December weather forecastEgoumbi, Gabon

Weather in December

December, the first month of the summer in Egoumbi, is still a tropical month, with an average temperature ranging between max 30.8°C (87.4°F) and min 22°C (71.6°F).

Temperature

December begins with an average high-temperature of a still hot 30.8°C (87.4°F), reflecting close similarity to the preceding month. Nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 22°C (71.6°F) in December.

Heat index

For most parts of December, the heat index is evaluated at a blistering 43°C (109.4°F). Remain cautious: Heat cramps along with heat exhaustion are foreseeable. Ongoing activity may precipitate heatstroke.
Heat index readings emphasize conditions of light breezes and shaded spots. Heat index values might soar by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with exposure to direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', provides an understanding of perceived warmth by combining temperature and relative humidity. Factors encompassing physical activity, clothing, and metabolic differences have a role in shaping the individual's impression of temperature. Realize that direct exposure to sunlight can augment the felt heat, leading to a potential increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are of high significance for children. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.
The body's self-cooling mechanism is rooted in perspiration, where evaporating sweat cools down excessive warmth. With excessive moisture in the atmosphere, the effectiveness of the evaporation process is decreased, causing the body to cool down less efficiently, leading to a sensation of overheating. When body temperature rises due to excess heat gain beyond its removal capability, one might experience heat-related disorders.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Egoumbi is 87%.

Rainfall

In Egoumbi, in December, it is raining for 30.4 days, with typically 220mm (8.66") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Egoumbi, Gabon, there are 297.6 rainfall days, and 1831mm (72.09") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 12h and 12min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year in Egoumbi.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 18:10. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 18:24 WAT.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Egoumbi is 6.8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 6 in December leads to these guidelines:
Sustain precautions and conform to sun safety norms. Preventing sunburn is necessary. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.