December weather forecastLubango, Angola

December

Weather in December

Last month of the year, December carries forward the wet and humid conditions of November. Rainfall remains significant while the temperatures cool down further. The cloud cover remains high, reducing the sunshine hours. Striking about December is that it records one of the highest rainfall volumes of the year, with 282mm (11.1") falling over 25.8 days, ending the year on a wet note.

Temperature

November's transformation into December witnesses an average high-temperature of a still warm 23.5°C (74.3°F), noting a minor change from the preceding month. The average low-temperature of 15.7°C (60.3°F) is witnessed during December.

Humidity

In Lubango, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

In Lubango, in December, during 25.8 rainfall days, 282mm (11.1") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 170.5 rainfall days, and 1898mm (74.72") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the longest days in Lubango is December, with an average of 13h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:26 and sunset at 18:23. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 05:39 and sunset at 18:38 WAT.

Sunshine

In Lubango, the average sunshine in December is 8.8h.

UV index

January through July, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 5 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Be careful. Light complexion individuals might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.

Frequently asked questions

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 23.5°C (74.3°F) and a low-temperature of 15.7°C (60.3°F). In October, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 30°C (86°F).

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

In Lubango, in December, during 25.8 rainfall days, 282mm (11.1") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

December has the longest days of the year, with an average of 13h and 0min of daylight.

In December, the average day length is 13h and 0min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 05:26 and sunset at 18:23. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:39 and sunset at 18:38 WAT.

The average sunshine duration in December is 8.8h.

The months with the lowest UV index are January through July, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Lubango, Angola

  • Average high temperature in December: 23.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is September (29.6°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and March (23.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 15.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is November (16.5°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are June and July (10.4°C).

Average pressure in December
Lubango, Angola

  • Average pressure in December: 1011.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1016mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are February and November (1011.2mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Lubango, Angola

  • Average wind speed in December: 5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (7.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (4.9km/h).

Average humidity in December
Lubango, Angola

  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (38%).

Average rainfall in December
Lubango, Angola

  • Average rainfall in December: 282mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (366mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June and July (0mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Lubango, Angola

  • Average rainfall days in December: 25.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (26.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are June and July (0.1 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Lubango, Angola

  • Average daylight in December: 13h and 0min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 8h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 11h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is March (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Lubango, Angola

  • Average sunshine days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (30.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (3.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Lubango, Angola

  • Average UV index in December: 5

The months with the highest UV index are August and September (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, October, November and December (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in December
Lubango, Angola

  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 55).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 2).

Average visibility in December
Lubango, Angola

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August and September (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and March (7km).