December weather forecast
Letsitele, South Africa

December

Weather in December

The first month of the summer, December, is still a tropical month in Letsitele, South Africa, with temperature in the range of an average low of 21°C (69.8°F) and an average high of 31.5°C (88.7°F).

Temperature

December, marked by an average high-temperature of 31.5°C (88.7°F) and a low-temperature of 21°C (69.8°F), is the warmest month.

Heat index

December's mean heat index is calculated to be a sweltering 38°C (100.4°F). Incorporate special precautions, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is substantial. Sustained activity could cause heatstroke.
In reference to the heat index, it's for places in shade and with a slight wind. The heat index can potentially augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', is found by incorporating humidity levels into the air temperature measurement. The influence of weather can be personal, changing with an individual's body mass, height, and level of physical exertion. Consider the sun's direct rays and their impact; they can potentially increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold great significance to children. Young ones are generally more prone to risk than adults due to their reduced ability to sweat. Their large skin surface area relative to their diminutive bodies and elevated heat production from their activities further enhance this risk.
The human body has a built-in cooling mechanism through perspiration; evaporating sweat dissipates the excess heat. A surge in relative humidity can disrupt the body's normal cooling function by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. Heat-related disorders may develop if heat gain in the body overshadows its cooling capacity, leading to elevated temperatures.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 66%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 19.6 days and accumulates 97mm (3.82") of precipitation.

Daylight

The month with the longest days is December, with an average of 13h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:02 and sunset at 18:32. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 05:14 and sunset at 18:49 SAST.

Sunshine

In Letsitele, the average sunshine in December is 9.4h.

UV index

In Letsitele, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 6 leads to the following instructions:
Employ safeguards and advocate sun safety protocols. Shielding against skin and eye damage is crucial. Seek shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer complete sun protection. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the hottest?
In Letsitele, December is identified by the average highest temperatures, reaching a peak of 31.5°C (88.7°F) and a low of 21°C (69.8°F).
How hot is it in December?
The high-temperature, in December, in Letsitele, is 31.5°C (88.7°F), while the low-temperature averages to 21°C (69.8°F). In December, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is calculated to be 38°C (100.4°F).
What is the average humidity in December?
In Letsitele, the average relative humidity in December is 66%.
What is the rainiest month?
The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 19.6 days and typically aggregates up to 97mm (3.82") of precipitation.
How many days does it rain in December?
In Letsitele, during December, the rain falls for 19.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 97mm (3.82") of precipitation.
When are the longest days?
December has the longest days of the year, with an average of 13h and 36min of daylight.
What is the average length of the day in December?
In Letsitele, the average day length in December is 13h and 35min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in December?
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 05:02 and sunset at 18:32. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:14 and sunset at 18:49 SAST.
How many hours of sunshine does Letsitele have in December?
In Letsitele, the average sunshine duration in December is 9.4h.
What is the UV index intensity in December?
In Letsitele, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December - Letsitele, South Africa
Average temperature in December
Letsitele, South Africa
  • Average high temperature in December: 31.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is December (31.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (24.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (21.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (12.9°C).

Average pressure in December - Letsitele, South Africa
Average pressure in December
Letsitele, South Africa
  • Average pressure in December: 1013.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1023.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.7mbar).

Average wind speed in December - Letsitele, South Africa
Average wind speed in December
Letsitele, South Africa
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (11.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (7.5km/h).

Average humidity in December - Letsitele, South Africa
Average humidity in December
Letsitele, South Africa
  • Average humidity in December: 66%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (70%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (50%).

Average rainfall in December - Letsitele, South Africa
Average rainfall in December
Letsitele, South Africa
  • Average rainfall in December: 97mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (97mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (2mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Letsitele, South Africa
Average rainfall days in December
Letsitele, South Africa
  • Average rainfall days in December: 19.6 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are January and December (19.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (2.4 days).

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Letsitele, South Africa
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Letsitele, South Africa
  • Average daylight in December: 13h and 4min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December - Letsitele, South Africa
Average sunshine days in December
Letsitele, South Africa
  • Average sunshine days in December: 8.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (26.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.7 days).

Average UV index in December - Letsitele, South Africa
Average UV index in December
Letsitele, South Africa
  • Average UV index in December: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January and November (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in December - Letsitele, South Africa
Average cloud cover in December
Letsitele, South Africa
  • Average cloud cover in December: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in December - Letsitele, South Africa
Average visibility in December
Letsitele, South Africa
  • Average visibility in December: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are March, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, April and December (9km).

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