December weather forecast
Ankalalobe, Madagascar

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Weather in December

The first month of the summer, December, is also a hot month in Ankalalobe, Madagascar, with temperature in the range of an average high of 31.4°C (88.5°F) and an average low of 26.3°C (79.3°F).

Temperature

November and December, when the average high-temperature reaches 31.4°C (88.5°F), are the warmest months.

Heat index

Throughout December, the heat index is appraised at a sweltering 39°C (102.2°F). Extra precautions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are plausible outcomes. Extended activity could lead to heatstroke.
Heat index guidelines indicate values are for light wind scenarios and shaded regions. Direct sunlight can cause a surge in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', stands as a testimony to how temperature and humidity combine to impact our sense of warmth. The influence of weather is personal, with varied individuals experiencing it differently due to differences in body mass, stature, and physical exertion levels. Given direct exposure to sunlight, one might experience a rise in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for babies and toddlers. Young individuals usually face more risks than adults due to their lower sweat production. Their large skin surface area relative to their tiny bodies and high heat production from their activities adds to their risk.
When it comes to cooling down, the human body's primary method is through perspiration, making use of sweat evaporation to eliminate excess heat. Excessive relative humidity disturbs the body's typical cooling process by reducing evaporation, leading to a decrease in body cooling rate and an increase in the sensation of warmth. Temperature imbalances caused by excessive heat retention can trigger heat-related maladies.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Ankalalobe is 72%.

Rainfall

In Ankalalobe, during December, the rain falls for 20.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 94mm (3.7") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Ankalalobe, there are 161.7 rainfall days, and 952mm (37.48") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the longest days of the year, with an average of 13h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Ankalalobe, sunrise is at 05:12 and sunset at 18:26. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:24 and sunset at 18:42 EAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 11.4h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Ankalalobe, Madagascar, are January through May, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 7 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Refrain from overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals could burn in under 20 minutes. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim.
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the hottest in Ankalalobe?

Ankalalobe witnesses its peak temperatures during November and December, when the average high-temperature reaches 31.4°C (88.5°F).

How hot does it get in Ankalalobe in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Ankalalobe, is 31.4°C (88.5°F) and the average low-temperature is 26.3°C (79.3°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in December is appraised at 39°C (102.2°F).

What is the average humidity in December in Ankalalobe?

In Ankalalobe, the average relative humidity in December is 72%.

How many days does it rain in December in Ankalalobe?

In Ankalalobe, during December, the rain falls for 20.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 94mm (3.7") of precipitation.

When are the longest days in Ankalalobe?

With an average of 13h and 18min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Ankalalobe have in December?

In December, the average day length in Ankalalobe is 13h and 17min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Ankalalobe?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:12 and sunset at 18:26. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:24 and sunset at 18:42 EAT.

How many hours of sunshine does Ankalalobe have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Ankalalobe, Madagascar, is 11.4h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Ankalalobe?

January through May, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Ankalalobe, Madagascar.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Ankalalobe?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Ankalalobe is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

Average temperature in December
Ankalalobe, Madagascar

Average temperature in December - Ankalalobe, Madagascar
  • Average high temperature in December: 31.4°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are November and December (31.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (27.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is December (26.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (21.5°C).

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Average pressure in December
Ankalalobe, Madagascar

Average pressure in December - Ankalalobe, Madagascar
  • Average pressure in December: 1010.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1018.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1009.2mbar).

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Average wind speed in December
Ankalalobe, Madagascar

Average wind speed in December - Ankalalobe, Madagascar
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (14.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (10.9km/h).

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Average humidity in December
Ankalalobe, Madagascar

Average humidity in December - Ankalalobe, Madagascar
  • Average humidity in December: 72%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (64%).

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Average rainfall in December
Ankalalobe, Madagascar

Average rainfall in December - Ankalalobe, Madagascar
  • Average rainfall in December: 94mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (315mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (4mm).

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Average rainfall days in December
Ankalalobe, Madagascar

Average rainfall days in December - Ankalalobe, Madagascar
  • Average rainfall days in December: 20.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (28.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (3.7 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ankalalobe, Madagascar
  • Average daylight in December: 13h and 2min

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

  • Average sunshine in December: 11h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Ankalalobe, Madagascar

Average sunshine days in December - Ankalalobe, Madagascar
  • Average sunshine days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (26.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (1.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
Ankalalobe, Madagascar

Average UV index in December - Ankalalobe, Madagascar
  • Average UV index in December: 7

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Ankalalobe, Madagascar

Average cloud cover in December - Ankalalobe, Madagascar
  • Average cloud cover in December: 27

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 14).

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Average visibility in December
Ankalalobe, Madagascar

Average visibility in December - Ankalalobe, Madagascar
  • Average visibility in December: 10km

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

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