December weather forecastAmbatoria, Madagascar

December

Weather in December

The first month of the summer, December, is also a hot month in Ambatoria, Madagascar, with temperature in the range of an average high of 31°C (87.8°F) and an average low of 24.9°C (76.8°F).

Temperature

Ambatoria notes an average high-temperature of a still tropical 31°C (87.8°F) in December, displaying minor variation from November. Throughout December, Ambatoria witnesses a nighttime temperature average of 24.9°C (76.8°F).

Heat index

In December, the heat index is appraised at a sweltering 39°C (102.2°F). Adopt enhanced safety measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps could occur. Continuous activity may induce heatstroke.
Heat index readings emphasize conditions of light breezes and shaded spots. Exposure to the direct sun might augment heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', embodies the combination of air temperature and moisture content to illustrate perceived heat. The influence of weather can be personal, changing with an individual's body mass, height, and level of physical exertion. It is essential to realize that direct sunlight can escalate the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Children frequently underestimate the importance of resting and drinking fluids. Thirst is a symptom of advanced dehydration - hence the need to hydrate regularly, especially during protracted physical exercises.
Perspiration is essential for the human body; it facilitates cooling through the process of sweat evaporation. When relative humidity is at high levels, the evaporation rate lessens, causing the body to keep more heat than it would in less humid conditions. The body is at risk of dehydration and related complications when it fails to shed excessive heat.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Ambatoria, during December, the rain falls for 29.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 193mm (7.6") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 207.2 rainfall days, and 1328mm (52.28") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 13h and 0min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:06 and sunset at 18:02. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 05:19 and sunset at 18:17 EAT.

Sunshine

December has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 10.9h of sunshine.

UV index

January through April, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 7 during December morphs into the following directions:
Take precautions against overexposure. Fair-skinned people may get burned in less than 20 minutes. Avoid exposure to the Sun and try to stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent, but be aware that parasols or canopies may not offer full protection. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in December, in Ambatoria, is 31°C (87.8°F), while the average low-temperature is 24.9°C (76.8°F). In December, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 39°C (102.2°F).

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

In December, in Ambatoria, the rain falls for 29.4 days. Throughout December, 193mm (7.6") of precipitation is accumulated.

The month with the longest days is December, with an average of 13h and 0min of daylight.

In December, the average day length is 12h and 58min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 05:06 and sunset at 18:02. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:19 and sunset at 18:17 EAT.

With an average of 10.9h of sunshine, December has the most sunshine of the year.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 10.9h.

The months with the highest UV index are January through April, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

In Ambatoria, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Ambatoria, Madagascar

  • Average high temperature in December: 31°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are October and November (31.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (29.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.9°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are November and December (24.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (20.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Ambatoria, Madagascar

  • Average pressure in December: 1011.6mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are July and August (1017.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1010.8mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Ambatoria, Madagascar

  • Average wind speed in December: 8.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (13.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (8.1km/h).

Average humidity in December
Ambatoria, Madagascar

  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (63%).

Average rainfall in December
Ambatoria, Madagascar

  • Average rainfall in December: 193mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (399mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (3mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Ambatoria, Madagascar

  • Average rainfall days in December: 29.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (29.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (3.8 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Ambatoria, Madagascar

  • Average daylight in December: 13h and 0min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 10h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 7h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ambatoria, Madagascar

  • Average sunshine days in December: 1.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (26.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (0.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Ambatoria, Madagascar

  • Average UV index in December: 7

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

Average cloud cover in December
Ambatoria, Madagascar

  • Average cloud cover in December: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in December
Ambatoria, Madagascar

  • Average visibility in December: 10km

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