December weather forecastEyinane, Gabon

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is a tropical month in Eyinane, Gabon, with an average temperature varying between 21°C (69.8°F) and 30.8°C (87.4°F).

Temperature

The unfolding of December shows an average high-temperature of a hot 30.8°C (87.4°F), indicating a slight variance from November's 29.5°C (85.1°F). The average low-temperature of 21°C (69.8°F) is witnessed in Eyinane during December.

Heat index

In December, the average heat index is computed to be a scorching 41°C (105.8°F). Take additional safety steps, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is notable. Prolonged activity may cause heatstroke.
Heat index guidelines indicate values are for light wind scenarios and shaded regions. A rise of up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the heat index could result from direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', quantifies the warmth felt when relative humidity is considered. The experience of temperature can be subjective, varying based on the individual's activity and heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. With direct sunlight, be aware that it might enhance the heat sensation, raising the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. 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.
Perspiring is a crucial mechanism for the human body, allowing it to release excessive warmth through evaporating sweat. Under high air temperature and humidity (high heat index) conditions, perspiration is limited, and the perception of heat is increased. If heat absorption isn't effectively countered by the body's cooling methods, body temperature surges, hinting at potential problems.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.

Rainfall

In Eyinane, Gabon, 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

With an average of 12h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 18:05. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:14 and sunset at 18:19 WAT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 during December translates into the following directions:
Avoid overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can burn in under 20 minutes. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is particularly strong, noting that parasols or canopies may not offer total sun protection. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.