December weather forecastAnkavandra, Madagascar

December

Weather in December

The first month of the summer, December, is still a hot month in Ankavandra, Madagascar, with an average temperature fluctuating between 26.3°C (79.3°F) and 31.4°C (88.5°F).

Temperature

Ankavandra's warmest season falls during November and December, averaging a high-temperature of 31.4°C (88.5°F).

Heat index

The heat index value for December is computed to be a torrid 39°C (102.2°F). Adopt enhanced safety measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps could occur. Continuous activity may induce heatstroke.
Heat index's context suggests values are appropriate for shady areas and slight breezes. The heat index could see an increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', is an index that combines air temperature and relative humidity to determine the human-perceived temperature equivalent. Elements such as metabolic variations, pregnancy, and physical exertion can influence one's weather perception. Being under direct sunshine can magnify the heat experience, possibly pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. Kids are generally in more danger than adults because they perspire less. Their large skin surface area compared to their small bodies and the excessive heat due to their actions raises their risk.
As a reaction to high temperatures, the human body begins to perspire, using the evaporation of sweat to lower its temperature. In conditions of both high temperature and humidity (a high heat index), sweating is limited and the perception of heat is enhanced. Temperature imbalances caused by excessive heat retention can trigger heat-related maladies.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 72%.

Rainfall

In Ankavandra, in December, it is raining for 20.1 days, with typically 94mm (3.7") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 161.7 rainfall days, and 952mm (37.48") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the longest days is December, with an average of 13h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:12 and sunset at 18:23. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 05:24 and sunset at 18:39 EAT.

Sunshine

In Ankavandra, the average sunshine in December is 11.4h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through May, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 7 in December leads to these guidelines:
Fend off overexposure. Sun protection is vital. The Sun's UV radiation is most powerful between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. To the extent possible, limit exposure to the direct sun during these hours. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.

Updated: Aug 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Warmest months are November and December, with an average high-temperature of 31.4°C (88.5°F).

In Ankavandra, 31.4°C (88.5°F) is the average high-temperature and 26.3°C (79.3°F) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in December is computed to be 39°C (102.2°F).

The average relative humidity in December is 72%.

In Ankavandra, in December, during 20.1 rainfall days, 94mm (3.7") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

With an average of 13h and 12min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year.

In Ankavandra, the average day length in December is 13h and 14min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:12 and sunset at 18:23. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:24 and sunset at 18:39 EAT.

The average sunshine duration in December is 11.4h.

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

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Year J F M A M J J A S O N December

Nov

December

Jan

Average high temperature

31.4°C

30.3°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

15km/h

12.6km/h

14.3km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

13.8

7.5

1.5

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Ankavandra, 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).

Average pressure in December
Ankavandra, 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).

Average wind speed in December
Ankavandra, 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).

Average humidity in December
Ankavandra, 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%).

Average rainfall in December
Ankavandra, 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).

Average rainfall days in December
Ankavandra, 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).

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

Average daylight in December: 13h and 12min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 0min).

Average sunshine in December: 11h and 24min

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).

Average sunshine days in December
Ankavandra, 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).

Average UV index in December
Ankavandra, 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).

Average cloud cover in December
Ankavandra, 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).

Average visibility in December
Ankavandra, 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).