December weather forecast
Cantia, Mozambique

December, the first month of the summer in Cantia, is a hot month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 26.3°C (79.3°F) and an average high of 30.4°C (86.7°F).

Temperature

The temperatures reach their highest averages in December, with highs of 30.4°C (86.7°F) and lows of 26.3°C (79.3°F).

Heat index

December's average heat index is appraised at a very hot 38°C (100.4°F). Implement additional safety measures to avoid heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity might trigger heatstroke.
The heat index's values are generally associated with conditions in shade and light breezes. The heat index could experience an increase of 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', embodies the combination of air temperature and moisture content to illustrate perceived heat. One's perception of temperature can vary depending on physical activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. One should be aware that direct sunshine can amplify the perceived temperature, raising the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for 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.
Perspiration, followed by sweat evaporation, is the human body's chief method to maintain a balanced temperature. With an abundance of moisture present in the air, the process of evaporation becomes less effective, and the body fails to cool down as it should, leading to the sensation of overheating. Overheating risks increase with rising body temperatures, especially if heat release isn't efficient.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Cantia is 76%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 16.3 days. Throughout December, 133mm (5.24") of precipitation is accumulated. In Cantia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 157.3 days and collects up to 1047mm (41.22") of precipitation.

Daylight

The month with the longest days in Cantia is December, with an average of 12h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 04:44 and sunset at 17:35. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 04:56 and sunset at 17:50 CAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Cantia, Mozambique, is 8.6h.

UV index

January through May, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Cantia. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 7 transforms into the following instructions:
Beware of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals risk burning in less than 20 minutes. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., UV radiation is strongest. Make an effort to avoid direct sunlight during this time, remembering that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.