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Menongue Climate History

Past weather including monthly averages for Menongue

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Country Overview For Angola

The climate in Angola is typically semiarid in south and along coast to Luanda; north has cool, dry season (May to October) and hot, rainy season (November to April). The terrain: narrow coastal plain rises abruptly to vast interior plateau. For Luanda in January the daily average maximum temperatures is 30°C with the average minimum 24°C, while in June the average maximum is 27°C with a minimum of 21°C. The wettest month for Luanda is November with an average of 248.2mm of precipitation falling while the driest month is July with 0.9mm falling.


 

HISTORICAL MONTHLY AVERAGES FOR DECEMBER

The information presented below gives detailed historical monthly average weather conditions along with exceptional weather occurrences. To maintain relevance to current weather trends the displayed information has been calculated using data collected over the past two decades. The climate profile is taken from closest available data source to Menongue.

Temperature

Throughout the month of December daytime temperatures will generally reach highs of around 34°C that's about 92°F. At night the average minimum temperature drops down to around 18°C, that's 65°F.

In recent times the highest recorded temperature in December has been 39°C that's 102°F, with the lowest recorded temperature 13°C, about 55°F.

Relative Humidity

The average daily relative humidity for December is around 53%.

Heat Index

The Heat Index is a measure of how hot it feels when relative humidity is added to actual air temperature. From this a comfort level is calculated providing categories on how heat conditions might adversely affect someone.

Comfort Levels: Given average maximum temperatures and humidity levels caution is advised. Fatigue is possible with prolonged exposure and/or physical activity for those in high risk groups of possible heat disorders (see heat index for more information).

Precipitation

The average monthly amount of precipitation has been recorded at around 81 mm, that's 3 inches.

Estimated Hours of Sunshine per Day

We calculate sunshine hours per day using our past forecast data. For December expect the sun to shine for an average of 7 hours per day. This represents the average number of hours in the daytime that the sun is visible and not obscured by cloud e.g. the average number of hours the sun is actually out and shining. Note we calculate hours of sunshine per day using our past forecast data, not observation data, thus it is an estimate and not actual.

Wind

The average daily wind speed in December has been around 8 km/h, that’s the equivalent to about 5 mph, or 4 knots. In recent years the maximum sustained wind speed has reached 74 km/h, that’s the equivalent of around 46 mph, or 40 knots.

Fog

On average the month of December is not affected by foggy conditions.

 

YEARLY TRENDS: WEATHER AVERAGES & EXTREMES

The following charts show yearly weather trends with information on monthly weather averages and extremes.

Temperature

The chart below plots the average high and low temperature for each month of the year. It also shows the maximum and minimum recorded temperatures.

Precipitation Amount

The chart below plots the average monthly precipitation amount.

Wind Speed

The chart below plots the average daily wind speed you can expect for any month. It also shows the maximum recorded sustained wind speed for each month.