December weather forecastMelong, Cameroon

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Melong, is a hot month, with an average temperature ranging between min 18.5°C (65.3°F) and max 30.6°C (87.1°F).

Temperature

The shift into December reveals an average high-temperature of a hot 30.6°C (87.1°F), closely mirroring November's climate. Despite the hot December days, Melong's nights see an average temperature plunge to a comfortable 18.5°C (65.3°F).

Heat index

In December, the heat index is calculated to be a sweltering 35°C (95°F). Ensure extra safety steps, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Long activity might lead to heatstroke.
Factoring in the heat index, values are geared towards shaded areas with light breezes. If directly exposed to the sun, the heat index could rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', gives a temperature feeling by integrating air temperature and humidity. 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. With the sun shining directly, it's crucial to understand that it can increase the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular significance for children. Children frequently underestimate the necessity to rest and hydrate. Thirst is a late sign of dehydration - thus, it is vital to stay hydrated, particularly during lengthy physical exercises.
To achieve cooling, the human body employs perspiration, relying on the subsequent evaporation of sweat. An upsurge in relative humidity affects normal body cooling mechanisms by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. Should the body fail to balance its heat gain, the escalating temperature poses health challenges.

Humidity

In Melong, Cameroon, the average relative humidity in December is 63%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Melong is December, when the rain falls for 6.7 days and typically collects 11mm (0.43") of precipitation.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 11h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset at 18:04. On the last day of December, in Melong, sunrise is at 06:28 and sunset at 18:18 WAT.

Sunshine

With an average of 9.9h of sunshine, December has the most sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Melong, Cameroon, are January through May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 6 translates into the following recommendations:
Avert overexposure. Light-skinned people might experience burning in less than 20 minutes. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key.