December weather forecastMtakataka, Malawi

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the summer in Mtakataka, is still a warm month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 19.6°C (67.3°F) and 26.8°C (80.2°F).

Temperature

The onset of December marks an average high-temperature of a still warm 26.8°C (80.2°F), hardly differing from November's 28.2°C (82.8°F). Nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 19.6°C (67.3°F) in December.

Humidity

In Mtakataka, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

Rainfall

In Mtakataka, during December, the rain falls for 25.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 201mm (7.91") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 164.9 rainfall days, and 1070mm (42.13") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the longest days is December, with an average of 13h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 05:03 and sunset at 17:58. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:16 and sunset at 18:13 CAT.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine is December, with an average of 10.1h of sunshine.

UV index

January, March, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Mtakataka. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 6 in December translates into this advice:
Escape overexposure. People with light skin may incur burns in fewer than 20 minutes. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in December, in Mtakataka, is 26.8°C (80.2°F), while the low-temperature averages to 19.6°C (67.3°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in November is appraised at 30°C (86°F).

In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.

In Mtakataka, during December, the rain falls for 25.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 201mm (7.91") of precipitation.

With an average of 13h and 0min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year.

In Mtakataka, the average day length in December is 12h and 57min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:03 and sunset at 17:58. On the last day of the month, in Mtakataka, sunrise is at 05:16 and sunset at 18:13 CAT.

With an average of 10.1h of sunshine, December has the most sunshine of the year.

In Mtakataka, the average sunshine duration in December is 10.1h.

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

In Mtakataka, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Mtakataka, Malawi

  • Average high temperature in December: 26.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (28.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (22.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 19.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is November (19.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (12.7°C).

Average pressure in December
Mtakataka, Malawi

  • Average pressure in December: 1011.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1020.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1011mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Mtakataka, Malawi

  • Average wind speed in December: 6.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (9.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (5.5km/h).

Average humidity in December
Mtakataka, Malawi

  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (49%).

Average rainfall in December
Mtakataka, Malawi

  • Average rainfall in December: 201mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (303mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Mtakataka, Malawi

  • Average rainfall days in December: 25.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (28.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (2 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 13h and 0min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 10h and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Mtakataka, Malawi

  • Average sunshine days in December: 2.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (27.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (1 days).

Average UV index in December
Mtakataka, Malawi

  • Average UV index in December: 6

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

Average cloud cover in December
Mtakataka, Malawi

  • Average cloud cover in December: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 9).

Average visibility in December
Mtakataka, Malawi

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (8km).