December weather forecast
Kalomo, Zambia

December solidifies the dominance of the wet season in Kalomo, Zambia, with the rainfall once again escalating to a hefty 156mm (6.14"). Despite the increase in precipitation, the temperature remains high hovering around 27.5°C (81.5°F) throughout the month. The enhanced rainfall causes the relative humidity to shoot up even further, intensifying the steamy atmosphere. As the cloud cover thickens, the sunshine hours fall slightly, although daylight hours remain on the higher side. Though the wind speeds decrease, the warm, humid conditions remain, ending the year on a typically tropical note.

Temperature

December ushers in a minor alteration in Kalomo's climate, with the average high-temperature moving from November's hot 30.5°C (86.9°F) to a moderately hot 27.5°C (81.5°F). During December, Kalomo's temperature averages to a comfortable 19.1°C (66.4°F) at night.

Heat index

The heat index for December is appraised at a hot 30°C (86°F). Extended exposure and activity might lead to tiredness, potentially resulting in heat cramps.
Understanding the heat index involves considering values for shaded locales with light wind. An exposure to direct sunlight may lift the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', combines both the air temperature and the humidity level to give a perceived human temperature. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by many aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Be mindful that being in direct sunlight might mean feeling hotter, with the heat index rising by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly important for children. Kids are usually in more danger than grown-ups as they tend to sweat less. Plus, their bigger skin surface in relation to their small frames and increased heat generation due to their activity level make them more susceptible.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Kalomo is 72%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Kalomo, Zambia, is December, when the rain falls for 24.1 days and typically aggregates up to 156mm (6.14") of precipitation.

Daylight

December has the longest days of the year, with an average of 13h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:31 and sunset at 18:35. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 05:43 and sunset at 18:51 CAT.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Kalomo, Zambia, is 10.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, May through July and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 5 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against sun damage is advised. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized.