December weather forecastAntseza, Madagascar

December

Weather in December

The first month of the summer, December, is also a hot month in Antseza, Madagascar, with an average temperature fluctuating between 31.3°C (88.3°F) and 25.8°C (78.4°F).

Temperature

Antseza notes an average high-temperature of a still hot 31.3°C (88.3°F) in December, hardly diverging from November. In December, Antseza's temperature tends to fall to an average low of 25.8°C (78.4°F) during the night.

Heat index

December's mean heat index is evaluated at a fiery hot 39°C (102.2°F). Implement additional preventive actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential hazards. Heatstroke could follow prolonged activity.
Heat index guidelines indicate values are for light wind scenarios and shaded regions. Direct exposure to sunshine could lead to a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', blends air temperature and moisture content to represent the felt temperature to humans. An individual's temperature experience can be influenced by extra factors, including metabolic differences, activity levels, and clothing. Consider the fact that direct sun exposure can influence how hot one feels, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. Children usually face more risks than adults as their ability to sweat is less. Additionally, their larger skin surface in relation to their petite bodies and higher heat output due to their activities increases their vulnerability.
As a reaction to high temperatures, the human body begins to perspire, using the evaporation of sweat to lower its temperature. With high air temperature and humidity (high heat index) conditions, sweat production is restricted, leading to an amplified perception of heat. When body heat isn't effectively managed, risks of dehydration and overheating amplify.

Humidity

In Antseza, the average relative humidity in December is 71%.

Rainfall

In Antseza, in December, it is raining for 23.5 days, with typically 117mm (4.61") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 161.5 rainfall days, and 817mm (32.17") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the longest days of the year, with an average of 13h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 05:14 and sunset at 18:16. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:27 and sunset at 18:32 EAT.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 11.2h.

UV index

January through May, 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 exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 7 transforms into the following instructions:
Resist overexposure. Safeguarding from solar damage is indispensable. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this time. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.

Frequently asked questions

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 31.3°C (88.3°F) and a low-temperature of 25.8°C (78.4°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in December is evaluated at 39°C (102.2°F).

In December, the average relative humidity is 71%.

In Antseza, in December, it is raining for 23.5 days, with typically 117mm (4.61") of accumulated precipitation.

The month with the longest days is December, with an average of 13h and 6min of daylight.

In December, the average day length is 13h and 5min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:14 and sunset at 18:16. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:27 and sunset at 18:32 EAT.

The average sunshine duration in December is 11.2h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Antseza, Madagascar

  • Average high temperature in December: 31.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is November (31.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (28.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is December (25.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (20.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Antseza, Madagascar

  • Average pressure in December: 1010.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1017.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1009.9mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Antseza, Madagascar

  • Average wind speed in December: 11.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (14.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (10.2km/h).

Average humidity in December
Antseza, Madagascar

  • Average humidity in December: 71%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (58%).

Average rainfall in December
Antseza, Madagascar

  • Average rainfall in December: 117mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (254mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (2mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Antseza, Madagascar

  • Average rainfall days in December: 23.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (27.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (1.8 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 13h and 6min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 11h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 11h and 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are April and August (Average sunshine: 7h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Antseza, Madagascar

  • Average sunshine days in December: 7.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (28.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (3.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Antseza, 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
Antseza, Madagascar

  • Average cloud cover in December: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 45).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in December
Antseza, 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).