December weather forecast
Kimbenza-Mouniére, Congo

December, the first month of the summer in Kimbenza-Mouniére, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature ranging between max 29.2°C (84.6°F) and min 21.2°C (70.2°F).

Temperature

December is the coldest month, exhibiting average temperatures of 29.2°C (84.6°F) at the peak and 21.2°C (70.2°F) at the base.

Heat index

In December, the heat index is estimated at a sweltering 37°C (98.6°F). Take additional safety steps, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is notable. Prolonged activity may cause heatstroke.
It is worth noting that heat index values are gauged for conditions in the shade and light breezes. With exposure to direct sunshine, the heat index could climb by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', gauges the sensation of temperature factoring in the air's moisture content. 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 quite important for children. Young individuals are typically more threatened than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Also, the larger skin surface proportionate to their small bodies and the increased heat from their activities magnify their risk.
For the human body, perspiration is the go-to method to regulate temperature, using sweat's evaporation to dissipate warmth. During conditions of high air temperature and humidity (high heat index), the body's ability to perspire is inhibited, increasing the sensation of warmth. Excessive heat that's not properly managed leads to increased body temperatures and resultant health issues.

Humidity

The most humid month in Kimbenza-Mouniére, Congo, is December, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

Rainfall

In Kimbenza-Mouniére, in December, it is raining for 28.7 days, with typically 181mm (7.13") of accumulated precipitation. In Kimbenza-Mouniére, 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 in Kimbenza-Mouniére is December, with an average of 12h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:43 and sunset at 18:05. On the last day of December, in Kimbenza-Mouniére, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 18:19 WAT.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Kimbenza-Mouniére 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. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 6 transforms into the following instructions:
Implement preventive steps and embrace sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye distress is compulsory. The Sun's UV radiation is most intense from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely.