December weather forecast
Paka, Congo

December, the first month of the summer in Paka, is still a warm month, with an average temperature varying between 29.7°C (85.5°F) and 21.8°C (71.2°F).

Temperature

December, recording an average high temperature of 29.7°C (85.5°F) and a low temperature of 21.8°C (71.2°F), is Paka's coldest month.

Heat index

The heat index value for December is calculated to be a torrid 39°C (102.2°F). Additional precautions are required to avert heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity may culminate in heatstroke.
The metrics for the heat index are tailored for both shady environments and light winds. Being exposed to direct sunshine might trigger a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. The perception of temperature can be subjective, varying based on activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. 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 particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. Young children are more at risk than adults since they tend to sweat less. Moreover, their large skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their activities contribute to their vulnerability.
The body's natural response to excessive warmth is perspiration, as it allows for cooling through sweat evaporation. An increase in relative humidity hinders the body's normal cooling function by reducing evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of body cooling and enhancing the sense of warmth. Overheating and potential dehydration arise when body heat gain eclipses its release capability.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 87%, December is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In Paka, during December, the rain falls for 26.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 152mm (5.98") of precipitation. In Paka, during the entire year, the rain falls for 228.5 days and collects up to 1086mm (42.76") of precipitation.

Daylight

The month with the longest days is December, with an average of 12h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 05:45 and sunset at 18:07. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 18:21 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 8.2h.

UV index

January, February, May through July, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests these recommendations:
Take precautions and adopt sun safety practices. Protection against sunburn is obliged. Avoid direct exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, noting that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer complete sun protection. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.