December weather forecastKikondi, Congo

Weather in December

December, the first month of the summer in Kikondi, is still a warm month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 29.7°C (85.5°F) and an average low of 21.8°C (71.2°F).

Temperature

Kikondi's December weather, with an average high temperature of 29.7°C (85.5°F) and an average low temperature of 21.8°C (71.2°F), tends to be the coldest of the year.

Heat index

For most parts of December, the heat index is estimated at a very hot 39°C (102.2°F). Heightened precautions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential risks. Continuous activity could lead to heatstroke.
It is emphasized that the heat index's values are meant for shaded zones with mild winds. Being under direct sunlight might amplify the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', is a single figure representing how weather conditions feel when combining temperature and humidity. This effect is subjective, differing among individuals based on their physical activity and perception of heat, which can be influenced by factors like wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. Keep aware, the sun, when shining directly, can intensify the heat experience, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant 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.
To cool down, the human body relies on perspiration, a process where excessive heat is eliminated as sweat evaporates. Under high air temperature and high humidity (high heat index) conditions, the body's ability to perspire is compromised, increasing the sensation of heat. When the body is unable to balance heat gain, its temperature elevates, which may induce thermal illnesses.

Humidity

The most humid month in Kikondi is December, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

Rainfall

In Kikondi, during December, the rain falls for 26.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 152mm (5.98") of precipitation. In Kikondi, Congo, during the entire year, the rain falls for 228.5 days and collects up to 1086mm (42.76") of precipitation.

Daylight

The month with the longest days in Kikondi is December, with an average of 12h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Kikondi, sunrise is at 05:44 and sunset at 18:07. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 18:21 WAT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January, February, May through July, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 6 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Stand by precautions and apply sun safety measures. Evading sunburn is of great importance. To the best of your ability, limit your exposure to the sun between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.