December weather forecastKabala, Gabon

Weather in December

December, the first month of the summer in Kabala, is a tropical month, with an average temperature ranging between max 30.3°C (86.5°F) and min 21.4°C (70.5°F).

Temperature

The onset of December marks an average high-temperature of a tropical 30.3°C (86.5°F), hardly differing from November's 29.2°C (84.6°F). During December, Kabala experiences a consistent low-temperature average of 21.4°C (70.5°F).

Heat index

December's average heat index is calculated to be a torrid 39°C (102.2°F). Ensure heightened precautions, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is significant. Sustained activity could provoke heatstroke.
Records show heat index calculations are tailored for shaded regions and mild winds. Direct sunlight might cause an increase of up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the heat index.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', gauges the sensation of temperature factoring in the air's moisture content. A person's impression of weather can be affected by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Direct sunlight exposure should be noted as it has the potential to increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly meaningful for babies and toddlers. 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.
Sweat evaporation, driven by perspiration, is the method the human body uses to rid itself of excessive warmth. Augmented relative humidity impedes typical body cooling mechanisms by lowering the evaporation rate, resulting in decreased body cooling and an amplified perception of heat. As the body gains more heat than it can dissipate, there's a risk of increasing temperatures and resultant overheating.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

In Kabala, in December, it is raining for 27 days, with typically 129mm (5.08") of accumulated precipitation. In Kabala, Gabon, during the entire year, the rain falls for 293.4 days and collects up to 1534mm (60.39") of precipitation.

Daylight

December has the longest days of the year in Kabala, with an average of 12h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:45 and sunset at 17:57. On the last day of December, in Kabala, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 18:12 WAT.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine in Kabala is December, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 6 in December translates into this advice:
Avert overexposure. Light-skinned people might experience burning in less than 20 minutes. Avoid direct sunlight between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Keep in mind that shade structures may not provide complete protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun.