December weather forecast
Mufulira, Zambia

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Weather in December

December, a festive month in Mufulira, is characterized by high humidity and substantial cloud cover. The month ushers in the rainy season with rainfall amounts close to those of January. Despite the high levels of rainfall, temperatures remain high reflecting a tropical weather pattern. The increase in wind speed and reduction in visibility are harbingers of the intense rainy season to come.

Temperature

The onset of December brings a small shift in high-temperatures, falling from 29.7°C (85.5°F) in November to a still warm 26.2°C (79.2°F). Mufulira, in the month of December, anticipates a consistent average low-temperature of 17.3°C (63.1°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 85%.

Rainfall

In Mufulira, during December, the rain falls for 29 days and regularly aggregates up to 222mm (8.74") of precipitation. In Mufulira, during the entire year, the rain falls for 160.7 days and collects up to 1056mm (41.57") of precipitation.

Daylight

The month with the longest days is December, with an average of 12h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 05:31 and sunset at 18:20. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:44 and sunset at 18:35 CAT.

Sunshine

In Mufulira, the average sunshine in December is 9.2h.

UV index

January through July and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 5 turns into the following recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Mufulira, is 26.2°C (79.2°F) and the average low-temperature is 17.3°C (63.1°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in November is evaluated at 33°C (91.4°F).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 85%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 29 days. Throughout December, 222mm (8.74") of precipitation is accumulated.

When are the longest days?

December has the longest days of the year, with an average of 12h and 54min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 12h and 51min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:31 and sunset at 18:20. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:44 and sunset at 18:35 CAT.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 9.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January through July and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

Average temperature in December
Mufulira, Zambia

Average temperature in December - Mufulira, Zambia
  • Average high temperature in December: 26.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (33.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 17.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is October (18.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (10.4°C).

Average pressure in December
Mufulira, Zambia

Average pressure in December - Mufulira, Zambia
  • Average pressure in December: 1011.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1019mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011.2mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Mufulira, Zambia

Average wind speed in December - Mufulira, Zambia
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (11.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (6km/h).

Average humidity in December
Mufulira, Zambia

Average humidity in December - Mufulira, Zambia
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (30%).

Average rainfall in December
Mufulira, Zambia

Average rainfall in December - Mufulira, Zambia
  • Average rainfall in December: 222mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (249mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July and August (0mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Mufulira, Zambia

Average rainfall days in December - Mufulira, Zambia
  • Average rainfall days in December: 29 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (29.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Mufulira, Zambia

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Mufulira, Zambia
  • Average daylight in December: 12h and 5min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Mufulira, Zambia

Average sunshine days in December - Mufulira, Zambia
  • Average sunshine days in December: 1.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (31 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are January and February (0.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Mufulira, Zambia

Average UV index in December - Mufulira, Zambia
  • Average UV index in December: 5

The month with the highest UV index is October (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July and December (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in December
Mufulira, Zambia

Average cloud cover in December - Mufulira, Zambia
  • Average cloud cover in December: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 3).

Average visibility in December
Mufulira, Zambia

Average visibility in December - Mufulira, Zambia
  • Average visibility in December: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August, September and October (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (6km).

Mufulira, Zambia

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