December weather forecast
Kebbie Town, Sierra Leone

The first month of the winter, December, is still a tropical month in Kebbie Town, Sierra Leone, with an average temperature ranging between max 31°C (87.8°F) and min 24.5°C (76.1°F).

Temperature

The commencement of December brings an average high-temperature of a still tropical 31°C (87.8°F), marking an inconsequential divergence from November. In Kebbie Town, an average nighttime temperature of 24.5°C (76.1°F) is expected during December.

Heat index

The heat index in December is estimated at a very hot 37°C (98.6°F). More safety actions are required, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Long-term activity may precipitate heatstroke.
It is worth noting that heat index values are gauged for conditions in the shade and 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 'feels like', provides an understanding of perceived warmth by combining temperature and relative humidity. A person's impression of weather can be swayed by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Consider the sun's direct rays and their impact; they can potentially increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular importance for children. Young children are more at risk than adults since they tend to sweat less. Moreover, their large skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their activities contribute to their vulnerability.
When faced with excessive heat, the human body begins to perspire, utilizing the cooling benefits of sweat evaporation. Elevated relative humidity disrupts typical body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, consequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and enhancing the feeling of heat. Overheating and dehydration threats arise when heat gain goes beyond what the body can comfortably shed.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 69%.

Rainfall

In Kebbie Town, in December, it is raining for 4 days, with typically 7mm (0.28") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Kebbie Town, there are 205.9 rainfall days, and 1507mm (59.33") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Kebbie Town, Sierra Leone, with an average of 11h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Kebbie Town, sunrise is at 06:51 and sunset at 18:31. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:05 and sunset at 18:45 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Kebbie Town is 9.7h.

UV index

January through June, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Guard oneself from overexposure. Defence against sun injury is vital. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.