December weather forecastChiweta, Malawi

December

Weather in December

The first month of the summer, December, is still a warm month in Chiweta, Malawi, with an average temperature fluctuating between 26.5°C (79.7°F) and 17.6°C (63.7°F).

Temperature

Chiweta notes an average high-temperature of a still warm 26.5°C (79.7°F) in December, displaying minor variation from November. December witnesses an average nighttime temperature of 17.6°C (63.7°F) in Chiweta.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Chiweta, during December, the rain falls for 25.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 180mm (7.09") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Chiweta, there are 169.1 rainfall days, and 918mm (36.14") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 12h and 42min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year in Chiweta.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 05:11 and sunset at 17:53. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:24 and sunset at 18:08 CAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 9.6h.

UV index

August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Chiweta. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 6 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Shun overexposure. Protection from sun ravages is indispensable. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.

Frequently asked questions

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Chiweta are 26.5°C (79.7°F) and 17.6°C (63.7°F) respectively. In November, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is computed to be 31°C (87.8°F).

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

In Chiweta, in December, it is raining for 25.8 days, with typically 180mm (7.09") of accumulated precipitation.

With an average of 12h and 42min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year in Chiweta.

In Chiweta, the average day length in December is 12h and 44min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:11 and sunset at 17:53. On the last day of the month, in Chiweta, sunrise is at 05:24 and sunset at 18:08 CAT.

The average sunshine duration in December in Chiweta is 9.6h.

The months with the highest UV index in Chiweta are August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Chiweta, Malawi, is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Chiweta, Malawi

  • Average high temperature in December: 26.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (29°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are June and July (22.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 17.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is November (18.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (11.1°C).

Average pressure in December
Chiweta, Malawi

  • Average pressure in December: 1011.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1019.8mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are January and December (1011.9mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Chiweta, Malawi

  • Average wind speed in December: 7.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (13.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (5.7km/h).

Average humidity in December
Chiweta, Malawi

  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (53%).

Average rainfall in December
Chiweta, Malawi

  • Average rainfall in December: 180mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (248mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are August and September (1mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Chiweta, Malawi

  • Average rainfall days in December: 25.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (30.1 days).
The months with the least rainy days are August and September (1.6 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Chiweta, Malawi

  • Average daylight in December: 12h and 42min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 9h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is September (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Chiweta, Malawi

  • Average sunshine days in December: 2.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (28.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (0.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Chiweta, Malawi

  • Average UV index in December: 6

The months with the highest UV index are August, September, October, November and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June and July (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in December
Chiweta, Malawi

  • Average cloud cover in December: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 9).

Average visibility in December
Chiweta, Malawi

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are August, September, October and November (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is April (6km).