December weather forecast
Loungou, Congo

The first month of the summer, December, is a hot month in Loungou, Congo, with an average temperature fluctuating between 21.4°C (70.5°F) and 30.3°C (86.5°F).

Temperature

December's onset records a minor alteration in the average high-temperature to a hot 30.3°C (86.5°F) from November's 29.2°C (84.6°F). December nights are marked by an average temperature drop to an agreeable 21.4°C (70.5°F).

Heat index

For December, the heat index is computed to be a sweltering 39°C (102.2°F). Incorporate additional safety actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are possible. Long-term activity may induce heatstroke.
Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. Direct sunlight might lead to a heat index increase by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', unifies temperature and humidity readings to offer a comprehensive feel of warmth. 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 highly important for children. Kids are generally in more danger than adults because they perspire less. Their large skin surface area compared to their small bodies and the excessive heat due to their actions raises their risk.
When temperatures rise, the human body turns to perspiration, using the cooling power of evaporating sweat. Higher relative humidity impedes evaporation, thus reducing heat dispersion from the body, culminating in a sensation of overheating. Rising body temperatures due to excess heat retention could signify impending heat disorders.

Humidity

In Loungou, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 27 days. Throughout December, 129mm (5.08") of precipitation is accumulated. In Loungou, during the entire year, the rain falls for 293.4 days and collects up to 1534mm (60.39") of precipitation.

Daylight

The month with the longest days is December, with an average of 12h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Loungou, sunrise is at 05:46 and sunset at 18:02. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 18:16 WAT.

Sunshine

December has the most sunshine of the year in Loungou, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 6 during December translates into the following guidance:
Elude overexposure. Fair-skinned people could get burnt in less than 20 minutes. UV radiation from the sun is at its strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure during these hours. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.