December weather forecastRigoho, Gabon

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Rigoho, is also a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 24.5°C (76.1°F) and an average high of 28.6°C (83.5°F).

Temperature

The average high-temperature for December is a still moderately hot 28.6°C (83.5°F), closely aligning with the temperature of the preceding month. Night temperatures during December stabilize at an average of 24.5°C (76.1°F), closely mirroring the daytime temperatures.

Heat index

December's mean heat index is evaluated at a tropical 34°C (93.2°F). Heightened safety actions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Persistent activity may lead to heatstroke.
Observations indicate that the heat index values are for shady locations with light wind. With exposure to direct sunlight, the heat index may be increased by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. The impact of weather is individual, with diverse individuals experiencing it differently due to variations in body mass, height, and activity levels. Consider the fact that direct sun exposure can influence how hot one feels, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold great significance 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.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 29.9 days. Throughout December, 163mm (6.42") of precipitation is accumulated. In Rigoho, during the entire year, the rain falls for 274.1 days and collects up to 1477mm (58.15") of precipitation.

Daylight

The months with the shortest days are January, November and December, with an average of 12h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 18:14. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 18:28 WAT.

Sunshine

In Rigoho, the average sunshine in December is 8.2h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through May, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 7 during December translates into the following directions:
Inhibit overexposure. Warding off sun damage is of utmost importance. The Sun's UV radiation is most intense from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in December, in Rigoho, is 28.6°C (83.5°F) and the average low-temperature is 24.5°C (76.1°F). In December, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 34°C (93.2°F).

In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.

In December, the rain falls for 29.9 days. Throughout December, 163mm (6.42") of precipitation is accumulated.

January, November and December, with an average of 12h and 6min of daylight, are months with the shortest days.

In December, the average day length in Rigoho is 12h and 7min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 18:14. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 18:28 WAT.

In Rigoho, the average sunshine duration in December is 8.2h.

The months with the highest UV index are January through May, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Rigoho, Gabon

  • Average high temperature in December: 28.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (30.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (26.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is March (25.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (22.5°C).

Average pressure in December
Rigoho, Gabon

  • Average pressure in December: 1010.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1014mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are February and March (1010mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Rigoho, Gabon

  • Average wind speed in December: 8.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (13.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is April (8.2km/h).

Average humidity in December
Rigoho, Gabon

  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is November (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, February, March and August (81%).

Average rainfall in December
Rigoho, Gabon

  • Average rainfall in December: 163mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (226mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (9mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Rigoho, Gabon

  • Average rainfall days in December: 29.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (30 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (8.3 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 12h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 6min).
The months with the shortest days are January, November and December (Average daylight: 12h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 8h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 8h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is September (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Rigoho, Gabon

  • Average sunshine days in December: 0.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (0.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Rigoho, Gabon

  • Average UV index in December: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are June, July, August, September and October (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in December
Rigoho, Gabon

  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 74).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 42).

Average visibility in December
Rigoho, Gabon

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, June, July, August and September (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are April, May, October, November and December (9km).