December weather forecastUzi, Tanzania

Weather in December

December, the first month of the summer in Uzi, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature ranging between max 29.4°C (84.9°F) and min 26.8°C (80.2°F).

Temperature

As December unfolds, the average high-temperature reaches a still warm 29.4°C (84.9°F), hinting at a slight fluctuation from the previous month. The temperature during December experiences a small drop from daytime peaks, recording an average of 26.8°C (80.2°F) at night.

Heat index

December's average heat index is appraised at a torrid 35°C (95°F). Greater preventive actions are needed, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Persistent activity could provoke heatstroke.
Factoring in the heat index, values are geared towards shaded areas with light breezes. Direct sunlight might lead to a heat index increase by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', provides an understanding of perceived warmth by combining temperature and relative humidity. Additional elements including metabolic differences, the level of physical activity, and attire have a role in shaping the individual's temperature perception. Keep aware, the sun, when shining directly, can intensify the heat experience, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Children frequently do not understand the need for recuperation and hydration. Thirst, being a late manifestation of dehydration, underlines the need to hydrate frequently, especially when engaging in prolonged physical exercises.
To combat high temperatures, the human body perspires and relies on sweat evaporation for cooling. 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. With body temperatures on the rise, inefficient heat shedding can lead to dehydration and its associated complications.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In Uzi, Tanzania, in December, it is raining for 26.2 days, with typically 114mm (4.49") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 255.1 rainfall days, and 1172mm (46.14") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the longest days is December, with an average of 12h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 18:25. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 18:40 EAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 9.2h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 7 in December leads to these guidelines:
Resist overexposure. Safeguarding from solar damage is indispensable. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is particularly strong, noting that parasols or canopies may not offer total sun protection. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.