Zambia Weather in December: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
In December, Zambia experiences its summer season, which is characterized by hot and rainy weather conditions. The average daily temperature for the month is around 24.1°C (75.4°F), with highs reaching 30.4°C (86.6°F) and lows dropping to 19.3°C (66.8°F). The country sees frequent showers and thunderstorms, with an average precipitation of 6.64mm. There is a high chance of precipitation, with a probability of 71.0% and a precipitation cover of 30.4%. December marks the peak of the rainy season in Zambia, with an average of 22 rainy days throughout the month. The weather is generally overcast, with an average cloud cover of 65.4%. The humidity is relatively high, averaging around 65.9%. Winds are moderate, with an average speed of 20.1 km/h (12.5 mph), and gusts can reach up to 35.6 km/h (22.2 mph). The severe weather risk is rated at 19.4 out of 100, indicating a low risk of severe weather conditions. The most common precipitation type is rain.
What is the temperature in Zambia in December?
Average air temperature in Zambia is 24.1°C (75.4°F) in December. The outside temperature in Zambia feels like 24°C (75.3°F) on a typical December day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 30.4°C (86.6°F) and feels like 30.2°C (86.4°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 19.3°C (66.8°F) which feels like 19.3°C (66.8°F).
How hot is Zambia in December?
The hot temperature in December in Zambia rises to 37.3°C (99.1°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 65.9% humidity. During hottest days of December it feels like 34.9 °C (94.8°F). The average maximum temp in Zambia is 30.4°C (94.8°F) during day time in December.
How cold is Zambia in December?
The coldest temp in Zambia in December drops to 17.2°C (63°F) during the cold nights. With 20.1km/h (12.5mph) winds and 65.9% humidity it feels like 17.2°C (63°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 19.3°C (66.8°F) during night time in December.
Does it rain in Zambia in December?
Yes, it rains for 22 days in Zambia in December averaging 6.64 mm of precipitation. Zambia has a 71% chance for rain throughout the entire month of December.
How much does it rain in Zambia throughout December?
Zambia has 6.64 mm (0.26 inch) of rain per day on average in December. It rains for an average of 22 days out of the entire month.
Is Zambia windy in December?
The average speed of wind in Zambia during December is 20.1km/h (12.5mph) and average windgust is 35.6km/h (22.1mph). On some days in December wind can reach up to 38.9km/h (24.2mph).
What is the direction of the wind in Zambia in December?
Most days of December the wind is blowing from East-Southeast direction in Zambia.
What are the humidity levels in Zambia in December?
The average humidity levels in Zambia in December are 65.9%. Daily humidity levels in Zambia range from 31.3% to 95.1% during December.
How many hours of daylight are in Zambia in December?
Zambia has 13 hours 01 minutes of daylight in December on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Zambia in December is at 5:31:51 and the sunset is at 18:33:14.
What is the cloud coverage in Zambia in December?
Clouds cover 65.4% of the sky on average throughout December in Zambia. The cloud coverage ranges from 18.3% to 96.1% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in December in Zambia?
The average UV index in Zambia is 9.4 in December. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 5 to 10.
What is the solar radiation in Zambia in December?
The average solar radiation is 256.1 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Zambia during December. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 76 W/m2 to 359.2 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during December in Zambia?
The average solar energy during December in Zambia is 22.1 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 6.7 MJ/m2, to 31 MJ/m2 during December.
Are there severe weather risks in Zambia in December?
Yes, there is a 19.4% risk for severe weather in Zambia in December.
What is the air pressure in Zambia in December?
On average the air pressure in Zambia in December is 1012.7 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1010 mb to 1015.8 mb.
What is the visibility in Zambia in December?
The average daylight visibility in Zambia in December is 20.5 km (12.7 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 14.4 km (8.9 miles) to 25.6 km (15.9 miles) throughout December.
What is the dew point in Zambia in December?
The average dew point in Zambia during December is 16°C (60.8°F).
Where is the data for Zambia climate in December coming from?
The climate data for Zambia in December is collected from the following weather stations.
- KAFUE POLDER, ZA
- LUSAKA INTERNATIONAL, ZA
- LUSAKA CITY, ZA
- MOUNT MAKULU, ZA
- FLKK