December weather forecast
Ottoshoop, South Africa

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Weather in December

The first month of the summer, December, is a tropical month in Ottoshoop, South Africa, with temperature in the range of an average low of 19.3°C (66.7°F) and an average high of 30.1°C (86.2°F).

Temperature

Ottoshoop's warmest months, January and December, record an average high-temperature of 30.1°C (86.2°F).

Heat index

December's heat index is computed to be a hot 31°C (87.8°F). Enduring exposure and ongoing activity could cause a sense of fatigue and subsequent heat cramps.
Heat index details are generally centered around shaded locations and a mild breeze. With direct sunlight, the heat index could increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is a measure that combines air temperature and relative humidity into a single value that indicates how hot the weather feels. This effect is subjective, differing among individuals based on their physical activity and perception of heat, which can be influenced by factors like wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. One must note that being under the direct sun can escalate the heat's effects, with the heat index possibly rising by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly meaningful for babies and toddlers. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Ottoshoop is 48%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall in Ottoshoop. Rain falls for 14.9 days and accumulates 62mm (2.44") of precipitation.

Daylight

The month with the longest days is December, with an average of 13h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:16 and sunset at 18:54. On the last day of December, in Ottoshoop, sunrise is at 05:27 and sunset at 19:10 SAST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 11.6h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through March, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: During December, 6 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Exercise precautions and adapt sun safety practices. Defence against skin and eye affliction is paramount. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation. Limit direct exposure to the Sun during these hours. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the hottest in Ottoshoop?

January and December are identified as the warmest months in Ottoshoop, South Africa, with an average high-temperature of 30.1°C (86.2°F).

Is it hot in Ottoshoop during December?

In December, in Ottoshoop, the average high-temperature is 30.1°C (86.2°F), and the average low-temperature is 19.3°C (66.7°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in December is computed to be 31°C (87.8°F).

What is the average humidity in December in Ottoshoop?

In Ottoshoop, South Africa, the average relative humidity in December is 48%.

What is the wettest month in Ottoshoop?

December is the month with the most rainfall in Ottoshoop. Rain falls for 14.9 days and accumulates 62mm (2.44") of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Ottoshoop?

In Ottoshoop, in December, during 14.9 rainfall days, 62mm (2.44") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When are the longest days in Ottoshoop?

The month with the longest days in Ottoshoop is December, with an average of 13h and 42min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Ottoshoop?

The average day length in December in Ottoshoop is 13h and 43min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Ottoshoop?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:16 and sunset at 18:54. On the last day of the month, in Ottoshoop, South Africa, sunrise is at 05:27 and sunset at 19:10 SAST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Ottoshoop?

In Ottoshoop, the average sunshine duration in December is 11.6h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Ottoshoop?

January through March, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in December in Ottoshoop?

In Ottoshoop, South Africa, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

Average temperature in December
Ottoshoop, South Africa

Average temperature in December - Ottoshoop, South Africa
  • Average high temperature in December: 30.1°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are January and December (30.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (19.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 19.3°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are January and December (19.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (6.8°C).

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Average pressure in December
Ottoshoop, South Africa

Average pressure in December - Ottoshoop, South Africa
  • Average pressure in December: 1011.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1024.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1011.4mbar).

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Average wind speed in December
Ottoshoop, South Africa

Average wind speed in December - Ottoshoop, South Africa
  • Average wind speed in December: 12.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (14.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (9.4km/h).

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Average humidity in December
Ottoshoop, South Africa

Average humidity in December - Ottoshoop, South Africa
  • Average humidity in December: 48%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (56%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (28%).

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Average rainfall in December
Ottoshoop, South Africa

Average rainfall in December - Ottoshoop, South Africa
  • Average rainfall in December: 62mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (62mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0mm).

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Average rainfall days in December
Ottoshoop, South Africa

Average rainfall days in December - Ottoshoop, South Africa
  • Average rainfall days in December: 14.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.6 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Ottoshoop, South Africa

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ottoshoop, South Africa
  • Average daylight in December: 13h and 4min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 11h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are May and June (Average sunshine: 7h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Ottoshoop, South Africa

Average sunshine days in December - Ottoshoop, South Africa
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (30.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (10.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
Ottoshoop, South Africa

Average UV index in December - Ottoshoop, South Africa
  • Average UV index in December: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, September, October, November and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 4).

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Average cloud cover in December
Ottoshoop, South Africa

Average cloud cover in December - Ottoshoop, South Africa
  • Average cloud cover in December: 19

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 21).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 4).

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Average visibility in December
Ottoshoop, South Africa

Average visibility in December - Ottoshoop, South Africa
  • Average visibility in December: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).

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