December weather forecast
Dzikolatha, Malawi

The first month of the summer, December, is still a very hot month in Dzikolatha, Malawi, with temperature in the range of an average high of 35.7°C (96.3°F) and an average low of 23.5°C (74.3°F).

Temperature

Dzikolatha experiences an average high-temperature of a still sweltering 35.7°C (96.3°F) in December, marking an insignificant shift from 36.5°C (97.7°F) in November. December nights in Dzikolatha report a substantial dip from daytime highs to an average of 23.5°C (74.3°F).

Heat index

For December, the heat index is estimated at a burning hot 51°C (123.8°F). Keep wary: Heat cramps along with heat exhaustion are expected. Heatstroke is a possible outcome of ongoing activity.
Data suggests that the heat index is set for environments in shade and with a light wind. The heat index could experience an increase of 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', provides an understanding of perceived warmth by combining temperature and relative humidity. The individual's temperature perception can be influenced by numerous factors such as metabolic variations, physical activity, and clothing. Awareness of direct sun exposure is crucial as it has the potential to heighten the weather's effects, pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for children. Typically, young kids are at a higher risk than adults since they sweat less. Also, the larger skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the heightened heat production due to their active nature adds to their vulnerability.
To cool down, the human body relies on perspiration, a process where excessive heat is eliminated as sweat evaporates. When relative humidity is on the rise, it curtails evaporation, thereby reducing the heat elimination from the body and causing the feeling of being excessively hot. As body temperatures escalate without effective heat release, one might face dehydration threats.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 66%.

Rainfall

In Dzikolatha, Malawi, in December, it is raining for 18.2 days, with typically 76mm (2.99") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Dzikolatha, there are 122.3 rainfall days, and 434mm (17.09") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the longest days is December, with an average of 13h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 04:59 and sunset at 18:01. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:12 and sunset at 18:16 CAT.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine in Dzikolatha is December, with an average of 10.3h of sunshine.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 7 translates into these guidelines:
Exercise precautions and adapt sun safety practices. Defence against skin and eye affliction is paramount. The time between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. is when UV radiation is at its peak. Limit exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.