December weather forecastMoundou, Chad

Weather in December

December rings in the absolute dry phase in Moundou, registering no rainfall. Reduced humidity and cool temperatures adorn this month, creating a comfortable climate ambiance. Clear skies dominate the weather, enabling maximum sunshine duration. The contrasting day and night temperatures provide variety to the climatic fabric. The year concludes on a dry note, characterized by lower temperatures and barren skies.

Temperature

The advent of December denotes an average high-temperature of a tropical 34.2°C (93.6°F), subtly different from November's 35.1°C (95.2°F). Moundou experiences a substantial decline from the daytime high temperatures in December, settling on an average low of 14.6°C (58.3°F).

Heat index

The heat index for December is appraised at a sweltering 37°C (98.6°F). More preventive actions are needed, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is significant. Prolonged activity may trigger heatstroke.
From a standpoint of the heat index, values pertain to shaded conditions and mild breezes. When exposed to the direct sun, the heat index may augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', represents the fusion of temperature and moisture in the air to suggest how warm it feels. The experience of temperature can be subjective, varying based on the individual's activity and heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Direct exposure to sun rays can potentially augment the heat sensation, elevating the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are primarily vital for children. Young people are generally more susceptible than adults because they perspire less. Furthermore, their proportionally larger skin surface to their petite bodies and the increased heat output from their actions add to the risk.
By perspiring, the human body can shed its excessive warmth since evaporated sweat cools it off. When there is abundant moisture in the air, the body's cooling through the evaporation process becomes less effective, leading to the sensation of overheating. The body faces dehydration threats when its cooling efforts are outpaced by excessive heat gain.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Moundou is 45%.

Rainfall

January and December are months without rainfall in Moundou.

Daylight

With an average of 11h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Moundou.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 17:34. On the last day of December, in Moundou, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 17:47 WAT.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine in Moundou are November and December, with an average of 9.4h of sunshine.