December weather forecastMakabana, Gabon

December

Weather in December

The first month of the summer, December, is still a warm month in Makabana, Gabon, with temperature in the range of an average high of 29°C (84.2°F) and an average low of 21.3°C (70.3°F).

Temperature

In the transition from November to December, Makabana reports an average high-temperature of a still warm 29°C (84.2°F), indicating a close resemblance to the prior month. In the month of December, Makabana's average low-temperature falls to an agreeable 21.3°C (70.3°F).

Heat index

The heat index value for December is appraised at a sweltering 37°C (98.6°F). Take more safety measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are potential outcomes. Persistent activity might lead to heatstroke.
Remember that heat index calculations are made for conditions in the shade with light wind. The heat index may scale up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', provides an understanding of perceived warmth by combining temperature and relative humidity. A person's impression of weather can be affected by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Direct exposure to the sun's rays can enhance the felt temperature, increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to children. Youngsters typically face more danger than adults since they sweat less. Their larger skin surface compared to their small bodies and heightened heat production from their activities augment their vulnerability.
The body's natural response to excessive warmth is perspiration, as it allows for cooling through sweat evaporation. Under conditions of high temperature and humidity (enhanced heat index), sweat production is compromised, exacerbating the sensation of warmth. Overheating and dehydration threats arise when heat gain goes beyond what the body can comfortably shed.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 90%.

Rainfall

In Makabana, in December, during 30.2 rainfall days, 236mm (9.29") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 274.1 rainfall days, and 1640mm (64.57") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the longest days of the year, with an average of 12h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 18:13. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 18:27 WAT.

Sunshine

In Makabana, the average sunshine in December is 6.2h.

UV index

October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 5 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Prioritize safety - Suggestions to prevent sun damage are offered. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.

Updated: Feb 9, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

In Makabana, 29°C (84.2°F) is the average high-temperature and 21.3°C (70.3°F) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in December is appraised at 37°C (98.6°F).

In December, the average relative humidity in Makabana, Gabon, is 90%.

In December, in Makabana, the rain falls for 30.2 days. Throughout December, 236mm (9.29") of precipitation is accumulated.

The month with the longest days in Makabana, Gabon, is December, with an average of 12h and 18min of daylight.

In Makabana, Gabon, the average day length in December is 12h and 16min.

On the first day of December in Makabana, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 18:13. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 18:27 WAT.

In Makabana, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.2h.

The months with the lowest UV index are October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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Year J F M A M J J A S O N December

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December

Jan

Average high temperature

28.3°C

29°C

29.5°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

4.9km/h

4.6km/h

4.7km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

0.5

0.6

Average UV index

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Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Makabana, Gabon

Average high temperature in December: 29°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (30.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is November (28.3°C).

Average low temperature in December: 21.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is March (21.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (18.6°C).

Average pressure in December
Makabana, Gabon

Average pressure in December: 1010.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1014.4mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are February and March (1010.3mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Makabana, Gabon

Average wind speed in December: 4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (6.5km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January and December (4km/h).

Average humidity in December
Makabana, Gabon

Average humidity in December: 90%

The month with the highest relative humidity is November (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Makabana, Gabon

Average rainfall in December: 236mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (267mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (4mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Makabana, Gabon

Average rainfall days in December: 30.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (30.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (6.3 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Makabana, Gabon

Average daylight in December: 12h and 18min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 0min).

Average sunshine in December: 6h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 7h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Makabana, Gabon

Average sunshine days in December: 0.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (20.7 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are November and December (0.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Makabana, Gabon

Average UV index in December: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August and September (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are October, November and December (UV index 5).