December weather forecast
Gobabeb, Namibia

December

Weather in December

In December, Gobabeb experiences a mild increase in temperature, featuring warmer winter days. A heightened humidity level signifies the presence of more moisture in the atmosphere than during the majority of the year. The wind speeds seem to moderate from the peaks of November, bringing in a calmer wind pattern. The amount of rainfall continues to be on the relatively higher side, compared to the generally dry climate. In particular, December sees a relatively higher fall of 5mm (0.2") rain, alongside high relative humidity of 76%, making it one of the moistest periods of the year.

Temperature

December's weather records an average high-temperature of a still agreeable 21.2°C (70.2°F), showing little deviation from November. Gobabeb encounters a negligible difference from daytime peaks throughout the December nights, with a low-temperature average of 17°C (62.6°F).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Gobabeb, in December, it is raining for 2.5 days, with typically 5mm (0.2") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 24.7 rainfall days, and 42mm (1.65") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 13h and 36min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 19:33. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 19:49 CAT.

Sunshine

August through December, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.

UV index

May through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 5 translates into the following recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Protective measures against sun-induced damage are advised. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Gobabeb in December?
The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 21.2°C (70.2°F) and 17°C (62.6°F) respectively.
What is the average humidity in December in Gobabeb?
In Gobabeb, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.
How many days does it rain in December?
In Gobabeb, Namibia, in December, it is raining for 2.5 days, with typically 5mm (0.2") of accumulated precipitation.
When are the longest days?
With an average of 13h and 36min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year.
What is the average length of the day in December?
In December, the average day length is 13h and 34min.
When are sunrise and sunset in December in Gobabeb?
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 19:33. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 19:49 CAT.
What are the months with the most sunshine?
August through December, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.
How long on average sun shines in December?
In December, the average sunshine duration is 9.9h.
When is the lowest UV index?
May through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index.
What is the UV index reading in December?
In Gobabeb, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
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Average temperature in December - Gobabeb, Namibia
Average temperature in December
Gobabeb, Namibia
  • Average high temperature in December: 21.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (23.5°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are September and October (20°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 17°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is March (19.3°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are August and September (14°C).

Average pressure in December - Gobabeb, Namibia
Average pressure in December
Gobabeb, Namibia
  • Average pressure in December: 1012.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1018.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1011.2mbar).

Average wind speed in December - Gobabeb, Namibia
Average wind speed in December
Gobabeb, Namibia
  • Average wind speed in December: 16.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (17.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (14.3km/h).

Average humidity in December - Gobabeb, Namibia
Average humidity in December
Gobabeb, Namibia
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (54%).

Average rainfall in December - Gobabeb, Namibia
Average rainfall in December
Gobabeb, Namibia
  • Average rainfall in December: 5mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are February and March (10mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July and August (0mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Gobabeb, Namibia
Average rainfall days in December
Gobabeb, Namibia
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (5.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.2 days).

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Gobabeb, Namibia
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Gobabeb, Namibia
  • Average daylight in December: 13h and 4min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 9h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are August, September, October, November and December (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December - Gobabeb, Namibia
Average sunshine days in December
Gobabeb, Namibia
  • Average sunshine days in December: 27.7 days

The months with the most sunshine days are July and August (30.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (22.6 days).

Average UV index in December - Gobabeb, Namibia
Average UV index in December
Gobabeb, Namibia
  • Average UV index in December: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March and April (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in December - Gobabeb, Namibia
Average cloud cover in December
Gobabeb, Namibia
  • Average cloud cover in December: 12

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 17).
The months with the least cloud cover are May, June and July (Cloud cover 3).

Average visibility in December - Gobabeb, Namibia
Average visibility in December
Gobabeb, 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).

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