December weather forecast
Apirede, Ghana

The first month of the winter, December, is still a hot month in Apirede, Ghana, with an average temperature fluctuating between 22.6°C (72.7°F) and 33.7°C (92.7°F).

Temperature

December's onset records an average high-temperature of a still tropical 33.7°C (92.7°F), a near match to November's 32.3°C (90.1°F). During December, the nighttime temperature in Apirede, Ghana, averages to an agreeable 22.6°C (72.7°F).

Heat index

The heat index value during December is computed to be a blazing hot 45°C (113°F). Keep guard: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely. Continued activity increases the risk of heatstroke.
It is worth noting that heat index values are gauged for conditions in the shade and light breezes. Exposing to direct sunshine may enhance heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', is an amalgamation of air temperature and humidity to express the equivalent perceived temperature. The impact of weather is individual, with diverse individuals experiencing it differently due to variations in body mass, height, and activity levels. Should you be directly under the sun, anticipate a possible increase in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold great significance to children. Young ones are generally more prone to risk than adults due to their reduced ability to sweat. Their large skin surface area relative to their diminutive bodies and elevated heat production from their activities further enhance this risk.
As a reaction to high temperatures, the human body begins to perspire, using the evaporation of sweat to lower its temperature. An elevated level of relative humidity hinders evaporation, leading to decreased heat elimination from the body, inducing a sensation of excess heat. Heat-related disorders may develop if heat gain in the body overshadows its cooling capacity, leading to elevated temperatures.

Humidity

In Apirede, the average relative humidity in December is 69%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall in Apirede. Rain falls for 12 days and accumulates 18mm (0.71") of precipitation.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Apirede is December, with an average of 11h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 17:43. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 17:56 GMT.

Sunshine

In Apirede, the average sunshine in December is 7.9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Apirede 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 threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 7 translates into these guidelines:
Guard oneself from overexposure. Defence against sun injury is vital. Limit your direct sun exposure, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest. Shade structures might not provide complete sun protection. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.