December weather forecastOkauva, Namibia

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the summer in Okauva, is also a hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 31.8°C (89.2°F) and 23.3°C (73.9°F).

Temperature

Okauva marks the onset of December with an average high-temperature of a still tropical 31.8°C (89.2°F), subtly divergent from November's 33.1°C (91.6°F). During the nights in December, Okauva experiences a consistent average temperature of 23.3°C (73.9°F).

Heat index

The heat index for December is computed to be a tropical 33°C (91.4°F). Undertake additional safety actions, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is significant. Persistent activity may induce heatstroke.
It is worth noting that heat index values are gauged for conditions in the shade and light breezes. Heat index values might soar by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with exposure to direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is a metric representing the sensation of warmth when air temperature and moisture come together. Factors including metabolic differences, physical activity, and clothing are additional elements that influence the individual's temperature experience. With the sun shining directly, it's crucial to understand that it can increase the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for babies and toddlers. Children frequently underestimate the necessity to rest and hydrate. Thirst is a late sign of dehydration - thus, it is vital to stay hydrated, particularly during lengthy physical exercises.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 44%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 16.4 days. Throughout December, 61mm (2.4") of precipitation is accumulated. In Okauva, during the entire year, the rain falls for 91.8 days and collects up to 272mm (10.71") 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 06:08 and sunset at 19:14. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 19:29 CAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 9.1h.

UV index

January, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 7 during December translates into these guidelines:
Fend off overexposure. Sun protection is vital. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but keep in mind that not all shade structures provide complete protection. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.

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

The high-temperature, in December, in Okauva, records 31.8°C (89.2°F), while the low-temperature is 23.3°C (73.9°F). In December, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 33°C (91.4°F).

In December, the average relative humidity is 44%.

In Okauva, during December, the rain falls for 16.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 61mm (2.4") of precipitation.

With an average of 13h and 12min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year.

In Okauva, the average day length in December is 13h and 10min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 19:14. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 19:29 CAT.

In Okauva, Namibia, the average sunshine duration in December is 9.1h.

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

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

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Long-term

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

Nov

December

Jan

Average high temperature

33.1°C

31.8°C

31.4°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

13km/h

12.4km/h

12km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

15.5

12.6

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Okauva, Namibia

Average high temperature in December: 31.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (35.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (26.7°C).

Average low temperature in December: 23.3°C

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

Average pressure in December
Okauva, Namibia

Average pressure in December: 1009.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1018.7mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are January and December (1009.4mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Okauva, Namibia

Average wind speed in December: 10.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (13.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (9.6km/h).

Average humidity in December
Okauva, 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 (17%).

Average rainfall in December
Okauva, Namibia

Average rainfall in December: 61mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (62mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are May, June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Okauva, Namibia

Average rainfall days in December: 16.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (17.5 days).
The months with the least rainy days are July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Okauva, 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 6min

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: 8h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Okauva, Namibia

Average sunshine days in December: 12 days

The months with the most sunshine days are July and August (31 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (11.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Okauva, 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
Okauva, Namibia

Average cloud cover in December: 25

The months with the most cloud cover are January, February and March (Cloud cover 28).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 1).

Average visibility in December
Okauva, 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).