December weather forecast
Katutura, Namibia

December

Weather in December

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

Temperature

The average high-temperature during December registers at a still moderately hot 29.4°C (84.9°F), closely corresponding to the preceding month. In December, the recorded average low-temperature is an enjoyable 18.7°C (65.7°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 33%.

Rainfall

In Katutura, in December, during 12.4 rainfall days, 49mm (1.93") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Katutura, during the entire year, the rain falls for 80.2 days and collects up to 304mm (11.97") of precipitation.

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 05:58 and sunset at 19:23. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 19:39 CAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December 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 the ordinary person.
Note: During December, 6 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Use protective steps and abide by sun safety guidelines. Safeguarding against skin and eye harm is necessary. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage.

Frequently asked questions

Is it hot during December?
In Katutura, 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. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in February is estimated at 28°C (82.4°F).
What is the average humidity in December?
The average relative humidity in December is 33%.
How many days does it rain in December?
In December, the rain falls for 12.4 days. Throughout December, 49mm (1.93") of precipitation is accumulated.
When are the longest days?
December has the longest days of the year, with an average of 13h and 30min of daylight.
How many hours of daylight does Katutura have in December?
The average day length in December is 13h and 29min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in December?
In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 19:23. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 19:39 CAT.
How long on average sun shines in December?
In Katutura, the average sunshine duration in December is 10.1h.
When is the highest UV index?
The months with the highest UV index in Katutura are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.
How high is the UV index in December?
In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Katutura, 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
Katutura, 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
Katutura, 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
Katutura, 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
Katutura, 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
Katutura, 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
Katutura, 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: 10h and 1min

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
Katutura, 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
Katutura, 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
Katutura, 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
Katutura, 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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