December weather forecastMbiongo, Congo

Weather in December

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

Temperature

December, noted for its average high-temperature of 29.7°C (85.5°F) and an average low-temperature of 21.8°C (71.2°F), is considered the coldest month.

Heat index

December's mean heat index is computed to be a very hot 39°C (102.2°F). Ensure heightened precautions, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is significant. Sustained activity could provoke heatstroke.
Heat index's context suggests values are appropriate for shady areas and slight breezes. With direct sunlight, the heat index could increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is a calculated temperature value of how hot it feels when the moisture in the air is factored in. The experience of temperature can be subjective, varying based on the individual's activity and heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Direct sun exposure is noteworthy in its ability to escalate the felt temperature, potentially adding 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Kids often lack the knowledge about the necessity to take breaks and consume liquids. Thirst, as a late symptom of dehydration, necessitates the maintenance of hydration, particularly during enduring physical activities.
One of the main methods the human body employs to cool down is by perspiring, as this process allows sweat to evaporate and remove excess heat. In the presence of abundant moisture in the atmosphere, the cooling process through evaporation is hindered, causing the body to feel excessively warm. If the body retains more heat than it can expel, the increasing temperature can lead to heat-related conditions.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Mbiongo, in December, during 26.9 rainfall days, 152mm (5.98") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, 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 in Mbiongo.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:43 and sunset at 18:06. On the last day of December, in Mbiongo, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 18:21 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Mbiongo, Congo, is 8.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Mbiongo are January, February, May through July, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 6 turns into the following recommendations:
Avoid overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can burn in under 20 minutes. Seek shade and limit direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but be aware that not all shade structures provide complete sun protection. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended.