December weather forecast
Moungengé, Congo

The first month of the summer, December, is also a hot month in Moungengé, Congo, with an average temperature ranging between min 22°C (71.6°F) and max 30.5°C (86.9°F).

Temperature

An average high-temperature of a still hot 30.5°C (86.9°F) marks December, exhibiting a close resemblance to the conditions in November. In Moungengé, an average temperature of 22°C (71.6°F) is noted during December nights.

Heat index

The heat index value for December is estimated at a blisteringly hot 42°C (107.6°F). Adopt extra preventive measures, the occurrence of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is likely. Heatstroke may follow extended activity.
Remember that heat index calculations are made for conditions in the shade with light wind. Direct sunlight can cause a surge in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', is a numerical representation of warmth when taking temperature and moisture levels into account. The effect of weather is individual, with a variety of people experiencing it differently due to distinctions in body mass, height, and level of activity. When in direct sunlight, one should be cautious as it can raise the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Young ones generally face higher dangers than adults since they sweat less. Along with their large skin surface area compared totheir small bodies and increased heat production from their activities, the risks are heightened.
The innate cooling system of the human body revolves around perspiration, with the evaporation of sweat being central to this process. In high relative humidity, the body's ability to evaporate heat is diminished, resulting in a heightened feeling of warmth. Exceeding the body's heat disposal threshold results in a rise in body temperature and potential thermal disorders.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 28.3 days. Throughout December, 172mm (6.77") of precipitation is accumulated. In Moungengé, during the entire year, the rain falls for 240.9 days and collects up to 1267mm (49.88") of precipitation.

Daylight

December has the longest days of the year in Moungengé, with an average of 12h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 18:09. On the last day of December, in Moungengé, Congo, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 18:23 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Moungengé, Congo, is 7.5h.

UV index

February through July, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 6 in December translates into these instructions:
Avoid overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can burn in under 20 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but keep in mind that not all shade structures provide complete protection. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.