December weather forecastBolifamba, Cameroon

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Bolifamba, is still a hot month, with an average temperature varying between 24.9°C (76.8°F) and 31.6°C (88.9°F).

Temperature

During December, Bolifamba records an average high-temperature of a still tropical 31.6°C (88.9°F), marking a slight divergence from November's 30.8°C (87.4°F). In the month of December, an average of 24.9°C (76.8°F) marks the low-temperature.

Heat index

Throughout December, the heat index is calculated to be a blisteringly hot 40°C (104°F). Implement enhanced safety actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could occur. Sustained activity might result in heatstroke.
Take into consideration that the heat index values are calculated for shade and light wind conditions. Heat index values may be hiked up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is an aggregate value of air's warmth and moisture to show the human-felt temperature. An individual's perception of weather can be affected by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their level of physical exertion. Awareness is key; direct sunlight can enhance the weather's impact, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. Children often lack awareness of the importance of taking breaks and rehydrating. The feeling of thirst is a late indication of dehydration, so maintaining hydration, especially during long periods of physical activity, is critical.
In the face of high temperatures, the human body's reflex is to perspire, leveraging sweat evaporation for cooling. 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. Exceeding the body's heat disposal threshold results in a rise in body temperature and potential thermal disorders.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 72%.

Rainfall

January and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 15.5 days and typically aggregates up to 37mm (1.46") of rain.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 11h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 18:08. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:29 and sunset at 18:22 WAT.

Sunshine

In Bolifamba, the average sunshine in December is 9.3h.

UV index

January through May, 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 vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 7 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Skirt overexposure. People with light complexions might get scorched in under 20 minutes. Be aware that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and try to reduce direct sun exposure during this period as much as possible. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses.

Frequently asked questions

In Bolifamba, 31.6°C (88.9°F) is the average high-temperature and 24.9°C (76.8°F) is the average low-temperature during December. In December, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 40°C (104°F).

The average relative humidity in December is 72%.

January and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 15.5 days and typically aggregates up to 37mm (1.46") of rain.

In Bolifamba, in December, it is raining for 15.5 days, with typically 37mm (1.46") of accumulated precipitation.

With an average of 11h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

In December, the average day length is 11h and 53min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 18:08. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:29 and sunset at 18:22 WAT.

In Bolifamba, the average sunshine duration in December is 9.3h.

The months with the highest UV index are January through May, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

In Bolifamba, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Bolifamba, Cameroon

  • Average high temperature in December: 31.6°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are February and March (32.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (27.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is March (25.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (23.2°C).

Average pressure in December
Bolifamba, Cameroon

  • Average pressure in December: 1010.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1013.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1010mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Bolifamba, Cameroon

  • Average wind speed in December: 7.1km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and August (8.4km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are October and November (6.5km/h).

Average humidity in December
Bolifamba, Cameroon

  • Average humidity in December: 72%

The months with the highest relative humidity are July and August (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Bolifamba, Cameroon

  • Average rainfall in December: 37mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (329mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (37mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Bolifamba, Cameroon

  • Average rainfall days in December: 15.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (25.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (13.3 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Bolifamba, Cameroon

  • Average daylight in December: 11h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 9h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Bolifamba, Cameroon

  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (14.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (2.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Bolifamba, Cameroon

  • Average UV index in December: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in December
Bolifamba, Cameroon

  • Average cloud cover in December: 20

The months with the most cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 18).

Average visibility in December
Bolifamba, Cameroon

  • Average visibility in December: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, June, July, August, September and October (9km).