December weather forecastKingembo, Congo
December
Weather in December
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Kingembo, Congo
- Average high temperature in December: 29.7°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is September (32.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (29.7°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 21.8°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is October (22.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (19.6°C).
Average pressure in December
Kingembo, Congo
- Average pressure in December: 1011.2mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1014.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1010.5mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Kingembo, Congo
- Average wind speed in December: 4.4km/h
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are August and September (8.5km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are April and May (4.2km/h).
Average humidity in December
Kingembo, Congo
- Average humidity in December: 87%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (63%).
Average rainfall in December
Kingembo, Congo
- Average rainfall in December: 152mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (190mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Kingembo, Congo
- Average rainfall days in December: 26.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (27.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (2.2 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Kingembo, Congo
- Average daylight in December: 12h and 24min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in December: 8h and 12min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 8h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
Kingembo, Congo
- Average sunshine days in December: 2.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is July (26.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (2.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Kingembo, Congo
- Average UV index in December: 6
The months with the highest UV index are March, April, August and September (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, May, June, July, October, November and December (UV index 6).
Average cloud cover in December
Kingembo, Congo
- Average cloud cover in December: 59
The months with the most cloud cover are October and November (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in December
Kingembo, Congo
- Average visibility in December: 7km
The months with the highest visibility are July, August and September (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, November and December (7km).
