December weather forecastOkola, Cameroon

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Okola, is a tropical month, with an average temperature ranging between max 31.1°C (88°F) and min 19.7°C (67.5°F).

Temperature

The arrival of December is marked by an average high-temperature of a hot 31.1°C (88°F), bearing a close resemblance to November. Okola reports an average low-temperature of 19.7°C (67.5°F) during the nights of December.

Heat index

The average heat index in December is appraised at a fiery hot 39°C (102.2°F). Exercise more precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential risks. Continuous activity could precipitate heatstroke.
Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. With direct sunlight, the heat index could increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', gives a temperature feeling by integrating air temperature and humidity. Factors such as metabolic variations, being pregnant, and physical activity can impact an individual's weather perception. In direct sunlight, the heat's impact can be heightened, potentially leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Youngsters are usually more at risk than adults, considering they sweat less. Additionally, their high skin surface area compared to their little bodies and their high heat production due to activity increases their risk.
When temperatures rise, the human body turns to perspiration, using the cooling power of evaporating sweat. 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. Heat absorption that surpasses the body's shedding capability can lead to overheating and varying levels of dehydration.

Humidity

In Okola, the average relative humidity in December is 74%.

Rainfall

In Okola, in December, during 15.2 rainfall days, 31mm (1.22") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 270.8 rainfall days, and 1144mm (45.04") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 11h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 18:00. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 18:14 WAT.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine are January and December, with an average of 9.6h of sunshine.

UV index

In Okola, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests this advice:
Deter overexposure. Protecting against the sun's effects is essential. 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. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear.

Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in December, in Okola, is 31.1°C (88°F) and the average low-temperature is 19.7°C (67.5°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in December is appraised at 39°C (102.2°F).

In Okola, the average relative humidity in December is 74%.

In Okola, Cameroon, during December, the rain falls for 15.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 31mm (1.22") of precipitation.

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

The average day length in December is 11h and 54min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 18:00. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 18:14 WAT.

The months with the most sunshine are January and December, with an average of 9.6h of sunshine.

In Okola, the average sunshine duration in December is 9.6h.

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

  • Average high temperature in December: 31.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (32.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (26.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 19.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is March (20.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (19.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Okola, Cameroon

  • Average pressure in December: 1011.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1014.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1010.2mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Okola, Cameroon

  • Average wind speed in December: 4.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (5.3km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are May and November (3.8km/h).

Average humidity in December
Okola, Cameroon

  • Average humidity in December: 74%

The months with the highest relative humidity are September and October (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Okola, Cameroon

  • Average rainfall in December: 31mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (198mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (20mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Okola, Cameroon

  • Average rainfall days in December: 15.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (29.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (14.4 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Okola, 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 36min

The months with the most sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Okola, Cameroon

  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (12.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (1 days).

Average UV index in December
Okola, Cameroon

  • Average UV index in December: 6

The months with the highest UV index are February and March (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July, August, September and October (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in December
Okola, Cameroon

  • Average cloud cover in December: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 80).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in December
Okola, Cameroon

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February and December (8km).
The months with the lowest visibility are June, July, August, September and October (5km).