December weather forecastNdjole, Gabon

Weather in December

December wraps up the year with a slight decline in precipitation to 144mm (5.67"). This drop in rainfall notwithstanding, windy conditions continue to dominate the climate, emphasizing the windy nature of Ndjole, Gabon. The octave of weather parameters, including temperature, humidity, sunshine hours, and wind speeds, shows marginal changes, thereby continuing the predictable climate. The noticeable cloud coverage, despite the sunshine hours, indicates the Quick transition to the annual weather cycles. By maintaining a stable weather pattern, December concludes the cyclic weather patterns of Ndjole effectively.

Temperature

The onset of December brings with it an average high-temperature of a still hot 31.5°C (88.7°F), showing a negligible variation from the month before. During December, Ndjole experiences an average low-temperature of 23°C (73.4°F) at night.

Heat index

In December, the heat index is calculated to be a blazing hot 45°C (113°F). Remain cautious: Heat cramps along with heat exhaustion are foreseeable. Ongoing activity may precipitate heatstroke.
The heat index's values are generally associated with conditions in shade and light breezes. The presence of direct sunlight can raise the heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is found by incorporating humidity levels into the air temperature measurement. Additional elements encompassing metabolic differences, the degree of physical activity, and attire can impact the individual's perception of temperature. By being directly under the sun, it's possible for the felt temperature to increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular significance for children. Kids are usually more vulnerable than adults, given their lesser sweating ability. Along with their larger skin surface relative to their small stature and the excess heat due to their activity, their risk is amplified.
Normally, the human body cools itself through perspiration, which removes excessive heat by evaporating sweat. When air moisture content is high, the cooling process through evaporation is not as efficient, leading to an ineffective body cooling process and a feeling of overheating. Excessive heat gain, when not shed effectively by the body, can result in increasing body temperatures and related hazards.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 86%.

Rainfall

In Ndjole, in December, it is raining for 26.4 days, with typically 144mm (5.67") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 263 rainfall days, and 1311mm (51.61") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the longest days of the year, with an average of 12h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 18:10. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:24 WAT.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 7.3h.

UV index

January, February, April and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the UV index of 7 transforms into the following advice:
Undertake protective measures and comply with sun safety rules. Shielding against skin and eye damage is essential. The hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. have the most intense UV radiation. As much as possible, limit direct sun exposure during this period. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage.