December weather forecastMbala, Zambia

December

Weather in December

December ushers in a drastic change in the weather in Mbala. The rainfall increases significantly, registering at 252mm (9.92"), the second-highest for the year, and the high temperatures drop to an average of 23.4°C (74.1°F). Despite this, the daylight and sunshine hours remain relatively steady, allowing for those quintessential sunny December days. It's the beginning of a fresh cycle, with Mbala experiencing the same weather patterns that marked the start of the year.

Temperature

With December's arrival, Mbala's weather records an average high-temperature of a still warm 23.4°C (74.1°F), marking little difference from November's 25.2°C (77.4°F). During December, Mbala sees a mean low-temperature of 14.8°C (58.6°F).

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 21 days and typically aggregates up to 252mm (9.92") of precipitation.

Daylight

With an average of 12h and 36min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:25 and sunset at 18:01. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 05:38 and sunset at 18:16 CAT.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.6h.

Updated: Aug 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 23.4°C (74.1°F) and 14.8°C (58.6°F) respectively.

The month with the most rainfall in Mbala is December, when the rain falls for 21 days and typically aggregates up to 252mm (9.92") of precipitation.

In Mbala, in December, during 21 rainfall days, 252mm (9.92") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

The month with the longest days is December, with an average of 12h and 36min of daylight.

In Mbala, the average day length in December is 12h and 38min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 05:25 and sunset at 18:01. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:38 and sunset at 18:16 CAT.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.6h.

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Year J F M A M J J A S O N December

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Average high temperature

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23.3°C

Average low temperature

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average temperature in December
Mbala, Zambia

Average high temperature in December: 23.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (27.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.3°C).

Average low temperature in December: 14.8°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are October and November (15.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (10.5°C).

Average rainfall in December
Mbala, Zambia

Average rainfall in December: 252.1mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (252.1mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.2mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Mbala, Zambia

Average rainfall days in December: 21 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (21 days).
The months with the least rainy days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December: 12h and 36min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 36min).

Average sunshine in December: 4h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).