December weather forecastKibouari, Congo

Weather in December

December, the first month of the summer in Kibouari, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.2°C (84.6°F) and 21.2°C (70.2°F).

Temperature

December, with its high-temperature average of 29.2°C (84.6°F) and a low-temperature average of 21.2°C (70.2°F), is the coldest month.

Heat index

During December, the heat index is evaluated at a very hot 37°C (98.6°F). Adopt extra preventive measures, the occurrence of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is likely. Heatstroke may follow extended activity.
Factoring in the heat index, values are geared towards shaded areas with light breezes. Exposure to direct sunlight may make the heat index values climb by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is an aggregate value of air's warmth and moisture to show the human-felt temperature. The individual's impression of temperature can be affected by numerous factors such as metabolic variations, physical exertion, and attire. Realize that direct exposure to sunlight can augment the felt heat, leading to a potential increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly important for children. Youngsters generally face more threats than adults given their lesser ability to sweat. Coupled with their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production due to their activities, they are more endangered.
Sweat evaporation plays a crucial role in cooling the human body, a process enabled by perspiration. When the level of relative humidity is elevated, evaporation diminishes, causing more warmth to be retained in the body than in dry air. If heat absorption exceeds the body's cooling ability, body temperature can elevate, resulting in potential thermal illnesses.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 87%, December is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In Kibouari, during December, the rain falls for 28.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 181mm (7.13") of precipitation. In Kibouari, Congo, during the entire year, the rain falls for 234.2 days and collects up to 1298mm (51.1") of precipitation.

Daylight

The month with the longest days is December, with an average of 12h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:42 and sunset at 18:03. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 18:17 WAT.

Sunshine

In Kibouari, the average sunshine in December is 8.2h.

UV index

January through July, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Kibouari. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: During December, 6 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Avert overexposure. Light-skinned people might experience burning in less than 20 minutes. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest, limit direct exposure to the Sun and note that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes.