December weather forecast
Oyala, Equatorial Guinea

December graces Oyala with significantly reduced precipitation, recording just 42mm (1.65"), and marks the end of the calendar year on a drier note. The weather curve from heavy monsoons to lighter rains completes its full circle. Sunlight reclaims its dominance, peeping from behind the pesky cloud cover, warming the city with its radiant rays. The city vibrancy returns, with clearer skies and gentler winds serving as reminders of the upcoming dry season. Oyala, in its December mantle, signs off the year with an amalgamation of mildly damp and warmly bright weather.

Temperature

Oyala, Equatorial Guinea, registers an average high-temperature of a tropical 30.9°C (87.6°F) at the commencement of December, closely related to the preceding month. Oyala reports a consistent average low-temperature of 20.6°C (69.1°F) throughout December nights.

Heat index

The average heat index in December is calculated to be a blistering 41°C (105.8°F). Take greater precautions, heat exhaustion and heat cramps may be expected. Heatstroke could result from lengthy activity.
From a standpoint of the heat index, values pertain to shaded conditions and mild breezes. Direct sunlight can cause a surge in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', offers an insight into how hot it feels when we factor in moisture content. One's weather perception can be influenced by a range of factors including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their level of physical activity. Given direct exposure to sunlight, one might experience a rise in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for children. Children regularly disregard the necessity to rest and replenish fluids. Thirst is a late symptom of dehydration - thus, maintaining hydration, particularly during long-lasting physical activities, is essential.
When the body gets too warm, it perspires, leading to sweat evaporation which cools it down. When the level of relative humidity is elevated, evaporation diminishes, causing more warmth to be retained in the body than in dry air. Heat absorption that surpasses the body's shedding capability can lead to overheating and varying levels of dehydration.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

In December, in Oyala, the rain falls for 20.5 days. Throughout December, 42mm (1.65") of precipitation is accumulated. In Oyala, during the entire year, the rain falls for 317.5 days and collects up to 1608mm (63.31") of precipitation.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 12h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 18:06. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 18:20 WAT.

Sunshine

In Oyala, the average sunshine in December is 7.9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through May and 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 average person.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 6 turns into the following recommendations:
Act on precautions and pay attention to sun safety recommendations. Avoidance of sunburn is obligatory. UV radiation from the Sun is most intense between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure.