December weather forecastSamfya, Zambia
December
Weather in December
Finally, December reinstates the substantial rainfall that characterises Samfya at the beginning of the year. Enveloped by increased cloud cover, the town sees limited sunshine hours, casting a shaded tranquillity. Winds mellow down, further augmenting the calmness of the month. Coupled with the cooler temperatures, humidity surges, remodelling the atmosphere into a dampened state. Reflecting these changes, December records the highest rainfall following the dry season at 267mm (10.51"), replicating January's scale of precipitation.Temperature
December's arrival coincides with a soft drop in the average high-temperature, subtly decreasing from November's tropical 30.5°C (86.9°F) to a moderately hot 26.9°C (80.4°F). Samfya observes an average low-temperature of 18.5°C (65.3°F) during December nights.Humidity
In Samfya, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.Rainfall
The wettest months are January and December, with an average 267mm (10.51") of rainfall.Daylight
The month with the longest days is December, with an average of 12h and 48min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 05:28 and sunset at 18:13. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:41 and sunset at 18:28 CAT.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 9.5h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, March through June and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In December, a regular UV index of 5 translates into these guidelines:
Preventative actions are necessary - Suggestions to safeguard against sun damage are in order. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Samfya, Zambia
- Average high temperature in December: 26.9°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (33.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.2°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 18.5°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is October (20.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (12°C).
Average pressure in December
Samfya, Zambia
- Average pressure in December: 1011.8mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1018.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Samfya, Zambia
- Average wind speed in December: 6.8km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (11.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (6.4km/h).
Average humidity in December
Samfya, Zambia
- Average humidity in December: 81%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (34%).
Average rainfall in December
Samfya, Zambia
- Average rainfall in December: 267mm
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are January and December (267mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July, August and September (0mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Samfya, Zambia
- Average rainfall days in December: 29 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (30.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.1 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Samfya, Zambia
- Average daylight in December: 12h and 48min
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 30min).
- Average sunshine in December: 9h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in December
Samfya, Zambia
- Average sunshine days in December: 1.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is August (30.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (0.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Samfya, 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, March, April, May, June and December (UV index 5).
Average cloud cover in December
Samfya, Zambia
- Average cloud cover in December: 47
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 4).
Average visibility in December
Samfya, Zambia
- Average visibility in December: 8km
The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August, September and October (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (7km).
