December weather forecast
Otjiungukwa, Namibia

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the summer in Otjiungukwa, is still a tropical month, with an average temperature ranging between min 21.2°C (70.2°F) and max 31.1°C (88°F).

Temperature

The transition from November to December sees average high-temperatures adjusting to a still hot 31.1°C (88°F), from a not significantly different 31.3°C (88.3°F). The average temperature during December nights is registered at an agreeable 21.2°C (70.2°F).

Humidity

In Otjiungukwa, the average relative humidity in December is 38%.

Rainfall

In Otjiungukwa, in December, during 13 rainfall days, 51mm (2.01") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Otjiungukwa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 75.2 days and collects up to 233mm (9.17") 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 December, sunrise is at 05:46 and sunset at 19:13. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 19:30 CAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Otjiungukwa is 11.1h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Otjiungukwa are January, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 7 during December translates into these guidelines:
Stick with precautions and abide by sun safety procedures. Evading sunburn is essential. Limit direct sun exposure especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. However, keep in mind that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

How hot is December?
December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 31.1°C (88°F) and a low-temperature of 21.2°C (70.2°F). In March, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 29°C (84.2°F).
What is the average humidity in December?
In December, the average relative humidity is 38%.
How much does it rain in December?
In Otjiungukwa, during December, the rain falls for 13 days and regularly aggregates up to 51mm (2.01") of precipitation.
When are the longest days?
December has the longest days of the year, with an average of 13h and 30min of daylight.
What is the average length of the day in December?
In Otjiungukwa, the average day length in December is 13h and 32min.
When are sunrise and sunset in December in Otjiungukwa?
In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:46 and sunset at 19:13. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 19:30 CAT.
How long on average sun shines in December?
In December, the average sunshine duration is 11.1h.
What is the month with the highest UV index?
January, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index.
What is the UV index intensity in December?
The average daily maximum UV index in December is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
Average high temperature
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Average temperature in December - Otjiungukwa, Namibia
Average temperature in December
Otjiungukwa, Namibia
  • Average high temperature in December: 31.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is November (31.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (21.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is December (21.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (7°C).

Average pressure in December - Otjiungukwa, Namibia
Average pressure in December
Otjiungukwa, Namibia
  • Average pressure in December: 1010.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1022.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1010.3mbar).

Average wind speed in December - Otjiungukwa, Namibia
Average wind speed in December
Otjiungukwa, Namibia
  • Average wind speed in December: 12.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (14.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (11.2km/h).

Average humidity in December - Otjiungukwa, Namibia
Average humidity in December
Otjiungukwa, Namibia
  • Average humidity in December: 38%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (49%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (20%).

Average rainfall in December - Otjiungukwa, Namibia
Average rainfall in December
Otjiungukwa, Namibia
  • Average rainfall in December: 51mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (60mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July and August (0mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Otjiungukwa, Namibia
Average rainfall days in December
Otjiungukwa, Namibia
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is February (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (0.2 days).

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Otjiungukwa, Namibia
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Otjiungukwa, 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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 11h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 11h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and October (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December - Otjiungukwa, Namibia
Average sunshine days in December
Otjiungukwa, Namibia
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (30.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (12.1 days).

Average UV index in December - Otjiungukwa, Namibia
Average UV index in December
Otjiungukwa, Namibia
  • Average UV index in December: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is July (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in December - Otjiungukwa, Namibia
Average cloud cover in December
Otjiungukwa, Namibia
  • Average cloud cover in December: 19

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 23).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 2).

Average visibility in December - Otjiungukwa, Namibia
Average visibility in December
Otjiungukwa, 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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