December weather forecast
Livingstone, Zambia

December brings a significant change in Livingstone's landscape with an increase in rainfall and a drop in temperature, indicating a full-fledged wet season. Rainfall peaks, reaching a whopping 101mm (3.98"), and the daily temperature cools down to 31°C (87.8°F) high. Seasonal transitions become conspicuous, pushing Livingstone's weather towards a wetter side. A rise in relative humidity makes the environment more humid. Nevertheless, December's weather strikes a balance, thus offering a unique blend of warmth and wetness to the residents and visitors of Livingstone.

Temperature

December's onset records a minor alteration in the average high-temperature to a still tropical 31°C (87.8°F) from November's 33.6°C (92.5°F). Livingstone observes an average low-temperature of 21.5°C (70.7°F) during December nights.

Heat index

The heat index value for December is computed to be a sweltering 36°C (96.8°F). Take more safety measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are potential outcomes. Persistent activity might lead to heatstroke.
Heat index's context suggests values are appropriate for shady areas and slight breezes. The heat index may scale up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', gives a temperature feeling by integrating air temperature and humidity. The influence of weather can be personal, changing with an individual's body mass, height, and level of physical exertion. Keep in mind that direct sunshine exposure can amplify the weather's effects, possibly increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important 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.
The natural cooling mechanism in humans involves perspiration, where the evaporation of sweat balances out excessive warmth. An increase in relative humidity retards evaporation, subsequently reducing the body's heat removal rate and leading to a sensation of being overly warm. Heat-related complications, like dehydration, can manifest if the body's heat gain exceeds its dissipation capacity.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 63%.

Rainfall

In Livingstone, during December, the rain falls for 22.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 101mm (3.98") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Livingstone, there are 113.3 rainfall days, and 457mm (17.99") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the longest days is December, with an average of 13h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 05:32 and sunset at 18:39. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:44 and sunset at 18:55 CAT.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 10.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 6 during December morphs into the following directions:
Dodge overexposure. Fair-skinned people can get singed in less than 20 minutes. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious.