December weather forecast
Yelkakrom, Sierra Leone

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

Temperature

Yelkakrom, Sierra Leone, experiences a transition to a still hot 31°C (87.8°F) in average high-temperatures with the arrival of December, not greatly differing from November's 30.1°C (86.2°F). Yelkakrom, during December nights, observes an average temperature of 24.5°C (76.1°F).

Heat index

The heat index for December is appraised at a sweltering 37°C (98.6°F). Adopt extra preventive measures, the occurrence of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is likely. Heatstroke may follow extended activity.
Data suggests that the heat index is set for environments in shade and with a light wind. Exposing to direct sunshine may enhance heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is calculated by taking the relative humidity value for a specific location and factoring it into the air temperature reading. One's perception of temperature can vary depending on physical activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. When you're directly under the sun's rays, remember that the heat index may surge by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for babies and toddlers. Youngsters are usually more at risk than adults, considering they sweat less. Additionally, their high skin surface area compared to their little bodies and their high heat production due to activity increases their risk.
The natural cooling mechanism in humans involves perspiration, where the evaporation of sweat balances out excessive warmth. Under conditions of high relative humidity, the rate of evaporation decreases. This results in the body retaining more heat than under conditions of dry air. If heat absorption exceeds the body's cooling ability, body temperature can elevate, resulting in potential thermal illnesses.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Yelkakrom, in December, it is raining for 4 days, with typically 7mm (0.28") of accumulated precipitation. In Yelkakrom, Sierra Leone, during the entire year, the rain falls for 205.9 days and collects up to 1507mm (59.33") of precipitation.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Yelkakrom is December, with an average of 11h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:51 and sunset at 18:31. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 07:06 and sunset at 18:44 GMT.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine 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 health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 7 during December translates into the following directions:
Persist with safeguards and heed sun safety doctrines. Keeping sunburn at bay is of prime importance. UV radiation from the sun is at its strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure during these hours. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.