Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
December ushers in an average high-temperature of a still tropical 31.1°C (88°F), aligning closely with the preceding month. Throughout December, an average nighttime temperature of 20.8°C (69.4°F) is experienced.Heat index
In December, the average heat index is calculated to be a tropical 34°C (93.2°F). Additional precautions are required to avert heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity may culminate in heatstroke.Metrics for the heat index primarily focus on shaded spots and light wind conditions. Being exposed to direct sunshine might trigger a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', unifies temperature and humidity readings to offer a comprehensive feel of warmth. Elements such as metabolic variations, pregnancy, and physical exertion can influence one's weather perception. Keep aware, the sun, when shining directly, can intensify the heat experience, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are primarily vital for children. Young ones are generally more prone to risk than adults due to their reduced ability to sweat. Their large skin surface area relative to their diminutive bodies and elevated heat production from their activities further enhance this risk.
Humidity
In Francistown, the average relative humidity in December is 55%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall in Francistown is December, when the rain falls for 14.5 days and typically aggregates up to 84mm (3.31") of precipitation.Daylight
December has the longest days of the year in Francistown, with an average of 13h and 24min of daylight.On the first day of December in Francistown, sunrise is at 05:19 and sunset at 18:38. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:31 and sunset at 18:55 CAT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 10.8h.UV index
In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Francistown, Botswana, is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: An average UV index of 6 in December transforms into this advice:
Persist with safeguards and heed sun safety doctrines. Keeping sunburn at bay is of prime importance. UV radiation from the sun is at its strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure during these hours. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Francistown, Botswana
- Average high temperature in December: 31.1°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (32.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (22.2°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 20.8°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is December (20.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (9.4°C).
Average pressure in December
Francistown, Botswana
- Average pressure in December: 1011.7mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1023mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1011.3mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Francistown, Botswana
- Average wind speed in December: 14.1km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (17km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (11.5km/h).
Average humidity in December
Francistown, Botswana
- Average humidity in December: 55%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (62%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (34%).
Average rainfall in December
Francistown, Botswana
- Average rainfall in December: 84mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (84mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Francistown, Botswana
- Average rainfall days in December: 14.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (14.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.4 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Francistown, Botswana
- Average daylight in December: 13h and 2min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in December: 10h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in December
Francistown, Botswana
- Average sunshine days in December: 15 days
The month with the most sunshine days is August (30.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (13.1 days).
Average UV index in December
Francistown, Botswana
- Average UV index in December: 6
The months with the highest UV index are October and November (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 5).
Average cloud cover in December
Francistown, Botswana
- Average cloud cover in December: 29
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 32).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 6).
Average visibility in December
Francistown, Botswana
- Average visibility in December: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
Francistown, Botswana
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