December weather forecast
Achitende, Zambia

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the summer in Achitende, is also a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 16.7°C (62.1°F) and an average high of 25.8°C (78.4°F).

Temperature

In the transition to December, Achitende observes a minor drop in the average high-temperature, shifting from a moderately hot 29.5°C (85.1°F) in November to a still warm 25.8°C (78.4°F). December's nights observe an average temperature of 16.7°C (62.1°F).

Humidity

In Achitende, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 29.7 days and typically aggregates up to 282mm (11.1") of precipitation.

Daylight

With an average of 12h and 42min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 05:23 and sunset at 18:04. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:36 and sunset at 18:19 CAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 9.5h.

UV index

January through July and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 5 in December leads to these recommendations:
Be careful. Light complexion individuals might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades.

Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?
In December, in Achitende, the average high-temperature is 25.8°C (78.4°F), and the average low-temperature is 16.7°C (62.1°F). In November, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is calculated to be 32°C (89.6°F).
What is the average humidity in December?
In Achitende, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.
What is the rainiest month?
December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 29.7 days and accumulates 282mm (11.1") of precipitation.
How many days does it rain in December in Achitende?
In December, the rain falls for 29.7 days. Throughout December, 282mm (11.1") of precipitation is accumulated.
When are the longest days?
The month with the longest days is December, with an average of 12h and 42min of daylight.
How many hours of daylight does Achitende have in December?
In Achitende, the average day length in December is 12h and 43min.
When are sunrise and sunset in December?
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 05:23 and sunset at 18:04. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:36 and sunset at 18:19 CAT.
How long on average sun shines in December in Achitende?
The average sunshine duration in December is 9.5h.
What are the months with the lowest UV index?
The months with the lowest UV index are January through July and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.
How high is the UV index in December?
In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Achitende, Zambia
  • Average high temperature in December: 25.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (32.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 16.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is October (18.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (10°C).

Average pressure in December
Achitende, Zambia
  • Average pressure in December: 1012mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1018.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011.1mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Achitende, Zambia
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (10.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (5.6km/h).

Average humidity in December
Achitende, Zambia
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (40%).

Average rainfall in December
Achitende, Zambia
  • Average rainfall in December: 282mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (282mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Achitende, Zambia
  • Average rainfall days in December: 29.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (30.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.1 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Achitende, Zambia
  • Average daylight in December: 12h and 4min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 9h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is September (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Achitende, Zambia
  • Average sunshine days in December: 1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (30.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (0 days).

Average UV index in December
Achitende, Zambia
  • Average UV index in December: 5

The months with the highest UV index are August, September, October and November (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July and December (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in December
Achitende, Zambia
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in December
Achitende, Zambia
  • Average visibility in December: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are August, September and October (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are March and April (6km).

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