December weather forecast
Amou, Benin

December, the first month of the winter in Amou, is a fiery hot month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 35°C (95°F) and an average low of 21.5°C (70.7°F).

Temperature

December's average high-temperature stands at a fiery hot 35°C (95°F), showing little deviation from November's 33.9°C (93°F). Amou reports a sharp reduction in temperature during December, averaging at an agreeable 21.5°C (70.7°F) at night.

Heat index

December's mean heat index is computed to be a torrid 38°C (100.4°F). Undertake extra safety actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are expected. Heatstroke may result from lengthy activity.
For clarity, heat index numbers account for light winds and areas under shade. Being exposed to direct sunshine might trigger a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. This effect is personal, shaped by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, influenced by factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. Considering the impact of direct sunlight, it's possible for the heat index to surge by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. Children often lack awareness of the importance of taking breaks and rehydrating. The feeling of thirst is a late indication of dehydration, so maintaining hydration, especially during long periods of physical activity, is critical.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through evaporation of sweat. In the presence of elevated relative humidity, the evaporation rate decreases. This reduction leads to increased body heat retention compared to conditions of dry air. If the body retains more heat than it can expel, the increasing temperature can lead to heat-related conditions.

Humidity

In Amou, Benin, the average relative humidity in December is 44%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 2.8 days and accumulates 4mm (0.16") of precipitation.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Amou, with an average of 11h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:51 and sunset at 18:32. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:06 and sunset at 18:46 WAT.

Sunshine

In Amou, Benin, the average sunshine in December is 8.6h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the UV index of 7 transforms into the following advice:
Take precautions and adopt sun safety practices. Protection against sunburn is obliged. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this time. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense.