December weather forecast
Hentiesbaai, 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.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Hentiesbaai in December?
December temperatures in Hentiesbaai vary between a high-temperature of 21.2°C (70.2°F) and a low-temperature of 17°C (62.6°F).
What is the average humidity in December?
In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.
How much does it rain in December?
In Hentiesbaai, during December, the rain falls for 2.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 5mm (0.2") of precipitation.
What is the sea temperature in December?
In Hentiesbaai, in December, the average water temperature is 16.9°C (62.4°F). Swimming in 16.9°C (62.4°F) is not enjoyable for the majority. Controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as surface water temperature decreases below 21°C (69.8°F).
When are the longest days?
With an average of 13h and 30min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year in Hentiesbaai.
How many hours of daylight does Hentiesbaai have in December?
The average day length in December is 13h and 28min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in December?
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 19:33. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 19:49 CAT.
What is the month 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.
What are the months with the lowest UV index?
The months with the lowest UV index are May through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.
What is the UV index reading in December?
In Hentiesbaai, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
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Average temperature in December - Hentiesbaai, Namibia
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 /
Average sunshine in December
Hentiesbaai, Namibia
  • Average daylight in December: 13h and 3min

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 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 - Hentiesbaai, Namibia
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
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
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
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).

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