December weather forecastMangola, Congo

Weather in December

December, the first month of the summer in Mangola, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature varying between 29.2°C (84.6°F) and 21.2°C (70.2°F).

Temperature

With its high average temperature of 29.2°C (84.6°F) and a low of 21.2°C (70.2°F), December is regarded as the coldest month.

Heat index

During December, the heat index is appraised at a sweltering 37°C (98.6°F). Incorporate special precautions, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is substantial. Sustained activity could cause heatstroke.
Take into consideration that the heat index values are calculated for shade and light wind conditions. Direct exposure to sunshine could lead to a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', is achieved by amalgamating air temperature with the relative humidity readings. One's perception of temperature can vary depending on physical activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Exposure to direct sun rays can influence the heat you feel, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. In general, children are more at risk than adults because they sweat less. Furthermore, the large skin surface compared to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their actions contribute to this vulnerability.
To prevent overheating and help regulate its internal temperature, the human body sweat and rely on the evaporation to cool down. Elevated relative humidity disrupts typical body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, consequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and enhancing the feeling of heat. If heat absorption isn't effectively countered by the body's cooling methods, body temperature surges, hinting at potential problems.

Humidity

The most humid month in Mangola is December, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 28.7 days. Throughout December, 181mm (7.13") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 234.2 rainfall days, and 1298mm (51.1") 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, sunrise is at 05:42 and sunset at 18:03. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 18:18 WAT.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 8.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Mangola are January through July, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 6 translates into the following recommendations:
Sustain precautions and conform to sun safety norms. Preventing sunburn is necessary. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.