December weather forecast
Eket, Nigeria

December, the first month of the winter in Eket, is still a hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 32.5°C (90.5°F) and 24.8°C (76.6°F).

Temperature

A minimal variation is noted in Eket's average high-temperature at the onset of December, reaching a still tropical 32.5°C (90.5°F) from November's 31.2°C (88.2°F). In Eket, the December nights cool down to an average low of 24.8°C (76.6°F).

Heat index

December's heat index is computed to be a blisteringly hot 43°C (109.4°F). Take caution: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Heatstroke may be imminent with ongoing effort.
It is essential to grasp that the heat index's numbers are for shade and light wind settings. Direct sunlight exposure may cause a 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees rise in the heat index.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', shows a temperature sensation when both heat and moisture conditions are combined. This impact is subjective, influenced by the person's physical activity and individual heat perception, affected by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic differences. It is essential to be conscious of the fact that direct sunlight can intensify the felt heat, leading to an elevation in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Young kids are often more at risk than adults as they tend to perspire less. Besides, their skin surface is larger relative to their small bodies, and their increased heat output from their active lifestyle compounds their risk.
Perspiration is essential for the human body; it facilitates cooling through the process of sweat evaporation. In circumstances of high air temperature and humidity (high heat index), the body's perspiration is restricted, heightening the feeling of warmth. Heat disorders may be on the horizon when body temperatures rise from inadequate heat management.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 73%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Eket, Nigeria, is December, when the rain falls for 19.5 days and typically collects 46mm (1.81") of precipitation.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 11h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 18:13. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset at 18:27 WAT.

Sunshine

With an average of 9.6h of sunshine, December has the most sunshine of the year in Eket.

UV index

January through May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 7 transforms into these recommendations:
Refrain from overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals could burn in under 20 minutes. Stay in the shade and limit sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes.