December weather forecast
Kibiti, Tanzania

December, the first month of the summer in Kibiti, is still a tropical month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.8°C (87.4°F) and 24.8°C (76.6°F).

Temperature

The shift into December reveals an average high-temperature of a still tropical 30.8°C (87.4°F), closely mirroring November's climate. In the month of December, Kibiti witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 24.8°C (76.6°F).

Heat index

The heat index value for December is estimated at a torrid 39°C (102.2°F). Greater safety measures are needed, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is high. Continuous activity might trigger heatstroke.
Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. If directly exposed to the sun, the heat index could rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', reflects the blend of air temperature and relative humidity to give a temperature impression. The impact of weather is individual, with diverse individuals experiencing it differently due to variations in body mass, height, and activity levels. One must note that being under the direct sun can escalate the heat's effects, with the heat index possibly rising by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Young ones generally face higher dangers than adults since they sweat less. Along with their large skin surface area compared totheir small bodies and increased heat production from their activities, the risks are heightened.
In the face of high temperatures, the human body's reflex is to perspire, leveraging sweat evaporation for cooling. Under high air temperature and high humidity (high heat index) conditions, the body's ability to perspire is compromised, increasing the sensation of heat. Rising body temperatures resulting from an imbalance in heat absorption can lead to potential thermal issues.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Kibiti is 77%.

Rainfall

In Kibiti, in December, it is raining for 24.3 days, with typically 75mm (2.95") of accumulated precipitation. In Kibiti, during the entire year, the rain falls for 255.3 days and collects up to 734mm (28.9") of precipitation.

Daylight

December has the longest days of the year, with an average of 12h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 18:29. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 18:44 EAT.

Sunshine

In Kibiti, the average sunshine in December is 9.2h.

UV index

January through March and 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 hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 7 suggests this advice:
Guard against overexposure. Protection from sun-induced harm is essential. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, and note that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer full sun protection. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.