December weather forecast
Moutampa, Congo

December, the first month of the summer in Moutampa, is also a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 29.8°C (85.6°F) and an average low of 21.5°C (70.7°F).

Temperature

December's average high-temperature is a still moderately hot 29.8°C (85.6°F), maintaining a close comparison with November's 29.5°C (85.1°F). An average temperature of 21.5°C (70.7°F) is recorded during the nights in December.

Heat index

December's average heat index is appraised at a fiery hot 38°C (100.4°F). Greater preventive actions are needed, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Persistent activity could provoke heatstroke.
Heat index guidelines indicate values are for light wind scenarios and shaded regions. The heat index could see an increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is a composite of temperature and humidity figures to convey how warm it feels. Additional factors encompassing metabolic differences, the level of physical activity, and clothing can impact the individual's perception of temperature. Understand that direct sun rays can influence the weather's impact, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are of high significance for children. Typically, young kids are at a higher risk than adults since they sweat less. Also, the larger skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the heightened heat production due to their active nature adds to their vulnerability.
In high temperatures, perspiration kicks in, allowing the human body to cool down through the evaporation of sweat. When there is an excess of moisture in the atmosphere, the efficiency of the evaporation process is lessened, leading to less efficient body cooling and a sensation of overheating. Temperature imbalances caused by excessive heat retention can trigger heat-related maladies.

Humidity

The most humid month in Moutampa is December, with an average relative humidity of 83%.

Rainfall

In Moutampa, in December, during 29 rainfall days, 167mm (6.57") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Moutampa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 243.1 days and collects up to 1109mm (43.66") of precipitation.

Daylight

December has the longest days of the year in Moutampa, with an average of 12h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 05:38 and sunset at 18:00. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset at 18:14 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Moutampa are February, June, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 6 turns into the following recommendations:
Guard against overexposure. Protection from sun-induced harm is essential. The Sun's UV radiation is most intense from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays.