December weather forecast
Zorzor, Liberia

December introduces the dry season in full, with minimum rainfall in the year amounting to 3mm (0.12"). Daytime temperatures peak at 31.7°C (89.1°F) while nights are still relatively cool. The bright, sunny days make a sharp contrast to the grey, clouded skies of previous months. Being the last month of the year, the weather conditions again revert to being similar to those experienced at the start of the year. Distinctly high solar exposure signals the full onset of dry season.

Temperature

December's average high-temperature stands at a still hot 31.7°C (89.1°F), showing little deviation from November's 30.3°C (86.5°F). Zorzor observes a substantial disparity between daytime high and the average low-temperature of 17.2°C (63°F) during December nights.

Heat index

During December, the heat index is calculated to be a sweltering 35°C (95°F). Implement additional safety measures to avoid heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity might trigger heatstroke.
It is worth noting that heat index values are gauged for conditions in the shade and light breezes. Direct sunlight exposure may result in a rise of the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', integrates the air's temperature and its humidity to showcase the felt temperature by people. This effect is personal, influenced by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, shaped by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Be aware that direct exposure to sunlight increases heat impact and may raise the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for children. Young people are generally more susceptible than adults because they perspire less. Furthermore, their proportionally larger skin surface to their petite bodies and the increased heat output from their actions add to the risk.
By perspiring, the human body can shed its excessive warmth since evaporated sweat cools it off. In the presence of elevated relative humidity, the evaporation rate decreases. This reduction leads to increased body heat retention compared to conditions of dry air. Should the body fail to balance its heat gain, the escalating temperature poses health challenges.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 54%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall in Zorzor. Rain falls for 3 days and accumulates 3mm (0.12") of precipitation.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Zorzor is December, with an average of 11h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset at 18:18. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:50 and sunset at 18:31 GMT.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine in Zorzor are January and December, with an average of 9.8h of sunshine.

UV index

In Zorzor, Liberia, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 6 in December interprets into the following advice:
Use measures and accept sun safety conventions. Guarding against skin and eye trauma is of high priority. Seek shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer complete sun protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.