December weather forecast
Boualé, Gabon

The first month of the summer, December, is still a tropical month in Boualé, Gabon, with an average temperature varying between 31.5°C (88.7°F) and 23°C (73.4°F).

Temperature

The average high-temperature is a still tropical 31.5°C (88.7°F) in December, hardly different from the 30.5°C (86.9°F) recorded in November. An average low-temperature of 23°C (73.4°F) is recorded during the nights in December.

Heat index

For December, the heat index is evaluated at a blazing hot 45°C (113°F). Heed: Expect heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Continued action may cause heatstroke.
The heat index's values are generally associated with conditions in shade and light breezes. If directly exposed to the sun, the heat index could rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', is an aggregate value of air's warmth and moisture to show the human-felt temperature. Factors encompassing physical activity, clothing, and metabolic differences have a role in shaping the individual's impression of temperature. Keep in mind that direct sunshine exposure can amplify the weather's effects, possibly increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Children often overlook the need for breaks and fluid intake. Thirst is a late-stage sign of dehydration - hence, it is necessary to stay hydrated, especially during extended periods of physical activities.
When faced with excessive heat, the human body begins to perspire, utilizing the cooling benefits of sweat evaporation. Excessive relative humidity disturbs the body's typical cooling process by reducing evaporation, leading to a decrease in body cooling rate and an increase in the sensation of warmth. When heat uptake goes beyond the body's cooling mechanisms, there's a surge in body temperature, posing health risks.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Boualé is 86%.

Rainfall

In Boualé, in December, during 26.4 rainfall days, 144mm (5.67") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Boualé, Gabon, during the entire year, the rain falls for 263 days and collects up to 1311mm (51.61") of precipitation.

Daylight

The month with the longest days in Boualé is December, with an average of 12h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Boualé, sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset at 18:13. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 18:27 WAT.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Boualé, Gabon, is 7.3h.

UV index

January, February, April and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 7 in December translates into these instructions:
Use measures and accept sun safety conventions. Guarding against skin and eye trauma is of high priority. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure to the Sun during this period. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.