December weather forecast
Choma, Zambia

Weather in December

The first month of the summer, December, is also a moderately hot month in Choma, Zambia, with an average temperature ranging between min 19.1°C (66.4°F) and max 27.5°C (81.5°F).

Temperature

In Choma, the average high-temperature in December marginally drops from a hot 30.5°C (86.9°F) in November to a moderately hot 27.5°C (81.5°F). In December, in Choma, Zambia, the average low-temperature is 19.1°C (66.4°F).

Heat index

In December, the average heat index is evaluated at a tropical 30°C (86°F). Exhaustion is likely with prolonged exposure and activity. Sustaining activity may result in heat cramps.
Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. Exposure to direct sunshine can increase heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel', 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature', or 'feels like', combines air temperature and relative humidity to represent a human perceived temperature equivalent. This effect is subjective, depending on the activity and individual's heat perception influenced by various reasons (wind, metabolic differences, clothing). Bear in mind that direct sunshine exposure increases weather impact, and may raise heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly important for children. Young children are generally more endangered than adults, as they usually less sweat. And also, due to larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production as a result of their activity.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 72%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 24.1 days and accumulates 156mm (6.14") of precipitation.

Daylight

With an average of 13h and 7min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year in Choma.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:29 and sunset at 18:32. On the last day of December, in Choma, sunrise is at 05:41 and sunset at 18:48 CAT.

Sunshine

In Choma, the average sunshine in December is 10.3h.

UV index

January, May 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 medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 5 in December transform into the following instructions:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.
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FAQ

What is the temperature in December in Choma?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Choma, is 27.5°C (81.5°F), while the average low-temperature is 19.1°C (66.4°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in December is evaluated at 30°C (86°F).

What is the average humidity in December in Choma?

In December, the average relative humidity is 72%.

What is the rainiest month in Choma?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 24.1 days and accumulates 156mm (6.14") of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Choma in December?

In December, in Choma, Zambia, the rain falls for 24.1 days. Throughout December, 156mm (6.14") of precipitation is accumulated.

When are the longest days in Choma?

December has the longest days of the year, with an average of 13h and 7min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Choma?

In Choma, Zambia, the average day length in December is 13h and 7min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Choma?

On the first day of December in Choma, Zambia, sunrise is at 05:29 and sunset at 18:32. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:41 and sunset at 18:48 CAT.

How long on average sun shines in December in Choma?

In Choma, the average sunshine duration in December is 10.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Choma?

The months with the lowest UV index in Choma are January, May through July and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

What is the UV index reading in December in Choma?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

Average temperature in December
Choma, Zambia

Average temperature in December - Choma, Zambia
  • Average high temperature in December: 27.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (32.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (22.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 19.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is November (19.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (10.5°C).

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Average pressure in December
Choma, Zambia

Average pressure in December - Choma, Zambia
  • Average pressure in December: 1010.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1020.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1010.1mbar).

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Average wind speed in December
Choma, Zambia

Average wind speed in December - Choma, Zambia
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (12.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (8.2km/h).

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Average humidity in December
Choma, Zambia

Average humidity in December - Choma, Zambia
  • Average humidity in December: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (30%).

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Average rainfall in December
Choma, Zambia

Average rainfall in December - Choma, Zambia
  • Average rainfall in December: 156mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (156mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are August and September (0mm).

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Average rainfall days in December
Choma, Zambia

Average rainfall days in December - Choma, Zambia
  • Average rainfall days in December: 24.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (24.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.2 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Choma, Zambia

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Choma, Zambia
  • Average daylight in December: 13h and 7min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 7min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 8min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 10h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 7h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Choma, Zambia

Average sunshine days in December - Choma, Zambia
  • Average sunshine days in December: 5.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (30.6 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and December (5.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
Choma, Zambia

Average UV index in December - Choma, Zambia
  • Average UV index in December: 5

The months with the highest UV index are September and October (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, May, June, July and December (UV index 5).

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Average cloud cover in December
Choma, Zambia

Average cloud cover in December - Choma, Zambia
  • Average cloud cover in December: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 3).

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Average visibility in December
Choma, Zambia

Average visibility in December - Choma, Zambia
  • Average visibility in December: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (8km).

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