December weather forecastNangha, Gabon

Weather in December

The first month of the summer, December, is also a hot month in Nangha, Gabon, with an average temperature ranging between min 22°C (71.6°F) and max 30.8°C (87.4°F).

Temperature

December's arrival shows an average high-temperature of a still hot 30.8°C (87.4°F), hardly different from the previous month. During the December nights, an average temperature of 22°C (71.6°F) is observed in Nangha.

Heat index

The heat index for December is appraised at a scorching 43°C (109.4°F). Stay watchful: Heat exhaustion along with heat cramps are likely. Ongoing effort may cause heatstroke.
For clarity, heat index numbers account for light winds and areas under shade. The heat index has the possibility to be enhanced by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when there is direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', is the outcome of merging air's temperature and its humidity metrics. The effect is experienced differently by individuals, hinging on unique characteristics such as body mass, stature, and level of activity. 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 quite important for babies and toddlers. Young individuals are typically more threatened than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Also, the larger skin surface proportionate to their small bodies and the increased heat from their activities magnify their risk.
Perspiration, followed by sweat evaporation, is the human body's chief method to maintain a balanced 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. Accumulating more heat than the body can dissipate leads to an uptick in body temperature, with potential heat stress consequences.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 87%.

Rainfall

In Nangha, during December, the rain falls for 30.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 220mm (8.66") of precipitation. In Nangha, during the entire year, the rain falls for 297.6 days and collects up to 1831mm (72.09") of precipitation.

Daylight

The month with the longest days is December, with an average of 12h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 18:11. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 18:25 WAT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 during December translates into the following directions:
Take precautions against overexposure. Fair-skinned people may get burned in less than 20 minutes. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit.