December weather forecast
Benda, Guinea

December, the first month of the winter in Benda, is also a hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 17.2°C (63°F) and 31.7°C (89.1°F).

Temperature

With the onset of December, the average high-temperature registers at a still tropical 31.7°C (89.1°F), subtly different from November's 30.3°C (86.5°F). Benda registers a substantial downturn from daytime peaks throughout December nights, with an average low-temperature of 17.2°C (63°F).

Heat index

Throughout December, the heat index is appraised at a sweltering 35°C (95°F). Greater safety measures are needed, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is high. Continuous activity might trigger heatstroke.
Heat index readings emphasize conditions of light breezes and shaded spots. The heat index might be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', embodies the combination of air temperature and moisture content to illustrate perceived heat. Factors such as metabolic variations, being pregnant, and physical activity can impact an individual's weather perception. The sun, when shining directly, can have a significant impact on the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are primarily vital for children. In general, children are more at risk than adults because they sweat less. Furthermore, the large skin surface compared to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their actions contribute to this vulnerability.
As a reaction to high temperatures, the human body begins to perspire, using the evaporation of sweat to lower its temperature. An upsurge in relative humidity affects normal body cooling mechanisms by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. Overheating dangers loom when the body's heat release mechanisms are overshadowed by excessive gain.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Benda is 54%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 3 days and accumulates 3mm (0.12") of precipitation.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 11h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Benda, sunrise is at 06:34 and sunset at 18:14. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:48 and sunset at 18:28 GMT.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine in Benda, Guinea, are January and December, with an average of 9.8h of sunshine.

UV index

In Benda, Guinea, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Avert overexposure. Light-skinned people might experience burning in less than 20 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is most powerful between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. To the extent possible, limit exposure to the direct sun during these hours. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck.