December weather forecastNamalaka, Malawi

December

Weather in December

The first month of the summer, December, is also a moderately hot month in Namalaka, Malawi, with an average temperature varying between 23.5°C (74.3°F) and 28.2°C (82.8°F).

Temperature

The average high-temperature for December is a still warm 28.2°C (82.8°F), closely aligning with the temperature of the preceding month. With a barely noticeable fluctuation in temperature, Namalaka reaches an average low of 23.5°C (74.3°F) during the December nights.

Heat index

In December, the heat index is computed to be a tropical 32°C (89.6°F). Ongoing activity coupled with exposure often results in weariness and could induce heat cramps.
Heat index details are generally centered around shaded locations and a mild breeze. If directly exposed to the sun, the heat index could rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is an index that combines air temperature and relative humidity to determine the human-perceived temperature equivalent. Depending on the activity and the individual's heat perception, which may vary due to factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variations, this effect remains subjective. Remember, direct sunlight exposure can heighten the heat impact and might increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Children typically face more danger than adults as their sweat production is usually lower. Additionally, the bigger skin surface compared to their small size and the increased heat due to their activeness exacerbate the risk.

Humidity

In Namalaka, the average relative humidity in December is 74%.

Rainfall

In Namalaka, in December, it is raining for 23.4 days, with typically 138mm (5.43") of accumulated precipitation. In Namalaka, during the entire year, the rain falls for 127.5 days and collects up to 655mm (25.79") of precipitation.

Daylight

The month with the longest days is December, with an average of 12h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:01 and sunset at 17:55. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 05:13 and sunset at 18:10 CAT.

Sunshine

February and December, with an average of 10.2h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. 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 7 during December translates into the following guidance:
Beware of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals risk burning in less than 20 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this time. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.

Frequently asked questions

In Namalaka, in December, the average high-temperature is 28.2°C (82.8°F), and the average low-temperature is 23.5°C (74.3°F). In December, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is computed to be 32°C (89.6°F).

The average relative humidity in December is 74%.

In December, in Namalaka, Malawi, the rain falls for 23.4 days. Throughout December, 138mm (5.43") of precipitation is accumulated.

With an average of 12h and 54min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year.

The average day length in December in Namalaka is 12h and 57min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 05:01 and sunset at 17:55. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:13 and sunset at 18:10 CAT.

February and December, with an average of 10.2h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Namalaka, Malawi.

In Namalaka, Malawi, the average sunshine duration in December is 10.2h.

The months with the highest UV index in Namalaka, Malawi, are September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

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

  • Average high temperature in December: 28.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is November (28.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (23.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.5°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are November and December (23.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (17.6°C).

Average pressure in December
Namalaka, Malawi

  • Average pressure in December: 1011.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1020.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1011.1mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Namalaka, Malawi

  • Average wind speed in December: 7.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (12.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (7.1km/h).

Average humidity in December
Namalaka, Malawi

  • Average humidity in December: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (58%).

Average rainfall in December
Namalaka, Malawi

  • Average rainfall in December: 138mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (174mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Namalaka, Malawi

  • Average rainfall days in December: 23.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (27 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.7 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 12h and 54min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 10h and 12min

The months with the most sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Namalaka, Malawi

  • Average sunshine days in December: 5.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (30.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (1.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Namalaka, Malawi

  • Average UV index in December: 7

The months with the highest UV index are September, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July and August (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in December
Namalaka, Malawi

  • Average cloud cover in December: 35

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 11).

Average visibility in December
Namalaka, Malawi

  • Average visibility in December: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (9km).