December weather forecastIrogo, Congo

Weather in December

The first month of the summer, December, is also a moderately hot month in Irogo, Congo, with an average temperature fluctuating between 21.3°C (70.3°F) and 29°C (84.2°F).

Temperature

Upon the beginning of December, Irogo's high-temperatures register at a still warm 29°C (84.2°F), closely mirroring the preceding month. Irogo cools down to an average low-temperature of 21.3°C (70.3°F) throughout the month of December.

Heat index

In December, the heat index is computed to be a sweltering 37°C (98.6°F). Adopt extra preventive measures, the occurrence of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is likely. Heatstroke may follow extended activity.
Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. A rise in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees may result from direct sunlight exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', integrates the air's temperature and its humidity to showcase the felt temperature by people. This effect is personal, shaped by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, influenced by factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. Given the impact of direct sunlight, it's noteworthy that the felt temperature can rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are primarily vital for children. Youths are typically more endangered than adults since they usually sweat less. Their larger skin surface concerning their smaller bodies and higher heat production due to activity further adds to their vulnerability.
The natural cooling mechanism in humans involves perspiration, where the evaporation of sweat balances out excessive warmth. Elevated relative humidity disrupts typical body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, consequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and enhancing the feeling of heat. Excessive heat gain, when not shed effectively by the body, can result in increasing body temperatures and related hazards.

Humidity

In Irogo, the average relative humidity in December is 90%.

Rainfall

In December, in Irogo, the rain falls for 30.2 days. Throughout December, 236mm (9.29") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Irogo, there are 274.1 rainfall days, and 1640mm (64.57") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the longest days is December, with an average of 12h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 18:10. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 18:24 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 6.2h.

UV index

October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Irogo. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Undertake protective steps - Obligation to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is in place. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.