December weather forecast
Ankirihitra, Madagascar

December, the first month of the summer in Ankirihitra, is still a tropical month, with an average temperature varying between 32.5°C (90.5°F) and 24.4°C (75.9°F).

Temperature

Ankirihitra's weather in December, with an average high-temperature of a still hot 32.5°C (90.5°F), subtly shifts from November's 34.3°C (93.7°F). Ankirihitra experiences an average temperature drop to a warm 24.4°C (75.9°F) during December nights.

Heat index

For December, the heat index is evaluated at a scorching 41°C (105.8°F). Adopt additional preventive measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential outcomes. Prolonged activity may trigger heatstroke.
Realize that the values for the heat index are set for shaded places and light winds. Heat index values may rise by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when exposed to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', is the outcome of merging air's temperature and its humidity metrics. An individual's perception of weather can be influenced by a variety of factors including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their degree of physical exertion. In the direct sunlight, the weather's impact can be amplified, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly important for children. Young children are generally more endangered than adults, as they usually less sweat. And also, due to larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production as a result of their activity.
Evaporating sweat, thanks to perspiration, acts as a natural air conditioner for the human body. With a high level of moisture in the air, the evaporation process becomes less efficient, preventing the body from cooling down efficiently and resulting in a sensation of overheating. Excessive heat gain, when not shed effectively by the body, can result in increasing body temperatures and related hazards.

Humidity

In Ankirihitra, the average relative humidity in December is 67%.

Rainfall

In Ankirihitra, in December, it is raining for 26 days, with typically 199mm (7.83") of accumulated precipitation. In Ankirihitra, during the entire year, the rain falls for 163.5 days and collects up to 1163mm (45.79") of precipitation.

Daylight

December has the longest days of the year, with an average of 13h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:11 and sunset at 18:15. On the last day of December, in Ankirihitra, sunrise is at 05:23 and sunset at 18:30 EAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 10.9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Ankirihitra are February, March, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 7 translates into these guidelines:
Fend off overexposure. Sun protection is vital. Stay in the shade and limit direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is particularly strong. Remember, however, that shade structures may not provide complete protection. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.