December weather forecast
Samfya, Zambia

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Weather in December

Finally, December reinstates the substantial rainfall that characterises Samfya at the beginning of the year. Enveloped by increased cloud cover, the town sees limited sunshine hours, casting a shaded tranquillity. Winds mellow down, further augmenting the calmness of the month. Coupled with the cooler temperatures, humidity surges, remodelling the atmosphere into a dampened state. Reflecting these changes, December records the highest rainfall following the dry season at 267mm (10.51"), replicating January's scale of precipitation.

Temperature

The beginning of December brings a slight decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a tropical 30.5°C (86.9°F) in November to a warm 26.9°C (80.4°F). Samfya usually reports an average low-temperature of 18.5°C (65.3°F) during the month of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

The wettest months are January and December, with an average 267mm (10.51") of rainfall.

Daylight

With an average of 12h and 48min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:28 and sunset at 18:13. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 05:41 and sunset at 18:28 CAT.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 9.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, March through June and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 5 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Defending against sun damage is advocated. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Samfya in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Samfya, is 26.9°C (80.4°F), while the low-temperature averages to 18.5°C (65.3°F). In November, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is evaluated at 34°C (93.2°F).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Samfya, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

What is the wettest month?

The wettest months are January and December, with an average 267mm (10.51") of rainfall.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 29 days. Throughout December, 267mm (10.51") of precipitation is accumulated.

When are the longest days?

The month with the longest days is December, with an average of 12h and 48min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Samfya have in December?

The average day length in December is 12h and 47min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 05:28 and sunset at 18:13. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:41 and sunset at 18:28 CAT.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Samfya, the average sunshine duration in December is 9.5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading 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
Samfya, Zambia

Average temperature in December - Samfya, Zambia
  • Average high temperature in December: 26.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (33.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is October (20.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (12°C).

Average pressure in December
Samfya, Zambia

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1018.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Samfya, Zambia

Average wind speed in December - Samfya, Zambia
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (11.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (6.4km/h).

Average humidity in December
Samfya, Zambia

Average humidity in December - Samfya, Zambia
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (34%).

Average rainfall in December
Samfya, Zambia

Average rainfall in December - Samfya, Zambia
  • Average rainfall in December: 267mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are January and December (267mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Samfya, Zambia

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (30.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.1 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 9h and 3min

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 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Samfya, Zambia

Average sunshine days in December - Samfya, Zambia
  • Average sunshine days in December: 1.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (30.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (0.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Samfya, Zambia

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Samfya, Zambia

Average cloud cover in December - Samfya, Zambia
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 4).

Average visibility in December
Samfya, Zambia

Average visibility in December - Samfya, Zambia
  • Average visibility in December: 8km

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 (7km).

Samfya, Zambia

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