December weather forecastKimouanda, Congo

Weather in December

December, the first month of the summer in Kimouanda, is still a warm month, with an average temperature ranging between min 21.8°C (71.2°F) and max 29.7°C (85.5°F).

Temperature

December, with average temperatures reaching a high of 29.7°C (85.5°F) and a low of 21.8°C (71.2°F), is the coldest month.

Heat index

Throughout December, the heat index is computed to be a very hot 39°C (102.2°F). Adopt additional preventive measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential outcomes. Prolonged activity may trigger heatstroke.
Be advised, the heat index considers values for conditions in shade and with a light breeze. Exposure to direct sunlight may make the heat index values climb by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is an index that combines air temperature and relative humidity to determine the human-perceived temperature equivalent. The impression of weather on a person can be swayed by additional aspects, including metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. 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 extremely significant for children. Typically, young kids are at a higher risk than adults since they sweat less. Also, the larger skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the heightened heat production due to their active nature adds to their vulnerability.
Evaporating sweat, thanks to perspiration, acts as a natural air conditioner for the human body. Under high air temperature and high humidity (high heat index) conditions, the body's ability to perspire is compromised, increasing the sensation of heat. Accumulating more heat than the body can dissipate leads to an uptick in body temperature, with potential heat stress consequences.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

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

Daylight

With an average of 12h and 24min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year.
On the first day of December in Kimouanda, sunrise is at 05:45 and sunset at 18:07. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 18:22 WAT.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 8.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, May through July, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 6 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Persist with precautions and heed sun safety advice. Prevention of sunburn is compulsory. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely.