December weather forecast
Dyanyama, Malawi

December, the first month of the summer in Dyanyama, is also a hot month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 20.9°C (69.6°F) and an average high of 30.5°C (86.9°F).

Temperature

With the advent of December, Dyanyama experiences an average high-temperature of a still hot 30.5°C (86.9°F), mirroring a close resemblance to the previous month. During December, Dyanyama records an average temperature of 20.9°C (69.6°F) at night.

Heat index

The heat index for December is calculated to be a fiery hot 37°C (98.6°F). Implement additional safety measures to avoid heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity might trigger heatstroke.
One should consider that heat index numbers are for shaded settings and light wind. The direct sun can potentially cause the heat index to increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', is a measure that combines air temperature and relative humidity into a single value that indicates how hot the weather feels. This effect is personal, influenced by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, shaped by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Understand that direct sun rays can influence the weather's impact, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly meaningful for babies and toddlers. Kids are usually more vulnerable than adults, given their lesser sweating ability. Along with their larger skin surface relative to their small stature and the excess heat due to their activity, their risk is amplified.
Perspiration and the resultant sweat evaporation are the body's natural thermostat, helping regulate temperature. When the relative humidity is high, the evaporation rate is reduced. The warmth is removed from the body at a lower rate, causing the body to retain more heat than it would in dry air. Excessive heat gain, when not shed effectively by the body, can result in increasing body temperatures and related hazards.

Humidity

In Dyanyama, the average relative humidity in December is 72%.

Rainfall

In Dyanyama, Malawi, during December, the rain falls for 20.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 139mm (5.47") of precipitation. In Dyanyama, during the entire year, the rain falls for 147.1 days and collects up to 722mm (28.43") of precipitation.

Daylight

With an average of 13h and 0min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 04:57 and sunset at 17:57. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 05:10 and sunset at 18:12 CAT.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine in Dyanyama are September and December, with an average of 9.7h of sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 6. 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: The UV index of 6 in December translates into these instructions:
Deter overexposure. Protecting against the sun's effects is essential. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the period of highest UV radiation. Remember, however, that not all shade structures offer full protection. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly.