December weather forecast
Ayem, Gabon

Concluding the year, December brings about a slight relief from the heavy rainfall experienced in the previous months in Ayem, Gabon. Rainfall scales down to 105mm (4.13"), and temperatures rise slightly, offering a bit of warmth. However, the humidity levels still remain high, extending the moist conditions. Regardless, the locals enjoy December’s weather pattern, marking the end of the year on a pleasing note.

Temperature

Ayem's average high-temperature marks a tropical 30.8°C (87.4°F) with the advent of December, closely mirroring that of the preceding month. An average low-temperature of 21°C (69.8°F) is observed during the December nights.

Heat index

In December, the average heat index is evaluated at a blisteringly hot 41°C (105.8°F). Undertake additional safety actions, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is significant. Persistent activity may induce heatstroke.
Understanding the heat index involves considering values for shaded locales with light wind. Heat index values may rise by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when exposed to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. The influence of weather is personal, with a diverse population experiencing it differently due to differences in body mass, stature, and degree of activity. It is noteworthy that being in direct sunlight can enhance the weather's impact, raising the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular significance for children. Young ones are generally more prone to risk than adults due to their reduced ability to sweat. Their large skin surface area relative to their diminutive bodies and elevated heat production from their activities further enhance this risk.
Evaporating sweat, an outcome of perspiration, is key in assisting the human body to moderate its temperature. Augmented relative humidity impedes typical body cooling mechanisms by lowering the evaporation rate, resulting in decreased body cooling and an amplified perception of heat. When heat gain exceeds the level the body can remove, body temperature begins to rise, and heat-related illnesses and disorders may develop.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Ayem is 83%.

Rainfall

In Ayem, during December, the rain falls for 29 days and regularly aggregates up to 105mm (4.13") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 313.6 rainfall days, and 1610mm (63.39") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the longest days of the year in Ayem, with an average of 12h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 18:07. On the last day of December, in Ayem, sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset at 18:21 WAT.

Sunshine

In Ayem, the average sunshine in December is 7.6h.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 6 during December translates into the following directions:
Guard oneself from overexposure. Defence against sun injury is vital. The Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.