December weather forecast
Matinga, Angola

The first month of the summer, December, is also a moderately hot month in Matinga, Angola, with temperature in the range of an average low of 21.5°C (70.7°F) and an average high of 29.5°C (85.1°F).

Temperature

Matinga's temperature records reveal December as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 29.5°C (85.1°F) and lows of 21.5°C (70.7°F).

Heat index

The heat index for December is evaluated at a fiery hot 37°C (98.6°F). Ensure extra safety measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Continuous activity might result in heatstroke.
Factoring in the heat index, values are geared towards shaded areas with light breezes. The heat index could see an increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', stands as a testimony to how temperature and humidity combine to impact our sense of warmth. The influence of weather is personal, with varied individuals experiencing it differently due to differences in body mass, stature, and physical exertion levels. Direct sun rays can make one feel hotter, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold great significance to children. Kids are usually more vulnerable than adults, given their lesser sweating ability. Along with their larger skin surface relative to their small stature and the excess heat due to their activity, their risk is amplified.
The human body has a built-in cooling mechanism through perspiration; evaporating sweat dissipates the excess heat. 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. Rising body temperatures resulting from an imbalance in heat absorption can lead to potential thermal issues.

Humidity

November and December, with an average relative humidity of 84%, are the most humid months in Matinga.

Rainfall

In Matinga, Angola, during December, the rain falls for 23.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 125mm (4.92") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 197.5 rainfall days, and 834mm (32.83") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the longest days in Matinga is December, with an average of 12h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:31 and sunset at 17:58. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 05:45 and sunset at 18:13 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Matinga is 8.8h.

UV index

January, April through October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Matinga. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 7 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Dodge overexposure. Fair-skinned people can get singed in less than 20 minutes. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.