December weather forecastOkoyo, Congo

Weather in December

December wraps up the year with consistent rainfall and comfortable temperatures in Okoyo. The town offers a warm farewell to the year, with temperatures staying between 22.3°C (72.1°F) to 31.5°C (88.7°F). The wet weather conditions persist, reinforcing Okoyo's moist, tropical climate, home to complex ecosystems. As the year concludes, Okoyo retains its lush, tropical charm, ready for January's warmth and the ensuing weather cycle.

Temperature

The transition into December is marked with an average high-temperature of a still hot 31.5°C (88.7°F), showing an insignificant shift from November's 30°C (86°F). Throughout December, the temperature falls to an average low of 22.3°C (72.1°F).

Heat index

The heat index value during December is evaluated at an extremely hot 40°C (104°F). Exercise more precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential risks. Continuous activity could precipitate heatstroke.
Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. In the presence of direct sunshine, the heat index could be augmented by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', takes into account both air temperature and humidity to illustrate what people actually feel. The impact of weather is personal, differing among a variety of people based on differences in body mass, height, and the level of physical exertion. Should you be directly under the sun, anticipate a possible increase in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for children. Youngsters typically face more danger than adults since they sweat less. Their larger skin surface compared to their small bodies and heightened heat production from their activities augment their vulnerability.
Humans rely on perspiration as a cooling mechanism, wherein the evaporating sweat counteracts excessive warmth. Under conditions of increased relative humidity, the evaporation rate lessens, causing the body to retain more heat than under less humid conditions. Heat-related challenges, like dehydration, can be anticipated when body heat isn't managed effectively.

Humidity

In Okoyo, the average relative humidity in December is 74%.

Rainfall

In Okoyo, Congo, in December, during 24 rainfall days, 108mm (4.25") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 276.3 rainfall days, and 1248mm (49.13") 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 December, sunrise is at 05:42 and sunset at 17:54. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 18:09 WAT.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 9.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Steer clear of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can be scorched in less than 20 minutes. During the period from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., UV radiation is highest. Try to avoid direct sunlight during these hours. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.