December weather forecastOkatana, Namibia

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the summer in Okatana, is still a hot month, with an average temperature ranging between min 23.2°C (73.8°F) and max 32°C (89.6°F).

Temperature

With the advent of December, Okatana experiences an average high-temperature of a still tropical 32°C (89.6°F), mirroring a close resemblance to the previous month. Okatana's average low-temperature during December nights is observed to be a warm 23.2°C (73.8°F).

Heat index

The average heat index in December is appraised at a hot 33°C (91.4°F). Ensure heightened precautions, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is significant. Sustained activity could provoke heatstroke.
Understand that the heat index values take into account shaded locations and mild winds. Direct sunlight exposure may result in a rise of the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is a single figure representing how weather conditions feel when combining temperature and humidity. The impact of weather on an individual can be subjective, affected by the person's activity and heat perception, which can vary due to elements including wind, clothing, and metabolic differences. When you're directly under the sun's rays, remember that the heat index may surge by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Young ones are generally more prone to risk than adults due to their reduced ability to sweat. Their large skin surface area relative to their diminutive bodies and elevated heat production from their activities further enhance this risk.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 44%.

Rainfall

In Okatana, Namibia, during December, the rain falls for 17.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 78mm (3.07") of precipitation. In Okatana, during the entire year, the rain falls for 100.8 days and collects up to 379mm (14.92") of precipitation.

Daylight

With an average of 13h and 12min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 19:19. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 19:35 CAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Okatana is 9.4h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 7 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Use measures and accept sun safety conventions. Guarding against skin and eye trauma is of high priority. Attempt to stay under shade and limit exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Remember, devices such as parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear.

Updated: Jun 4, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 32°C (89.6°F) and 23.2°C (73.8°F) respectively. In December, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is appraised at 33°C (91.4°F).

In December, the average relative humidity in Okatana is 44%.

In Okatana, in December, it is raining for 17.1 days, with typically 78mm (3.07") of accumulated precipitation.

The month with the longest days is December, with an average of 13h and 12min of daylight.

The average day length in December is 13h and 10min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 19:19. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 19:35 CAT.

In Okatana, the average sunshine duration in December is 9.4h.

January, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index.

In Okatana, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Year J F M A M J J A S O N December

Nov

December

Jan

Average high temperature

33.1°C

32°C

31.5°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

12.8km/h

12.5km/h

11.8km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

14.4

11.2

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Okatana, Namibia

Average high temperature in December: 32°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (35.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (26.7°C).

Average low temperature in December: 23.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is November (23.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (11.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Okatana, Namibia

Average pressure in December: 1009.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1018.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1009.5mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Okatana, Namibia

Average wind speed in December: 10.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (13.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (9.4km/h).

Average humidity in December
Okatana, Namibia

Average humidity in December: 44%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (55%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (18%).

Average rainfall in December
Okatana, Namibia

Average rainfall in December: 78mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (83mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are May, June, July and August (0mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Okatana, Namibia

Average rainfall days in December: 17.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (20 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December: 13h and 12min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 6min).

Average sunshine in December: 9h and 24min

The months with the most sunshine are August and September (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 9h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Okatana, Namibia

Average sunshine days in December: 11.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (31 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (10 days).

Average UV index in December
Okatana, Namibia

Average UV index in December: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in December
Okatana, Namibia

Average cloud cover in December: 24

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 28).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 1).

Average visibility in December
Okatana, 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).