December weather forecastHentiesbaai, Namibia
December
Weather in December
As Hentiesbaai, Namibia welcomes December, an uptick in both land and sea temperatures become conspicuous. This, coupled with the city's increased humidity, translates into warmer days and milder nights. Although rainfall figures do see an escalation heading into December, precipitation remains light and sporadic. A slowdown in wind speeds marks the December weather, with a decrease to 16.3km/h (10.1mph). In comparison to November, atmospheric pressure measured in December registers a minor drop, averaging out at 1012.1 mb.Temperature
The transition into December reveals an average high-temperature of a still agreeable 21.2°C (70.2°F), mirroring a close resemblance to November. Hentiesbaai's nighttime temperatures in December see a subtle dip to an average of 17°C (62.6°F).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December in Hentiesbaai is 76%.Rainfall
In Hentiesbaai, during December, the rain falls for 2.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 5mm (0.2") of precipitation. In Hentiesbaai, during the entire year, the rain falls for 24.7 days and collects up to 42mm (1.65") of precipitation.Sea temperature
In Hentiesbaai, the average seawater temperature in December is 16.9°C (62.4°F).Note: The majority of people find swimming in 16.9°C (62.4°F) unenjoyable. As the water temperature decreases from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F), breathing becomes more challenging to control.
Daylight
With an average of 13h and 30min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 19:33. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 19:49 CAT.
Sunshine
The months with the most sunshine are August through December, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine.UV index
May through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Hentiesbaai. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum UV index of 5 during December translates into these guidelines:
Exercise caution. Those with pale skin may experience burns in less than half an hour. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Hentiesbaai, 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
Hentiesbaai, 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
Hentiesbaai, 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
Hentiesbaai, 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
Hentiesbaai, 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
Hentiesbaai, 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 sea temperature in December
Hentiesbaai, Namibia
- Average sea temperature in December: 16.9°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is February (19.8°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are August and September (13.8°C).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Hentiesbaai, 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 48min).
- Average sunshine in December: 9h and 54min
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
Hentiesbaai, 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
Hentiesbaai, 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
Hentiesbaai, 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
Hentiesbaai, 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).
