December weather forecastAntsaravibe, Madagascar

December

Weather in December

The first month of the summer, December, is still a warm month in Antsaravibe, Madagascar, with an average temperature ranging between max 28.7°C (83.7°F) and min 26°C (78.8°F).

Temperature

The transition into December marks the average high-temperature at a still moderately hot 28.7°C (83.7°F), differing minimally from November's 28.4°C (83.1°F). With a barely noticeable fluctuation in temperature, Antsaravibe reaches an average low of 26°C (78.8°F) during the December nights.

Heat index

The average heat index in December is evaluated at a hot 33°C (91.4°F). More safety actions are required, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Long-term activity may precipitate heatstroke.
Research indicates the heat index considers values in shaded locales and with light winds. Direct exposure to sunshine could lead to a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is derived by integrating air temperature with the existing relative humidity to express the perceived warmth. The influence of weather can be personal, changing with an individual's body mass, height, and level of physical exertion. Taking into account that direct sunlight can boost the heat effect, the heat index may rise by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to children. Young individuals are typically more threatened than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Also, the larger skin surface proportionate to their small bodies and the increased heat from their activities magnify their risk.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Antsaravibe is 76%.

Rainfall

In Antsaravibe, during December, the rain falls for 29.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 230mm (9.06") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Antsaravibe, there are 284.4 rainfall days, and 1623mm (63.9") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the longest days of the year, with an average of 12h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:07 and sunset at 17:58. On the last day of December, in Antsaravibe, sunrise is at 05:20 and sunset at 18:13 EAT.

Sunshine

With an average of 10.8h of sunshine, December has the most sunshine of the year in Antsaravibe.

UV index

February through May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 7 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Refrain from overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals could burn in under 20 minutes. Avoid direct exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, noting that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer complete sun protection. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes.

Frequently asked questions

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Antsaravibe, Madagascar, are 28.7°C (83.7°F) and 26°C (78.8°F) respectively. 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 evaluated at 33°C (91.4°F).

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

In Antsaravibe, Madagascar, during December, the rain falls for 29.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 230mm (9.06") of precipitation.

December has the longest days of the year, with an average of 12h and 54min of daylight.

In December, the average day length is 12h and 53min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:07 and sunset at 17:58. On the last day of the month, in Antsaravibe, sunrise is at 05:20 and sunset at 18:13 EAT.

December has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 10.8h of sunshine.

In Antsaravibe, the average sunshine duration in December is 10.8h.

The months with the highest UV index are February through May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

In Antsaravibe, Madagascar, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Antsaravibe, Madagascar

  • Average high temperature in December: 28.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (28.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (25.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (26.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (22.2°C).

Average pressure in December
Antsaravibe, Madagascar

  • Average pressure in December: 1011.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is August (1017mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1010.7mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Antsaravibe, Madagascar

  • Average wind speed in December: 10.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is April (8.8km/h).

Average humidity in December
Antsaravibe, Madagascar

  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Antsaravibe, Madagascar

  • Average rainfall in December: 230mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (417mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (22mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Antsaravibe, Madagascar

  • Average rainfall days in December: 29.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (29.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (18.3 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 12h and 54min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 10h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Antsaravibe, Madagascar

  • Average sunshine days in December: 1.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (9.2 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are January and April (0.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Antsaravibe, Madagascar

  • Average UV index in December: 7

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

Average cloud cover in December
Antsaravibe, Madagascar

  • Average cloud cover in December: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 46).
The months with the least cloud cover are May and June (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in December
Antsaravibe, Madagascar

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

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