December weather forecastLichinga, Mozambique

December

Weather in December

December in Lichinga is characterized by wet, warm weather with frequent occurrences of rain. The highest value of rainfall for the year is recorded at a whopping 244mm (9.61"), drawing attention to the peak of the wet season. Climate conditions exhibit high temperatures, and daylight hours gradually lessen as the days become shorter. Heavily cloudy skies and increased humidity contribute to the thick, hazy nature of the city's atmosphere. Receding wind speeds close out the year, paving the way for calmer weather patterns.

Temperature

Lichinga's December reports an average high-temperature of a still warm 26.8°C (80.2°F), exhibiting a minor difference from November. Lichinga records an average nighttime low of 18.8°C (65.8°F) in December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 26.9 days and typically aggregates up to 244mm (9.61") of precipitation.

Daylight

December has the longest days of the year in Lichinga, with an average of 12h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:02 and sunset at 17:53. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 05:15 and sunset at 18:09 CAT.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 8.7h.

UV index

January, March, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Lichinga, Mozambique. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Stick with precautions and abide by sun safety procedures. Evading sunburn is essential. Seek shade and limit direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but be aware that not all shade structures provide complete sun protection. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.

Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in December, in Lichinga, is 26.8°C (80.2°F) and the average low-temperature is 18.8°C (65.8°F). In November, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 32°C (89.6°F).

In December, the average relative humidity in Lichinga is 82%.

December is the month with the most rainfall in Lichinga, Mozambique. Rain falls for 26.9 days and accumulates 244mm (9.61") of precipitation.

In December, in Lichinga, Mozambique, the rain falls for 26.9 days. Throughout December, 244mm (9.61") of precipitation is accumulated.

The month with the longest days is December, with an average of 12h and 54min of daylight.

The average day length in December in Lichinga is 12h and 54min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 05:02 and sunset at 17:53. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:15 and sunset at 18:09 CAT.

The average sunshine duration in December in Lichinga is 8.7h.

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

In Lichinga, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Lichinga, Mozambique

  • Average high temperature in December: 26.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (29.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (22.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is November (19.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (11.9°C).

Average pressure in December
Lichinga, Mozambique

  • Average pressure in December: 1011.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1020.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1011.1mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Lichinga, Mozambique

  • Average wind speed in December: 5.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (7.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (4.8km/h).

Average humidity in December
Lichinga, Mozambique

  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (48%).

Average rainfall in December
Lichinga, Mozambique

  • Average rainfall in December: 244mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (244mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (3mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Lichinga, Mozambique

  • Average rainfall days in December: 26.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (28.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (3.6 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Lichinga, Mozambique

  • 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 8h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is September (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 7h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Lichinga, Mozambique

  • Average sunshine days in December: 3.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (23.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (2.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Lichinga, Mozambique

  • 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
Lichinga, Mozambique

  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 15).

Average visibility in December
Lichinga, Mozambique

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are July, August, September, October and November (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and April (7km).