December weather forecastGoromonzi, Zimbabwe

December

Weather in December

December in Goromonzi features a blend of high temperatures, increased rainfall, and high humidity, typical of a tropical climatic end to the year. Despite longer daylight hours, the amount of sunshine available decreases due to a higher percentage of cloud coverage. The wind speed stabilizes, and temperatures stay relatively constant compared to November. In December, Goromonzi experiences an average high temperature of 27°C (80.6°F), higher humidity at 71%, and rainfall measuring 114mm (4.49").

Temperature

Goromonzi's December average high-temperature settles at a still warm 27°C (80.6°F), showing a near match with the preceding month. In the month of December, Goromonzi witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 17.4°C (63.3°F).

Heat index

Throughout December, the heat index is computed to be 29°C (84.2°F). If one sustains activity during exposure, it could lead to a sense of fatigue, with a chance of heat cramps.
Heat index evaluations are typically in the context of light winds and shaded environments. Facing direct sunlight may hike up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', blends air temperature and moisture content to represent the felt temperature to humans. The experience of temperature can be subjective, varying based on the individual's activity and heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Be aware that direct exposure to sunlight increases heat impact and may raise the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular significance for children. Children typically face more danger than adults as their sweat production is usually lower. Additionally, the bigger skin surface compared to their small size and the increased heat due to their activeness exacerbate the risk.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 71%.

Rainfall

In Goromonzi, during December, the rain falls for 21.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 114mm (4.49") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 124.6 rainfall days, and 538mm (21.18") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 13h and 12min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year in Goromonzi.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:09 and sunset at 18:17. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 05:22 and sunset at 18:33 CAT.

Sunshine

In Goromonzi, the average sunshine in December is 10.6h.

UV index

January, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Exercise precautions and adapt sun safety practices. Defence against skin and eye affliction is paramount. Be aware that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and try to reduce direct sun exposure during this period as much as possible. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.

Updated: Aug 1, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In Goromonzi, 27°C (80.6°F) is the average high-temperature and 17.4°C (63.3°F) is the average low-temperature during December. In December, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is computed to be 29°C (84.2°F).

In December, the average relative humidity is 71%.

In Goromonzi, in December, during 21.9 rainfall days, 114mm (4.49") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

With an average of 13h and 12min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year.

In Goromonzi, the average day length in December is 13h and 11min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:09 and sunset at 18:17. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:22 and sunset at 18:33 CAT.

The average sunshine duration in December is 10.6h.

January, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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

Nov

December

Jan

Average high temperature

28.9°C

27°C

25.8°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

11.2km/h

9.2km/h

8.9km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

14.7

8.5

5.5

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Goromonzi, Zimbabwe

Average high temperature in December: 27°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (30.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (21.8°C).

Average low temperature in December: 17.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is December (17.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (8.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Goromonzi, Zimbabwe

Average pressure in December: 1012.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1022.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1011.8mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Goromonzi, Zimbabwe

Average wind speed in December: 8.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (11.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (7.7km/h).

Average humidity in December
Goromonzi, Zimbabwe

Average humidity in December: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (39%).

Average rainfall in December
Goromonzi, Zimbabwe

Average rainfall in December: 114mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (151mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are August and September (1mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Goromonzi, Zimbabwe

Average rainfall days in December: 21.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (24.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (1.2 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Goromonzi, Zimbabwe

Average daylight in December: 13h and 12min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 6min).

Average sunshine in December: 10h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 11h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 7h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Goromonzi, Zimbabwe

Average sunshine days in December: 8.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (28.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (5.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Goromonzi, Zimbabwe

Average UV index in December: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is June (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in December
Goromonzi, Zimbabwe

Average cloud cover in December: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in December
Goromonzi, Zimbabwe

Average visibility in December: 9km

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