December weather forecastObiro, Gabon

Weather in December

The first month of the summer, December, is still a tropical month in Obiro, Gabon, with an average temperature varying between 31.5°C (88.7°F) and 23°C (73.4°F).

Temperature

The shift into December records an average high-temperature of a still tropical 31.5°C (88.7°F), subtly varied from November's 30.5°C (86.9°F). Obiro temperatures generally rest at a low of 23°C (73.4°F) during the December nights.

Heat index

In December, the heat index is estimated at a life-threatening hot 45°C (113°F). Precaution: Heat cramps along with heat exhaustion are possible. Heatstroke is a serious risk with continued exertion.
Take into consideration that the heat index values are calculated for shade and light wind conditions. A rise in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees may result from direct sunlight exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', is a measure of how hot it feels when the actual air humidity is factored in. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by many aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Taking into account that direct sunlight can boost the heat effect, the heat index may rise by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for children. 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.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration. Excessive warmth is eliminated from the body by evaporation of sweat. An increase in relative humidity disrupts body cooling by slowing the evaporation rate, thereby reducing the rate at which the body cools and amplifying the sense of heat. Heat-related challenges, like dehydration, can be anticipated when body heat isn't managed effectively.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 86%.

Rainfall

In Obiro, in December, during 26.4 rainfall days, 144mm (5.67") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Obiro, during the entire year, the rain falls for 263 days and collects up to 1311mm (51.61") of precipitation.

Daylight

The month with the longest days in Obiro, Gabon, is December, with an average of 12h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 18:17. On the last day of December, in Obiro, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 18:32 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 7.3h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, April and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 7 transforms into the following instructions:
Embrace precautions and observe sun safety norms. Evasion of sunburn is a necessity. Limit direct sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the time of the most intense UV radiation, noting that shade structures may not provide total sun protection. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.