December weather forecast
Somalomo, Cameroon

The first month of the winter, December, is a hot month in Somalomo, Cameroon, with an average temperature ranging between min 17.9°C (64.2°F) and max 31.5°C (88.7°F).

Temperature

The average high-temperature in December, at a tropical 31.5°C (88.7°F), reveals a modest deviation from November's 29.5°C (85.1°F). Somalomo notes a substantial temperature decline from the daytime peaks throughout December, with an average nighttime temperature of 17.9°C (64.2°F).

Heat index

The heat index in December is calculated to be a torrid 36°C (96.8°F). Special measures are necessary to avoid heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity could result in heatstroke.
Understanding the heat index involves considering values for shaded locales with light wind. The heat index has the potential to rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with direct sunshine exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is a measure that combines air temperature and relative humidity into a single value that indicates how hot the weather feels. Factors encompassing physical activity, clothing, and metabolic differences have a role in shaping the individual's impression of temperature. Awareness of direct sun exposure is crucial as it has the potential to heighten the weather's effects, pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly important for children. Young children are generally more endangered than adults, as they usually less sweat. And also, due to larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production as a result of their activity.
Humans rely on perspiration as a cooling mechanism, wherein the evaporating sweat counteracts excessive warmth. In the presence of abundant moisture in the atmosphere, the cooling process through evaporation is hindered, causing the body to feel excessively warm. Inadequate heat shedding in the face of rising body temperatures hints at potential dehydration risks.

Humidity

In Somalomo, the average relative humidity in December is 59%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall in Somalomo. Rain falls for 3.3 days and accumulates 4mm (0.16") of precipitation.

Daylight

With an average of 11h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Somalomo.
On the first day of December in Somalomo, Cameroon, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 17:56. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:14 and sunset at 18:10 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 8.8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Somalomo, Cameroon, is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the UV index of 6 transforms into the following advice:
Eschew overexposure. Those with light skin may suffer burns in fewer than 20 minutes. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.