December weather forecast
Barakala, Uganda

December, the first month of the winter in Barakala, is also a hot month, with an average temperature ranging between min 21.5°C (70.7°F) and max 34°C (93.2°F).

Temperature

The beginning of December records an average high-temperature of a still hot 34°C (93.2°F), marking a negligible difference from November's 31.9°C (89.4°F). December nights in Barakala experience a distinct temperature drop from the daily highs, with an average low-temperature of 21.5°C (70.7°F).

Heat index

The average heat index in December is estimated at a sweltering 37°C (98.6°F). Take more safety measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are potential outcomes. Persistent activity might lead to heatstroke.
Research indicates the heat index considers values in shaded locales and with light winds. When exposed to the direct sun, the heat index may augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', integrates the air's temperature and its humidity to showcase the felt temperature by people. Elements such as metabolic variations, pregnancy, and physical exertion can influence one's weather 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 especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Young ones often do not realize the necessity to rest and replenish their fluids. Thirst is a delayed indication of dehydration - keeping hydrated, particularly in prolonged physical activity, is crucial.
In the face of high temperatures, the human body's reflex is to perspire, leveraging sweat evaporation for cooling. In high relative humidity, the body's ability to evaporate heat is diminished, resulting in a heightened feeling of warmth. Overheating risks increase with rising body temperatures, especially if heat release isn't efficient.

Humidity

In Barakala, the average relative humidity in December is 45%.

Rainfall

In Barakala, in December, during 6.8 rainfall days, 15mm (0.59") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 229.5 rainfall days, and 1113mm (43.82") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 11h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Barakala, sunrise is at 06:45 and sunset at 18:41. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:00 and sunset at 18:55 EAT.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 9.7h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Persist with safeguards and heed sun safety doctrines. Keeping sunburn at bay is of prime importance. The Sun's UV radiation is most powerful between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. To the extent possible, limit exposure to the direct sun during these hours. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.