December weather forecast
Kingembo, Congo

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

Temperature

The coldest period is December, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 29.7°C (85.5°F) and a low of 21.8°C (71.2°F).

Heat index

For most parts of December, the heat index is calculated to be a very hot 39°C (102.2°F). Exercise heightened safety, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Persistent activity may provoke heatstroke.
For clarity, heat index numbers account for light winds and areas under shade. Being under direct sunlight might amplify the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', is an amalgamation of air temperature and humidity to express the equivalent perceived temperature. Additional factors encompassing metabolic differences, the level of physical activity, and clothing can impact the individual's perception of temperature. The sun, when shining directly, can have a significant impact on the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for children. Children often fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst, being a late symptom of dehydration, underlines the importance of maintaining hydration, especially during ongoing physical activities.
To offset high temperatures, the human body releases sweat which, upon evaporation, cools it down. An increase in relative humidity hinders the body's normal cooling function by reducing evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of body cooling and enhancing the sense of warmth. When body temperature rises due to an imbalance in heat gain, there's a potential for dehydration and overheating.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Kingembo, Congo, in December, it is raining for 26.9 days, with typically 152mm (5.98") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Kingembo, there are 228.5 rainfall days, and 1086mm (42.76") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the longest days of the year, with an average of 12h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:44 and sunset at 18:05. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 18:20 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December 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 vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 6 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Implement preventive steps and embrace sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye distress 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. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.