December weather forecastMont Belo, Congo

Weather in December

December, the first month of the summer in Mont Belo, is also a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 22°C (71.6°F) and an average high of 29.5°C (85.1°F).

Temperature

The lowest level of Mont Belo's temperatures is noted during November and December, averaging a high-temperature of 29.5°C (85.1°F).

Heat index

The heat index value during December is appraised at a sweltering 38°C (100.4°F). Use additional protective measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are possible outcomes. Continuous activity might lead to heatstroke.
Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. Exposing to direct sunshine may enhance heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', reflects the feeling of heat when considering both air temperature and humidity. The influence of weather is personal, with a diverse population experiencing it differently due to differences in body mass, stature, and degree of activity. 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 critical to 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.
The primary way humans combat excessive warmth is by perspiring, letting sweat evaporate and cool the body. During conditions of high air temperature and humidity (high heat index), the body's ability to perspire is inhibited, increasing the sensation of warmth. When the heat gained surpasses the body's cooling capacity, temperatures rise, signaling potential health concerns.

Humidity

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

Rainfall

In Mont Belo, in December, it is raining for 29.3 days, with typically 206mm (8.11") of accumulated precipitation. In Mont Belo, during the entire year, the rain falls for 247.1 days and collects up to 1446mm (56.93") of precipitation.

Daylight

The month with the longest days in Mont Belo, Congo, is December, with an average of 12h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:46 and sunset at 18:07. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 18:22 WAT.

Sunshine

In Mont Belo, the average sunshine in December is 7.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, May through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 6 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Refrain from overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals could burn in under 20 minutes. Limit your direct sun exposure, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest. Shade structures might not provide complete 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.