December weather forecast
Bloemhof, South Africa

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the summer in Bloemhof, is a tropical month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 19.1°C (66.4°F) and 30.8°C (87.4°F).

Temperature

Bloemhof sees its peak of temperatures during January and December, with an average high-temperature of 30.8°C (87.4°F).

Heat index

December's mean heat index is estimated at a hot 31°C (87.8°F). Enduring exposure and ongoing activity could cause a sense of fatigue and subsequent heat cramps.
Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. The heat index has the possibility to be enhanced by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when there is direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', reflects the blend of air temperature and relative humidity to give a temperature impression. Additional elements including metabolic differences, the level of physical activity, and attire have a role in shaping the individual's temperature perception. 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 extremely significant for babies and toddlers. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.

Humidity

In Bloemhof, the average relative humidity in December is 40%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 12.7 days and accumulates 46mm (1.81") of precipitation.

Daylight

December has the longest days of the year in Bloemhof, with an average of 13h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Bloemhof, sunrise is at 05:14 and sunset at 18:59. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:25 and sunset at 19:16 SAST.

Sunshine

In Bloemhof, South Africa, the average sunshine in December is 11.6h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January and 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 radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Use measures and accept sun safety conventions. Guarding against skin and eye trauma is of high priority. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the period of highest UV radiation. Remember, however, that not all shade structures offer full protection. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the hottest in Bloemhof?
Bloemhof's warmest period falls in January and December, when the average high-temperatures ascend to 30.8°C (87.4°F).
How hot is December in Bloemhof?
During December, Bloemhof experiences an average high-temperature of 30.8°C (87.4°F) and a low-temperature of 19.1°C (66.4°F). In December, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 31°C (87.8°F).
What is the average humidity in December in Bloemhof?
In December, the average relative humidity in Bloemhof is 40%.
What is the wettest month in Bloemhof?
The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 12.7 days and typically aggregates up to 46mm (1.81") of precipitation.
How much does it rain in Bloemhof in December?
In Bloemhof, in December, it is raining for 12.7 days, with typically 46mm (1.81") of accumulated precipitation.
When are the longest days in Bloemhof?
With an average of 13h and 54min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year in Bloemhof, South Africa.
How many hours of daylight does Bloemhof have in December?
The average day length in December in Bloemhof is 13h and 52min.
When are sunrise and sunset in December in Bloemhof?
On the first day of December in Bloemhof, sunrise is at 05:14 and sunset at 18:59. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:25 and sunset at 19:16 SAST.
How long on average sun shines in December in Bloemhof?
In December, the average sunshine duration is 11.6h.
What are the months with the highest UV index in Bloemhof?
The months with the highest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.
How high is the UV index in December in Bloemhof?
The average daily maximum UV index in December in Bloemhof, South Africa, is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December - Bloemhof, South Africa
Average temperature in December
Bloemhof, South Africa
  • Average high temperature in December: 30.8°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are January and December (30.8°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are June and July (17.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 19.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (19.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (5.5°C).

Average pressure in December - Bloemhof, South Africa
Average pressure in December
Bloemhof, South Africa
  • Average pressure in December: 1011.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1024.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1011.7mbar).

Average wind speed in December - Bloemhof, South Africa
Average wind speed in December
Bloemhof, South Africa
  • Average wind speed in December: 13.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (14.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (9.6km/h).

Average humidity in December - Bloemhof, South Africa
Average humidity in December
Bloemhof, South Africa
  • Average humidity in December: 40%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (50%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (29%).

Average rainfall in December - Bloemhof, South Africa
Average rainfall in December
Bloemhof, South Africa
  • Average rainfall in December: 46mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (46mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (1mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Bloemhof, South Africa
Average rainfall days in December
Bloemhof, South Africa
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (12.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (0.9 days).

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Bloemhof, South Africa
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Bloemhof, South Africa
  • Average daylight in December: 13h and 5min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 11h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 7h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December - Bloemhof, South Africa
Average sunshine days in December
Bloemhof, South Africa
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (29.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (14.3 days).

Average UV index in December - Bloemhof, South Africa
Average UV index in December
Bloemhof, South Africa
  • Average UV index in December: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in December - Bloemhof, South Africa
Average cloud cover in December
Bloemhof, South Africa
  • Average cloud cover in December: 17

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 19).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in December - Bloemhof, South Africa
Average visibility in December
Bloemhof, South Africa
  • Average visibility in December: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).

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