December weather forecast
Ngoubou-Ngoubou, Congo

December, the first month of the summer in Ngoubou-Ngoubou, is a tropical month, with an average temperature varying between 21.1°C (70°F) and 30.4°C (86.7°F).

Temperature

Ngoubou-Ngoubou's average high-temperature in December is a hot 30.4°C (86.7°F), marking an insignificant difference from the 29.3°C (84.7°F) of November. Ngoubou-Ngoubou records an average low-temperature of 21.1°C (70°F) throughout the month of December.

Heat index

December's average heat index is calculated to be an extremely hot 40°C (104°F). Undertake extra safety actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are expected. Heatstroke may result from lengthy activity.
Thinking about the heat index, one should account for its values in shaded areas with gentle breezes. An exposure to direct sunlight may lift the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', is an amalgamation of air temperature and humidity to express the equivalent perceived temperature. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. In the direct sunlight, the weather's impact can be amplified, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly meaningful for babies and toddlers. Young kids are often more at risk than adults as they tend to perspire less. Besides, their skin surface is larger relative to their small bodies, and their increased heat output from their active lifestyle compounds their risk.
Sweat evaporation plays a crucial role in cooling the human body, a process enabled by perspiration. Under high air temperature coupled with high humidity (high heat index), the body's perspiration is reduced, intensifying the sensation of heat. If heat absorption isn't effectively countered by the body's cooling methods, body temperature surges, hinting at potential problems.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.

Rainfall

In Ngoubou-Ngoubou, during December, the rain falls for 22.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 91mm (3.58") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Ngoubou-Ngoubou, there are 295.9 rainfall days, and 1481mm (58.31") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the longest days is December, with an average of 12h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset at 18:05. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 18:19 WAT.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine in Ngoubou-Ngoubou is December, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Ngoubou-Ngoubou is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 6 turns into the following recommendations:
Apply measures and align with sun safety principles. Safeguarding against skin and eye injury is pivotal. Stay in the shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest. Remember, however, that not all shade structures provide full sun protection. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes.