December weather forecast
Kitsindi, Congo

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

Temperature

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

Heat index

The heat index in December is evaluated at a torrid 39°C (102.2°F). Take special precautions - heat exhaustion and heat cramps are expected. Heatstroke may occur with lengthy activity.
Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. If exposed to direct sunlight, the heat index could climb by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', is a measure of how hot it feels when the actual air humidity is factored in. The impact of weather on an individual can be subjective, affected by the person's activity and heat perception, which can vary due to elements including wind, clothing, and metabolic differences. Direct sun rays have a notable impact on perceived temperature, which can raise the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. Young ones often do not realize the necessity to rest and replenish their fluids. Thirst is a delayed indication of dehydration - keeping hydrated, particularly in prolonged physical activity, is crucial.
Perspiring is a crucial mechanism for the human body, allowing it to release excessive warmth through evaporating sweat. With an abundance of moisture present in the air, the process of evaporation becomes less effective, and the body fails to cool down as it should, leading to the sensation of overheating. With body temperatures on the rise, inefficient heat shedding can lead to dehydration and its associated complications.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

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

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 Kitsindi, sunrise is at 05:45 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 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 value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 6 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Take precautions against overexposure. Fair-skinned people may get burned in less than 20 minutes. Stay out of direct sunlight and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest, but remember that shade devices may not offer full sun protection. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.