December weather forecast
Bopolu, Liberia

December is a gift from the previous month to Bopolu, continuing the dry tropical weather with minimal rainfall and low humidity. The month records the lowest rainfall days of the year at 19.2, perfect for the holiday festivities. With no significant fluctuations in climate metrics from November, Bopolu savors calm weather during December. This period highlights the quintessential dry season charm of Bopolu, the tropical setting offering residents a delightful, sun-soaked holiday atmosphere.

Temperature

Bopolu starts December with an average high-temperature of a still warm 29.5°C (85.1°F), a minor shift from November's 28.7°C (83.7°F). Bopolu maintains a minor drop in temperature during December nights, with averages of 25.3°C (77.5°F).

Heat index

The heat index for December is appraised at a very hot 35°C (95°F). Implement more preventive measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Heatstroke might result from extended activity.
Understanding the heat index involves considering values for shaded locales with light wind. 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 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', is derived by integrating air temperature with the existing relative humidity to express the perceived warmth. The experience of temperature can be subjective, varying based on the individual's activity and heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. With the sun shining directly, it's crucial to understand that it can increase the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly meaningful for babies and toddlers. Youngsters generally face more threats than adults given their lesser ability to sweat. Coupled with their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production due to their activities, they are more endangered.
The human body cools itself through perspiration, as excessive warmth is removed from the body through sweat evaporation. An increase in relative humidity hinders the body's normal cooling function by reducing evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of body cooling and enhancing the sense of warmth. Accumulating heat beyond the body's cooling measures leads to rising temperatures and potential ailments.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Bopolu is 77%.

Rainfall

In Bopolu, during December, the rain falls for 19.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 59mm (2.32") of precipitation. In Bopolu, during the entire year, the rain falls for 298.8 days and collects up to 1903mm (74.92") of precipitation.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 11h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset at 18:23. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:53 and sunset at 18:36 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Bopolu, Liberia, is 8.9h.

UV index

January through May, October through 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 vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 7 translates into these guidelines:
Take precautions and adopt sun safety practices. Protection against sunburn is obliged. Seek shade and limit direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but be aware that not all shade structures provide complete sun protection. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.