December weather forecast
Dagbaboua, Ivory Coast

The first month of the winter, December, is also a hot month in Dagbaboua, Ivory Coast, with an average temperature ranging between min 20.2°C (68.4°F) and max 34.2°C (93.6°F).

Temperature

The beginning of December records an average high-temperature of a still tropical 34.2°C (93.6°F), marking a negligible difference from November's 32.3°C (90.1°F). December nights in Dagbaboua, Ivory Coast, bring a significant cooling from the heat of the day, with averages of 20.2°C (68.4°F).

Heat index

For most parts of December, the heat index is calculated to be an extremely hot 42°C (107.6°F). Use additional protective measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are possible outcomes. Continuous activity might lead to heatstroke.
Know that the heat index computations account for shaded terrains and slight winds. The direct sun can potentially cause the heat index to increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', takes into account both air temperature and humidity to illustrate what people actually feel. The influence of weather can be personal, changing with an individual's body mass, height, and level of physical exertion. When exposed to direct sunlight, it's possible for the heat index to increase by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly important for children. Youths are typically more endangered than adults since they usually sweat less. Their larger skin surface concerning their smaller bodies and higher heat production due to activity further adds to their vulnerability.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration. Excessive warmth is eliminated from the body by evaporation of sweat. When relative humidity is on the rise, it curtails evaporation, thereby reducing the heat elimination from the body and causing the feeling of being excessively hot. Accumulating heat beyond the body's cooling measures leads to rising temperatures and potential ailments.

Humidity

In Dagbaboua, the average relative humidity in December is 59%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 6.9 days and accumulates 8mm (0.31") of precipitation.

Daylight

With an average of 11h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 18:07. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 18:21 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Dagbaboua is 9.5h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 7 suggests these recommendations:
Follow precautions and abide by sun safety rules. Deterrence of sunburn is imperative. During the period from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., UV radiation is highest. Try to avoid direct sunlight during these hours. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.