December weather forecast
Mwinilunga, Zambia

December

Weather in December

Concluding the year, December retains the rainfall patterns of November in Mwinilunga. The rainfall averages around 231mm (9.09"), marking it as the second-wettest month of the year. Despite the profuse downpours, Mwinilunga enjoys mild temperatures during the day, offering some respite from the severely wet conditions. The visibility is reduced due to the dominant rainfall and cloud cover. December's weather paints Mwinilunga's landscape with lively hues, while the residents adapt to the wet period, defining the end of another year.

Temperature

The advent of December observes an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 24.6°C (76.3°F), nearly identical to November's 27.5°C (81.5°F). During December, the nighttime temperature averages to a comfortable 16.2°C (61.2°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 88%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 30.5 days and accumulates 231mm (9.09") of precipitation.

Daylight

The month with the longest days is December, with an average of 12h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Mwinilunga, Zambia, sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset at 18:34. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 18:49 CAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Mwinilunga is 8.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through June, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 5 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense.

Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?
In Mwinilunga, 24.6°C (76.3°F) is the average high-temperature and 16.2°C (61.2°F) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in November is calculated to be 31°C (87.8°F).
What is the average humidity in December?
In December, the average relative humidity is 88%.
What is the wettest month?
December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 30.5 days and accumulates 231mm (9.09") of precipitation.
How many days does it rain in December?
In Mwinilunga, during December, the rain falls for 30.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 231mm (9.09") of precipitation.
When are the longest days?
December has the longest days of the year in Mwinilunga, with an average of 12h and 48min of daylight.
How many hours of daylight does Mwinilunga have in December?
The average day length in December is 12h and 48min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in December?
In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset at 18:34. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 18:49 CAT.
How many hours of sunshine does Mwinilunga have in December?
The average sunshine duration in December is 8.1h.
When is the lowest UV index?
The months with the lowest UV index are January through June, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.
How high is the UV index in December?
In Mwinilunga, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Mwinilunga, Zambia
  • Average high temperature in December: 24.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is September (32.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 16.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is October (17.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (10.8°C).

Average pressure in December
Mwinilunga, Zambia
  • Average pressure in December: 1011.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1017.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (1010.8mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Mwinilunga, Zambia
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (10.5km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are March and November (6.1km/h).

Average humidity in December
Mwinilunga, Zambia
  • Average humidity in December: 88%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (31%).

Average rainfall in December
Mwinilunga, Zambia
  • Average rainfall in December: 231mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (231mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July and August (0mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Mwinilunga, Zambia
  • Average rainfall days in December: 30.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (30.5 days).
The months with the least rainy days are July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Mwinilunga, Zambia
  • Average daylight in December: 12h and 5min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 8h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 11h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Mwinilunga, Zambia
  • Average sunshine days in December: 0.4 days

The months with the most sunshine days are July and August (31 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (0.2 days).

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Mwinilunga, Zambia
  • Average cloud cover in December: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 3).

Average visibility in December
Mwinilunga, Zambia
  • Average visibility in December: 6km

The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August, September and October (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (6km).

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