December weather forecastEkorokoro, Congo

Weather in December

The first month of the summer, December, is still a hot month in Ekorokoro, Congo, with temperature in the range of an average low of 22.3°C (72.1°F) and an average high of 31.5°C (88.7°F).

Temperature

Ekorokoro records an average high-temperature of a still hot 31.5°C (88.7°F) in December, maintaining a close correlation with November's 30°C (86°F). During December in Ekorokoro, the average low-temperature is recorded at a pleasant 22.3°C (72.1°F).

Heat index

In December, the average heat index is estimated at an extremely hot 40°C (104°F). Extra safeguards are necessary to prevent heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Prolonged activity might cause heatstroke.
When considering the heat index, it's pivotal to note it is for shade and mild wind conditions. Direct exposure to sunshine could lead to a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', combines both the air temperature and the humidity level to give a perceived human temperature. The individual's impression of temperature can be affected by numerous factors such as metabolic variations, physical exertion, and attire. When you're directly under the sun's rays, remember that the heat index may surge by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly meaningful for babies and toddlers. 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.
The body's innate mechanism to counteract overheating is through perspiration, as it leverages the cooling effects of sweat evaporation. When relative humidity is at high levels, the evaporation rate lessens, causing the body to keep more heat than it would in less humid conditions. Potential thermal conditions emerge as the body's heat gain outpaces its cooling mechanisms.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 74%.

Rainfall

In Ekorokoro, during December, the rain falls for 24 days and regularly aggregates up to 108mm (4.25") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 276.3 rainfall days, and 1248mm (49.13") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the longest days of the year, with an average of 12h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 05:40 and sunset at 17:54. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 18:08 WAT.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 9.7h.

UV index

January through August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 7 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Deflect overexposure. Sun protection is a necessity. 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. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.