December weather forecastLoutété, Congo

Weather in December

In December, Loutété faces a slight decrease in rainfall, dropping to 181mm (7.13"). However, rainfall remains significant, ensuring the city's vibrant greenery. Despite the precipitation, Loutété maintains pleasing temperatures, providing a comfortable climate for both inhabitants and visitors. It concludes the year maintaining an ideal balance of rain, sunshine, and mild temperatures. Loutété’s December weather brings an end to the rainy season and rings in the New Year on a pleasant note.

Temperature

In Loutété, the month of December registers the lowest temperatures, averaging 29.2°C (84.6°F) at the peak and 21.2°C (70.2°F) at the lowest.

Heat index

The heat index value for December is evaluated at a very hot 37°C (98.6°F). Apply extra caution, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could happen. Heatstroke might occur with long-duration activity.
Heat index readings emphasize conditions of light breezes and shaded spots. Direct sunlight might lead to a heat index increase by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', is a single figure representing how weather conditions feel when combining temperature and humidity. One's weather perception can be influenced by a range of factors including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their level of physical activity. Should you be directly under the sun, anticipate a possible increase in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. Children frequently do not understand the need for recuperation and hydration. Thirst, being a late manifestation of dehydration, underlines the need to hydrate frequently, especially when engaging in prolonged physical exercises.
In the face of high temperatures, the human body's reflex is to perspire, leveraging sweat evaporation for cooling. When relative humidity is heightened, it slows the rate of evaporation, thereby decreasing the body's ability to shed heat and creating a sensation of overheating. Potential thermal conditions emerge as the body's heat gain outpaces its cooling mechanisms.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Loutété, in December, it is raining for 28.7 days, with typically 181mm (7.13") of accumulated precipitation. In Loutété, Congo, during the entire year, the rain falls for 234.2 days and collects up to 1298mm (51.1") of precipitation.

Daylight

With an average of 12h and 24min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:43 and sunset at 18:04. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 18:18 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 8.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through July, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: During December, 6 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Guard against overexposure. Protection from sun-induced harm is essential. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., UV radiation is strongest. Make an effort to avoid direct sunlight during this time, remembering that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.