December weather forecast
Bomodia, Sierra Leone

December, the first month of the winter in Bomodia, is still a tropical month, with an average temperature ranging between max 31°C (87.8°F) and min 24.5°C (76.1°F).

Temperature

Bomodia's shift into December sets the average high-temperature at a still tropical 31°C (87.8°F), a figure that deviates only slightly from November's 30.1°C (86.2°F). An average low-temperature of 24.5°C (76.1°F) is observed in Bomodia during the December nights.

Heat index

The heat index value during December is estimated at a very hot 37°C (98.6°F). Apply extra caution, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could happen. Heatstroke might occur with long-duration activity.
When referencing the heat index, its values are suitable for shady environments and light breezes. Exposure to the direct sun could elevate the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', stands as a testimony to how temperature and humidity combine to impact our sense of warmth. An individual's perception of weather can be swayed by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, pregnancy status, and their level of physical exertion. Exposure to direct sun rays can influence the heat you feel, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. Kids are usually in more danger than grown-ups as they tend to sweat less. Plus, their bigger skin surface in relation to their small frames and increased heat generation due to their activity level make them more susceptible.
The physiological way the human body responds to excessive heat is by inducing perspiration, using sweat evaporation as a cooling mechanism. When the level of relative humidity is elevated, evaporation diminishes, causing more warmth to be retained in the body than in dry air. When heat gain exceeds the level the body can remove, body temperature begins to rise, and heat-related illnesses and disorders may develop.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Bomodia is 69%.

Rainfall

In Bomodia, during December, the rain falls for 4 days and regularly aggregates up to 7mm (0.28") of precipitation. In Bomodia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 206.1 days and collects up to 1534mm (60.39") of precipitation.

Daylight

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

Sunshine

In Bomodia, the average sunshine in December is 9.7h.

UV index

January through June, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 7 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Elude overexposure. Fair-skinned people could get burnt in less than 20 minutes. The Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely.