December weather forecastGamsberg, Namibia

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the summer in Gamsberg, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature varying between 18.7°C (65.7°F) and 29.4°C (84.9°F).

Temperature

The advent of December observes an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 29.4°C (84.9°F), nearly identical to November's 29.5°C (85.1°F). Nighttime temperatures hover around an average low of 18.7°C (65.7°F) in December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 33%.

Rainfall

In Gamsberg, during December, the rain falls for 12.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 49mm (1.93") of precipitation. In Gamsberg, Namibia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 80.2 days and collects up to 304mm (11.97") of precipitation.

Daylight

December has the longest days of the year, with an average of 13h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 19:27. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 19:44 CAT.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Gamsberg is 10.1h.

UV index

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 6 during December translates into the following directions:
Take precautions and utilize sun safety practices. Protection against skin and eye damage is required. During the period from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., UV radiation is highest. Try to avoid direct sunlight during these hours. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely.

Frequently asked questions

In Gamsberg, in December, the average high-temperature is 29.4°C (84.9°F), and the average low-temperature is 18.7°C (65.7°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in February is appraised at 28°C (82.4°F).

In December, the average relative humidity is 33%.

In Gamsberg, in December, it is raining for 12.4 days, with typically 49mm (1.93") of accumulated precipitation.

December has the longest days of the year in Gamsberg, with an average of 13h and 30min of daylight.

The average day length in December is 13h and 33min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 19:27. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 19:44 CAT.

In Gamsberg, the average sunshine duration in December is 10.1h.

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Gamsberg, Namibia

  • Average high temperature in December: 29.4°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are October and November (29.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (19.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (18.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (6°C).

Average pressure in December
Gamsberg, Namibia

  • Average pressure in December: 1011mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1021.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1010.7mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Gamsberg, Namibia

  • Average wind speed in December: 10.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (12.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (9.3km/h).

Average humidity in December
Gamsberg, Namibia

  • Average humidity in December: 33%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (51%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September and October (19%).

Average rainfall in December
Gamsberg, Namibia

  • Average rainfall in December: 49mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (102mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July and August (0mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Gamsberg, Namibia

  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is February (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Gamsberg, Namibia

  • Average daylight in December: 13h and 30min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 10h and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Gamsberg, Namibia

  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (30.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Gamsberg, Namibia

  • Average UV index in December: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are June and July (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in December
Gamsberg, Namibia

  • Average cloud cover in December: 15

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 22).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 1).

Average visibility in December
Gamsberg, Namibia

  • Average visibility in December: 10km

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