December weather forecast
Aku Town, Sierra Leone

December, the first month of the winter in Aku Town, is still a hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 24.5°C (76.1°F) and 31°C (87.8°F).

Temperature

Aku Town, Sierra Leone, records an average high-temperature of a still tropical 31°C (87.8°F) as December arrives, nearly mirroring the previous month's climate. During the nights in December, Aku Town observes an average low-temperature of 24.5°C (76.1°F).

Heat index

The heat index in December is evaluated at a sweltering 37°C (98.6°F). Heightened precautions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential risks. Continuous activity could lead to heatstroke.
Realize that the values for the heat index are set for shaded places and light winds. With direct sunlight, the heat index could increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', determines the feeling of heat when you account for the relative humidity. The effect is experienced differently by individuals, hinging on unique characteristics such as body mass, stature, and level of activity. Bear in mind that direct sunshine exposure increases weather impact, and may raise heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Young children are generally more endangered than adults, as they usually less sweat. And also, due to larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production as a result of their activity.
Through perspiration, the body has a natural mechanism to eliminate excessive heat via sweat evaporation. Under conditions of increased relative humidity, the evaporation rate lessens, causing the body to retain more heat than under less humid conditions. When heat uptake goes beyond the body's cooling mechanisms, there's a surge in body temperature, posing health risks.

Humidity

In Aku Town, the average relative humidity in December is 69%.

Rainfall

In Aku Town, Sierra Leone, during December, the rain falls for 4 days and regularly aggregates up to 7mm (0.28") of precipitation. In Aku Town, during the entire year, the rain falls for 205.9 days and collects up to 1507mm (59.33") of precipitation.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Aku Town, with an average of 11h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:52 and sunset at 18:31. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:07 and sunset at 18:44 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Aku Town is 9.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through June, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 7 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Employ safeguards and advocate sun safety protocols. Shielding against skin and eye damage is crucial. Avoid direct Sun exposure and stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is most intense, noting that not all shade structures offer full protection. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key.