December weather forecastWedza, Zimbabwe

December

Weather in December

Rounding out the year, December sees both temperatures and rainfall increase to 26.5°C (79.7°F) and 154mm (6.06") respectively. Even though daylight duration increases slightly, the amount of sunshine reduces due to the higher cloud percentage. This month heralds the peak of the rainy season with ample precipitation and high humidity. As the year winds down, December caps the weather profile of Wedza with its distinct tropical climate nuances.

Temperature

December brings a marginal elevation to a still warm 26.5°C (79.7°F) from November's 27.8°C (82°F) in Wedza's average high-temperatures. During December, the nighttime temperature averages to a refreshing 17°C (62.6°F).

Humidity

In Wedza, the average relative humidity in December is 73%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 23.8 days. Throughout December, 154mm (6.06") of precipitation is accumulated. In Wedza, during the entire year, the rain falls for 142.7 days and collects up to 711mm (27.99") of precipitation.

Daylight

With an average of 13h and 12min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 05:07 and sunset at 18:17. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:19 and sunset at 18:33 CAT.

Sunshine

In Wedza, the average sunshine in December is 10.3h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: During December, 5 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Prioritize safety - Suggestions to prevent sun damage are offered. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat.

Frequently asked questions

In December, in Wedza, the average high-temperature is 26.5°C (79.7°F), and the average low-temperature is 17°C (62.6°F). In November, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is computed to be 29°C (84.2°F).

In December, the average relative humidity is 73%.

In December, the rain falls for 23.8 days. Throughout December, 154mm (6.06") of precipitation is accumulated.

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

The average day length in December is 13h and 14min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:07 and sunset at 18:17. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:19 and sunset at 18:33 CAT.

The average sunshine duration in December is 10.3h.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average low temperature
Average wind speed
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Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Wedza, Zimbabwe

  • Average high temperature in December: 26.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (29.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (20.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 17°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is December (17°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (7.8°C).

Average pressure in December
Wedza, Zimbabwe

  • Average pressure in December: 1012.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1022.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.1mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Wedza, Zimbabwe

  • Average wind speed in December: 8.1km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are September and October (10.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (7.7km/h).

Average humidity in December
Wedza, Zimbabwe

  • Average humidity in December: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (43%).

Average rainfall in December
Wedza, Zimbabwe

  • Average rainfall in December: 154mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (179mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, August and September (1mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Wedza, Zimbabwe

  • Average rainfall days in December: 23.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (24.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (1.3 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Wedza, 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 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 10h and 18min

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 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Wedza, Zimbabwe

  • Average sunshine days in December: 5.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (29.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (4.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Wedza, Zimbabwe

  • Average UV index in December: 5

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

Average cloud cover in December
Wedza, Zimbabwe

  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 7).

Average visibility in December
Wedza, Zimbabwe

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

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 April (8km).