December weather forecastLoaka, Congo

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the summer in Loaka, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 24.8°C (76.6°F) and 28.5°C (83.3°F).

Temperature

December brings an average high-temperature of a still warm 28.5°C (83.3°F), aligning with the conditions of the preceding month. The temperature during December nights demonstrates a small drop from the daytime highs, settling to an average of 24.8°C (76.6°F).

Heat index

The average heat index in December is calculated to be a hot 34°C (93.2°F). More preventive actions are needed, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is significant. Prolonged activity may trigger heatstroke.
When considering the heat index, it's pivotal to note it is for shade and mild wind conditions. An exposure to direct sunlight may lift the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', is a fusion of air temperature and moisture levels to demonstrate the sensation of heat. The perception of temperature can be subjective, varying based on activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Understand that direct sun rays can influence the weather's impact, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Young individuals are generally in more danger than adults due to their lower capacity to sweat. Moreover, their large skin surface in relation to their small bodies and the increased heat generation from their activities makes them more vulnerable.

Humidity

May through December, with an average relative humidity of 83%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Loaka is December, when the rain falls for 25.8 days and typically aggregates up to 159mm (6.26") of precipitation.

Daylight

December has the longest days of the year, with an average of 12h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 18:11. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 18:26 WAT.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine are April, May and December, with an average of 8.2h of sunshine.

UV index

January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 7 transforms into these recommendations:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. The Sun's UV radiation is most powerful between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. To the extent possible, limit exposure to the direct sun during these hours. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.

Frequently asked questions

Loaka in December has an average high-temperature of 28.5°C (83.3°F) and an average low-temperature of 24.8°C (76.6°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in December is calculated to be 34°C (93.2°F).

The months with the highest humidity in Loaka, Congo, are May through December, with an average relative humidity of 83%.

The average relative humidity in December in Loaka, Congo, is 83%.

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 25.8 days and accumulates 159mm (6.26") of precipitation.

In Loaka, Congo, in December, it is raining for 25.8 days, with typically 159mm (6.26") of accumulated precipitation.

December has the longest days of the year, with an average of 12h and 24min of daylight.

In December, the average day length in Loaka is 12h and 22min.

On the first day of December in Loaka, Congo, sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 18:11. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 18:26 WAT.

The months with the most sunshine in Loaka are April, May and December, with an average of 8.2h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in December is 8.2h.

January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Loaka.

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Loaka, Congo, is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Loaka, Congo

  • Average high temperature in December: 28.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (30.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (24.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is March (26°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (20.8°C).

Average pressure in December
Loaka, Congo

  • Average pressure in December: 1010.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1014.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1009.9mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Loaka, Congo

  • Average wind speed in December: 8.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (11.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (8.7km/h).

Average humidity in December
Loaka, Congo

  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (80%).

Average rainfall in December
Loaka, Congo

  • Average rainfall in December: 159mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (159mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (2mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Loaka, Congo

  • Average rainfall days in December: 25.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (25.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (5.1 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Loaka, 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 months with the most sunshine are April, May and December (Average sunshine: 8h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is September (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Loaka, Congo

  • Average sunshine days in December: 2.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (22.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (2.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Loaka, Congo

  • Average UV index in December: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are July and August (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in December
Loaka, Congo

  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in December
Loaka, Congo

  • Average visibility in December: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).