December weather forecast
Funda, Angola

Rounding off the year, December experiences temperatures from 25.3°C (77.5°F) to 29.3°C (84.7°F) and maintains a similar rain pattern to November. The weather presents the familiar facets of Funda's tropical climate - high humidity and more frequent showers. However, the wind pattern levels off, sustaining a refreshing breeze across the city. Despite the periodic cloud cover, UV protection remains a consistent requirement due to the steady UV index. The blend of sunlit days and cloudy afternoons concludes the year on a balanced note.

Temperature

During December, Funda observes a subtle ascent to a still moderately hot 29.3°C (84.7°F) from November's 28.8°C (83.8°F) in the average high-temperature. Funda's average low temperature, barely cooler than the daytime high, steadies at a still warm 25.3°C (77.5°F) during December.

Heat index

The heat index value for December is calculated to be a sweltering 35°C (95°F). Exercise special caution, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Prolonged activity may induce heatstroke.
Understand that the heat index values take into account shaded locations and mild winds. 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 found by incorporating humidity levels into the air temperature measurement. Depending on the activity and the individual's heat perception, which may vary due to factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variations, this effect remains subjective. Direct exposure to sun rays can potentially augment the heat sensation, elevating the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. Young children typically face greater hazards than adults because they do not sweat as much. Their larger skin surface in comparison to their little bodies and the high heat production from their active nature compounds their vulnerability.
Evaporating sweat is a key way the human body dispels excessive warmth, all thanks to the process of perspiration. Elevated relative humidity diminishes evaporation, thereby reducing the body's ability to shed heat and creating a feeling of being too warm. Should the body fail to balance its heat gain, the escalating temperature poses health challenges.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In Funda, in December, it is raining for 16.7 days, with typically 45mm (1.77") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 158.7 rainfall days, and 456mm (17.95") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the longest days is December, with an average of 12h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:36 and sunset at 18:13. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 18:27 WAT.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine are January and December, with an average of 9.3h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Funda are January through May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the UV index of 7 transforms into the following advice:
Undertake precautions and comply with sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye injury is vital. Stay in the shade and limit direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is particularly strong. Remember, however, that shade structures may not provide complete protection. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.