December weather forecast
Zomba, Malawi

Rounding off the year, December in Zomba, Malawi brings a slight relief from November's highs with a drop in temperature and rainfall. Moving from November, December continues to be warm but not as scorching, making it comfortable for outdoor pursuits. Nevertheless, the high rainfall makes December an integral part of Zomba's wet season. The year ends on a note of relative humidity and rain-laden days, balanced by substantial sunshine hours and fewer cloud cover percentage than November. Despite a decrease in daylight hours, the overall visibility remains stable and good, concluding a year of varied weather patterns.

Temperature

Zomba's average high-temperature in December is a still hot 30.5°C (86.9°F), marking an insignificant difference from the 32.3°C (90.1°F) of November. During December, the average low-temperature is a pleasant 21.1°C (70°F).

Heat index

The heat index value for December is appraised at a torrid 37°C (98.6°F). Exercise extra preventive actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are plausible. Continuous activity could result in heatstroke.
It is emphasized that the heat index's values are meant for shaded zones with mild winds. Exposure to direct sunlight may make the heat index values climb by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', blends air temperature and moisture content to represent the felt temperature to humans. Elements of metabolic variation, physical activity, and clothing contribute to the effect of temperature on an individual. Direct sun exposure is noteworthy in its ability to escalate the felt temperature, potentially adding 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Kids are usually in more danger than grown-ups as they tend to sweat less. Plus, their bigger skin surface in relation to their small frames and increased heat generation due to their activity level make them more susceptible.
Perspiring is how the human body naturally cools down, as sweat's evaporation takes away excess heat. Increased relative humidity slows down evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of heat removal from the body, culminating in a sensation of overheating. As body temperatures escalate without effective heat release, one might face dehydration threats.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 72%.

Rainfall

In Zomba, Malawi, during December, the rain falls for 25.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 221mm (8.7") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 169.2 rainfall days, and 1057mm (41.61") 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 04:58 and sunset at 17:57. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:11 and sunset at 18:12 CAT.

Sunshine

In Zomba, the average sunshine in December is 9.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during December translates into these guidelines:
Stay clear of intense sun exposure. Solar protection is of utmost significance. During the period from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., UV radiation is highest. Try to avoid direct sunlight during these hours. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.