December weather forecast
Zoula, Gabon

The first month of the winter, December, is a tropical month in Zoula, Gabon, with an average temperature ranging between max 31.1°C (88°F) and min 20.6°C (69.1°F).

Temperature

The start of December marks an average high-temperature of a tropical 31.1°C (88°F), hardly distinguishable from the conditions in November. Zoula records an average low-temperature of 20.6°C (69.1°F) throughout the month of December.

Heat index

The heat index in December is appraised at a sweltering 39°C (102.2°F). Implement additional safety measures to avoid heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity might trigger heatstroke.
Always consider that heat index estimations are for light winds and places in the shade. When exposed to the direct sun, the heat index may augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is a fusion of air temperature and moisture levels to demonstrate the sensation of heat. This effect tends to be personal, with the weather perception differing among individuals due to variations in body mass, height, and exertion. Exposure to direct sun rays can influence the heat you feel, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for children. Youngsters are usually more at risk than adults, considering they sweat less. Additionally, their high skin surface area compared to their little bodies and their high heat production due to activity increases their risk.
Evaporating sweat is a key way the human body dispels excessive warmth, all thanks to the process of perspiration. A surge in relative humidity can disrupt the body's normal cooling function by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. Heat-related challenges, like dehydration, can be anticipated when body heat isn't managed effectively.

Humidity

In Zoula, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 22.2 days. Throughout December, 57mm (2.24") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 304 rainfall days, and 1415mm (55.71") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 12h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 17:54. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 18:08 WAT.

Sunshine

In Zoula, the average sunshine in December is 8.8h.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 6 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Avoid overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can burn in under 20 minutes. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.