December weather forecast
Gutu, Zimbabwe

December welcomes the wet season with intensified rainfall accounting for 86mm (3.39"), the highest during the year. While hot and humid, the weather oscillates between bouts of rainfall and pleasantly sunny intervals. The landscapes blossom into a deeper shade of green under intermittent showers, imparting a fresh lease of life to the surroundings. Striking cloud formations accompanied by exciting lightning displays often become the highlight of the evenings. As the year concludes, the city experiences the beauty of nature in all its majesty, reminding the inhabitants of the cyclic pattern of life and weather.

Temperature

December's onset in Gutu records an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 29.1°C (84.4°F), a near match to November's 29.7°C (85.5°F). Gutu, during the month of December, experiences an average low-temperature of 18.7°C (65.7°F).

Heat index

In December, the heat index is computed to be a hot 32°C (89.6°F). With sustained exposure and activity, exhaustion becomes probable, resulting in heat cramps.
Heat index values are typically calculated for conditions of shade and a light breeze. With exposure to direct sunshine, the heat index could climb by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', gives an indication of how one might feel in terms of heat after considering humidity. Factors such as metabolic variation, pregnancy, and physical activity play a role in one's impression of weather. It is essential to be conscious of the fact that direct sunlight can intensify the felt heat, leading to an elevation in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are of high significance for children. Youths are typically more endangered than adults since they usually sweat less. Their larger skin surface concerning their smaller bodies and higher heat production due to activity further adds to their vulnerability.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Gutu is 66%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Gutu, Zimbabwe, is December, when the rain falls for 14.8 days and typically aggregates up to 86mm (3.39") of precipitation.

Daylight

December has the longest days of the year, with an average of 13h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:07 and sunset at 18:21. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 05:19 and sunset at 18:37 CAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Gutu is 10.1h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January, March, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 6 during December translates into the following directions:
Undertake precautions and comply with sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye injury is vital. Attempt to stay under shade and limit exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Remember, devices such as parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.