December weather forecastKwilembe, Malawi

Weather in December

December, the first month of the summer in Kwilembe, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature varying between 29.7°C (85.5°F) and 21.1°C (70°F).

Temperature

The advent of December signifies a minor shift to an average high-temperature of a warm 29.7°C (85.5°F), aligning closely with November. Kwilembe's average low-temperature during December nights is observed to be an agreeable 21.1°C (70°F).

Heat index

December's average heat index is evaluated at a very hot 35°C (95°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 sunshine exposure could raise heat index values by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', stands as a testimony to how temperature and humidity combine to impact our sense of warmth. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Consider the sun's direct rays and their impact; they can potentially increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Youngsters generally face more threats than adults given their lesser ability to sweat. Coupled with their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production due to their activities, they are more endangered.
Humans rely on perspiration as a cooling mechanism, wherein the evaporating sweat counteracts excessive warmth. With high air temperature and humidity (high heat index) conditions, sweat production is restricted, leading to an amplified perception of heat. Overheating risks increase with rising body temperatures, especially if heat release isn't efficient.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 27.7 days and accumulates 204mm (8.03") of precipitation.

Daylight

The month with the longest days in Kwilembe is December, with an average of 13h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 05:00 and sunset at 17:55. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:12 and sunset at 18:10 CAT.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Kwilembe, Malawi, is 9.5h.

UV index

In Kwilembe, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 6 during December translates into the following directions:
Evade overexposure. Individuals with fair skin risk burning in under 20 minutes. Seek shade and limit direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but be aware that not all shade structures provide complete sun protection. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.