December weather forecastLakato, Madagascar

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the summer in Lakato, is still a warm month, with an average temperature varying between 28.6°C (83.5°F) and 23.5°C (74.3°F).

Temperature

The arrival of December coincides with an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 28.6°C (83.5°F), indicating a minimal shift from November's 27.5°C (81.5°F). In December, Lakato's temperature tends to fall to an average low of 23.5°C (74.3°F) during the night.

Heat index

The heat index value for December is appraised at a tropical 33°C (91.4°F). Implement additional preventive actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential hazards. Heatstroke could follow prolonged activity.
From a standpoint of the heat index, values pertain to shaded conditions and mild breezes. The heat index values could be amplified by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', is a value derived by merging air temperature with the humidity to convey how the climate feels. The effect of weather is individual, with a variety of people experiencing it differently due to distinctions in body mass, height, and level of activity. When directly under the sun, the weather's impact can intensify, possibly boosting the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to children. Youngsters are usually more at risk than adults, considering they sweat less. Additionally, their high skin surface area compared to their little bodies and their high heat production due to activity increases their risk.

Humidity

September through December, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are the least humid months in Lakato.

Rainfall

In Lakato, in December, during 19.5 rainfall days, 81mm (3.19") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Lakato, during the entire year, the rain falls for 221.7 days and collects up to 1039mm (40.91") of precipitation.

Daylight

The month with the longest days is December, with an average of 13h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 04:59 and sunset at 18:11. On the last day of December, in Lakato, sunrise is at 05:11 and sunset at 18:27 EAT.

Sunshine

With an average of 10.5h of sunshine, December has the most sunshine of the year in Lakato.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 7 suggests this advice:
Eschew overexposure. Those with light skin may suffer burns in fewer than 20 minutes. The Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.

Updated: Feb 3, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature in Lakato, Madagascar, during December is 28.6°C (83.5°F) and the low-temperature is 23.5°C (74.3°F). In December, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is appraised at 33°C (91.4°F).

The months with the lowest humidity in Lakato, Madagascar, are September through December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

In December, the average relative humidity in Lakato is 79%.

In Lakato, in December, during 19.5 rainfall days, 81mm (3.19") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

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

In December, the average day length is 13h and 16min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 04:59 and sunset at 18:11. On the last day of the month, in Lakato, sunrise is at 05:11 and sunset at 18:27 EAT.

The month with the most sunshine in Lakato is December, with an average of 10.5h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in December in Lakato, Madagascar, is 10.5h.

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Lakato.

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

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Long-term

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

Nov

December

Jan

Average high temperature

27.5°C

28.6°C

28.8°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

12.9km/h

11.8km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

11.7

9.4

9.3

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

38%

43%

Average visibility

10km

Average temperature in December
Lakato, Madagascar

Average high temperature in December: 28.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (28.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (22.9°C).

Average low temperature in December: 23.5°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are January and February (23.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (18.1°C).

Average pressure in December
Lakato, Madagascar

Average pressure in December: 1013.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1022.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1011.7mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Lakato, Madagascar

Average wind speed in December: 10.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (12.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.2km/h).

Average humidity in December
Lakato, Madagascar

Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September, October, November and December (79%).

Average rainfall in December
Lakato, Madagascar

Average rainfall in December: 81mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (167mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (29mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Lakato, Madagascar

Average rainfall days in December: 19.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (24.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (11.3 days).

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

Average daylight in December: 13h and 18min

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: 10h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Lakato, Madagascar

Average sunshine days in December: 9.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (5.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Lakato, Madagascar

Average UV index in December: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is July (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in December
Lakato, Madagascar

Average cloud cover in December: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
Lakato, Madagascar

Average visibility in December: 10km

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