Last updated: March 2, 2024
The weather in East London, South Africa, during December is characterized by an average temperature of 21°C (70°F). Highs can soar to 27°C (81°F), while lows may dip to 16°C (61°F). Typically, the humidity level in East London throughout December hovers around 82%.
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In December, East London averages 80 mm (3.2 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 17 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 14 hours 16 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 11 hours 57 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 30% probability of sunny days during this period.
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In December, the UV Index in East London reaches a maximum of 14, indicating a level of Extreme exposure. The most intense UV radiation typically occurs between 11:00 and 13:00, during which unprotected skin may burn in as little as 10 minutes.
| 07:00 | 08:00 | 09:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 | 19:00 | |
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| UVI | 2 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Exposure | Low | Moderate | VeryHigh | Extreme | VeryHigh | High | Moderate | Low | |||||
| Time to burn | 45 min | 30 min | 15 min | 10 min | 15 min | 25 min | 30 min | 45 min | |||||