December weather forecast
Goba, Mozambique

December, the first month of the summer in Goba, is a tropical month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 21.5°C (70.7°F) and an average high of 30.5°C (86.9°F).

Temperature

With the arrival of December, Goba's average high-temperature registers at a tropical 30.5°C (86.9°F), indicating a subtle variation from the previous month. Goba, during the month of December, experiences an average low-temperature of 21.5°C (70.7°F).

Heat index

Throughout December, the heat index is computed to be a torrid 38°C (100.4°F). Adopt additional preventive measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential outcomes. Prolonged activity may trigger heatstroke.
In reference to the heat index, it's for places in shade and with a slight wind. The direct sunshine could escalate the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', comes about by integrating the temperature readings with the humidity levels. The impression of weather on a person can be swayed by additional aspects, including metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Keep it in mind, direct sunlight can augment the heat you experience, possibly pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for babies and toddlers. Youngsters are usually more at risk than adults, considering they sweat less. Additionally, their high skin surface area compared to their little bodies and their high heat production due to activity increases their risk.
Perspiring is the body's way of cooling down, particularly by allowing sweat to evaporate and take the heat with it. In high relative humidity, the body's ability to evaporate heat is diminished, resulting in a heightened feeling of warmth. When the heat gained surpasses the body's cooling capacity, temperatures rise, signaling potential health concerns.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Goba is 75%.

Rainfall

In Goba, during December, the rain falls for 18.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 65mm (2.56") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 135.5 rainfall days, and 406mm (15.98") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the longest days of the year, with an average of 13h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 04:50 and sunset at 18:30. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:02 and sunset at 18:47 CAT.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 8.6h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 7 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Embrace precautions and observe sun safety norms. Evasion of sunburn is a necessity. UV radiation from the Sun is most intense between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.