9°F) and min 22°C (71.6°F).

Temperature

The coldest months are June, November and December, with an average high-temperature of 30.5°C (86.9°F).

Heat index

For most parts of December, the heat index is appraised at an extremely hot 42°C (107.6°F). Undertake additional safety actions, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is significant. Persistent activity may induce heatstroke.
The standards for the heat index are set for locations in shade and under light breezes. A rise of up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the heat index could result from direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', marries air temperature and humidity to produce a value illustrating perceived warmth. Physical activity, clothing, and metabolic variations are additional factors that impact an individual's perception of temperature. 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 primarily vital for children. Young ones generally face higher dangers than adults since they sweat less. Along with their large skin surface area compared totheir small bodies and increased heat production from their activities, the risks are heightened.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through evaporation of sweat. Augmented relative humidity impedes typical body cooling mechanisms by lowering the evaporation rate, resulting in decreased body cooling and an amplified perception of heat. Heat absorption that surpasses the body's shedding capability can lead to overheating and varying levels of dehydration.

Humidity

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

Rainfall

In Kikanou, in December, it is raining for 28.3 days, with typically 172mm (6.77") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Kikanou, there are 241.2 rainfall days, and 1266mm (49.84") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the longest days is December, with an average of 12h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 05:49 and sunset at 18:08. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 18:23 WAT.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 7.6h.

UV index

February through July, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Kikanou. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 6 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Stick with precautions and abide by sun safety procedures. Evading sunburn is essential. Remember that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays.