December weather forecastMintomo, Sierra Leone

Weather in December

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

Temperature

Mintomo's weather in December, with an average high-temperature of a still hot 31°C (87.8°F), subtly shifts from November's 30.1°C (86.2°F). Mintomo, in December, experiences an average temperature of 24.5°C (76.1°F) at night.

Heat index

For December, the heat index is computed to be a sweltering 37°C (98.6°F). Take more preventive steps, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is elevated. Long activity may culminate in heatstroke.
Heat index readings emphasize conditions of light breezes and shaded spots. Heat index values may rise by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when exposed to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', takes into account both air temperature and humidity to illustrate what people actually feel. 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 in direct sunlight, one should be cautious as it can raise the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for children. In general, children are more at risk than adults because they sweat less. Furthermore, the large skin surface compared to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their actions contribute to this vulnerability.
The human body has a built-in cooling mechanism through perspiration; evaporating sweat dissipates the excess heat. Greater relative humidity lessens the rate of evaporation, thus decreasing the body's heat dispersal, which gives rise to a sensation of overheating. Excessive heat gain, when not shed effectively by the body, can result in increasing body temperatures and related hazards.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Mintomo, in December, during 4 rainfall days, 7mm (0.28") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 205.9 rainfall days, and 1507mm (59.33") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Mintomo is December, with an average of 11h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Mintomo, sunrise is at 06:51 and sunset at 18:29. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:06 and sunset at 18:42 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Mintomo is 9.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Mintomo are January through June, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 7 transforms into these recommendations:
Persist in precautions and follow sun safety policies. Keeping sunburn at bay is imperative. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes.