December weather forecastWadelai, Uganda

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Wadelai, is still a tropical month, with an average temperature ranging between min 20.7°C (69.3°F) and max 33°C (91.4°F).

Temperature

Wadelai experiences an average high-temperature of a still hot 33°C (91.4°F) in December, marking an insignificant shift from 30.9°C (87.6°F) in November. December nights are characterized by a significant departure from the daytime highs, dropping to an average temperature of 20.7°C (69.3°F).

Heat index

December's mean heat index is evaluated at a sweltering 38°C (100.4°F). Implement additional preventive actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential hazards. Heatstroke could follow prolonged activity.
One should consider that heat index numbers are for shaded settings and light wind. Facing direct sunlight may hike up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', is an index that combines air temperature and relative humidity to determine the human-perceived temperature equivalent. Depending on the activity and the individual's heat perception, which may vary due to factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variations, this effect remains subjective. Be aware that direct exposure to sunlight increases heat impact and may raise the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. Children frequently underestimate the importance of resting and drinking fluids. Thirst is a symptom of advanced dehydration - hence the need to hydrate regularly, especially during protracted physical exercises.
When it comes to cooling down, the human body's primary method is through perspiration, making use of sweat evaporation to eliminate excess heat. When the relative humidity is high, the evaporation rate is reduced. The warmth is removed from the body at a lower rate, causing the body to retain more heat than it would in dry air. The body is at risk of dehydration and related complications when it fails to shed excessive heat.

Humidity

In Wadelai, the average relative humidity in December is 55%.

Rainfall

In Wadelai, Uganda, during December, the rain falls for 6.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 12mm (0.47") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Wadelai, there are 187 rainfall days, and 560mm (22.05") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 12h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset at 18:42. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 06:58 and sunset at 18:56 EAT.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 9.8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Wadelai are January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 during December translates into the following directions:
Evade overexposure. Individuals with fair skin risk burning in under 20 minutes. During the period from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., UV radiation is highest. Try to avoid direct sunlight during these hours. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.