December weather forecast
Zaria, Nigeria

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Weather in December

December in Zaria sets the stage for the recurring dry season with the continuation of the November patterns. With a consistent temperature trend, the month hits a high of 31°C (87.8°F). The month experiences no rainfall and the relative humidity reaches its second lowest point of the year. Ensuing from December's climatic patterns, wind speed revamps to the year's highest, showcasing the windy nature of the month. Consequently, December ensures the dominance of the dry season in Zaria, carrying the trend towards the upcoming new year.

Temperature

Zaria experiences an average high-temperature of a still tropical 31°C (87.8°F) in December, marking an insignificant shift from 33.1°C (91.6°F) in November. Despite considerable daily temperature swings, a steady low-temperature average of 15.5°C (59.9°F) is noted in Zaria, Nigeria throughout December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 21%.

Rainfall

January, November and December are months without rainfall.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Zaria, with an average of 11h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:32 and sunset at 18:03. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 06:47 and sunset at 18:17 WAT.

Sunshine

January, February, November and December, with an average of 10h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.

UV index

January, July, August, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Zaria. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests these recommendations:
Undertake precautions and comply with sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye injury is vital. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Zaria in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Zaria, is 31°C (87.8°F) and the average low-temperature is 15.5°C (59.9°F). In October, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is computed to be 38°C (100.4°F).

What is the average humidity in December in Zaria?

The average relative humidity in December is 21%.

What is the driest month in Zaria?

January, November and December are months without rainfall in Zaria, Nigeria.

What is the month with the shortest days in Zaria?

With an average of 11h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Zaria, Nigeria.

How many hours of daylight does Zaria have in December?

In Zaria, the average day length in December is 11h and 29min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Zaria?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:32 and sunset at 18:03. On the last day of the month, in Zaria, sunrise is at 06:47 and sunset at 18:17 WAT.

What is the month with the most sunshine in Zaria?

January, February, November and December, with an average of 10h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Zaria, Nigeria.

How many hours of sunshine does Zaria have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Zaria, Nigeria, is 10h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Zaria?

January, July, August, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Zaria.

How high is the UV index in December in Zaria?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Zaria is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Zaria, Nigeria

Average temperature in December - Zaria, Nigeria
  • Average high temperature in December: 31°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (38.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (28.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 15.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (24.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.8°C).

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Average pressure in December
Zaria, Nigeria

Average pressure in December - Zaria, Nigeria
  • Average pressure in December: 1013.1mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and December (1013.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1008.9mbar).

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Average wind speed in December
Zaria, Nigeria

Average wind speed in December - Zaria, Nigeria
  • Average wind speed in December: 12.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (12.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (7.2km/h).

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Average humidity in December
Zaria, Nigeria

Average humidity in December - Zaria, Nigeria
  • Average humidity in December: 21%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (16%).

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Average rainfall in December
Zaria, Nigeria

Average rainfall in December - Zaria, Nigeria
  • Average rainfall in December: 0mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (184mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, November and December (0mm).

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Average rainfall days in December
Zaria, Nigeria

Average rainfall days in December - Zaria, Nigeria
  • Average rainfall days in December: 0 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (28 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January, November and December (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Zaria, Nigeria

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Zaria, Nigeria
  • Average daylight in December: 11h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 10h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are January, February, November and December (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Zaria, Nigeria

Average sunshine days in December - Zaria, Nigeria
  • Average sunshine days in December: 31 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (31 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (1.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Zaria, Nigeria

Average UV index in December - Zaria, Nigeria
  • Average UV index in December: 6

The month with the highest UV index is April (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, July, August, November and December (UV index 6).

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Average cloud cover in December
Zaria, Nigeria

Average cloud cover in December - Zaria, Nigeria
  • Average cloud cover in December: 2

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 2).

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Average visibility in December
Zaria, Nigeria

Average visibility in December - Zaria, Nigeria
  • Average visibility in December: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is August (8km).

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