December weather forecast
Mo-Konkodu, Sierra Leone

The first month of the winter, December, is still a tropical month in Mo-Konkodu, Sierra Leone, with an average temperature varying between 24.5°C (76.1°F) and 31°C (87.8°F).

Temperature

Mo-Konkodu observes an average high-temperature of a still tropical 31°C (87.8°F) in December, barely different from 30.1°C (86.2°F) in November. During December, Mo-Konkodu experiences an average low-temperature of 24.5°C (76.1°F) at night.

Heat index

December's heat index is computed to be a torrid 37°C (98.6°F). Ensure extra safety steps, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Long activity might lead to heatstroke.
Be advised, the heat index considers values for conditions in shade and with a light breeze. A direct sunlight exposure may boost the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is a measure of how hot it feels when the actual air humidity is factored in. The influence of weather is personal, with varied individuals experiencing it differently due to differences in body mass, stature, and physical exertion levels. Direct sun exposure is noteworthy in its ability to escalate the felt temperature, potentially adding 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Younglings are generally more in peril than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Coupled with a larger skin surface relative to their tiny bodies and greater heat production because of their activity, they become more at risk.
Through perspiration, the body has a natural mechanism to eliminate excessive heat via sweat evaporation. When relative humidity is at high levels, the evaporation rate lessens, causing the body to keep more heat than it would in less humid conditions. Excessive heat gain, when not shed effectively by the body, can result in increasing body temperatures and related hazards.

Humidity

In Mo-Konkodu, the average relative humidity in December is 69%.

Rainfall

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

Daylight

With an average of 11h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:50 and sunset at 18:31. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 07:05 and sunset at 18:44 GMT.

Sunshine

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 unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 7 translates into these guidelines:
Shun overexposure. Protection from sun ravages is indispensable. Stay in the shade and limit sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat.