December weather forecast
Kaffrine, Senegal

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Weather in December

December maintains the warm and dry conditions in Kaffrine. With the monsoons long gone, the city enjoys clear skies and abundant sunshine. Following the trend, daylight hours register a minor decrease, but not enough to dim the holiday cheer. The consistency in relative humidity, pressure, and wind speed offer a stable weather environment. To confirm the onset of the dry season, December records an absolute lack of rainfall.

Temperature

December's onset in Kaffrine sees an average high-temperature of a still very hot 35.9°C (96.6°F), exhibiting a slight fluctuation from the previous month. Kaffrine notes a substantial temperature decline from the daytime peaks throughout December, with an average nighttime temperature of 20.4°C (68.7°F).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 17%.

Rainfall

January through March and December are months without rainfall in Kaffrine, Senegal.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 11h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:10 and sunset at 18:31. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:26 and sunset at 18:44 GMT.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Kaffrine is 9.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Kaffrine are January, February, July through September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 7 suggests these recommendations:
Employ safeguards and advocate sun safety protocols. Shielding against skin and eye damage is crucial. Attempt to stay under shade and limit exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Remember, devices such as parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot is it in Kaffrine in December?

December temperatures in Kaffrine vary between a high-temperature of 35.9°C (96.6°F) and a low-temperature of 20.4°C (68.7°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in October is calculated to be 52°C (125.6°F).

What is the average humidity in December in Kaffrine?

In Kaffrine, the average relative humidity in December is 17%.

What is the driest month in Kaffrine?

January through March and December are months without rainfall in Kaffrine, Senegal.

Does it rain in Kaffrine in December?

In December, in Kaffrine, Senegal, it doesn't rain. November is the latest month when it rains.

What is the month with the shortest days in Kaffrine?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 11h and 18min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Kaffrine have in December?

In Kaffrine, Senegal, the average day length in December is 11h and 19min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Kaffrine?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:10 and sunset at 18:31. On the last day of the month, in Kaffrine, sunrise is at 07:26 and sunset at 18:44 GMT.

How many hours of sunshine does Kaffrine have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Kaffrine, Senegal, is 9.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Kaffrine?

January, February, July through September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index in Kaffrine.

What is the UV index reading in December in Kaffrine?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Kaffrine is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

Average temperature in December
Kaffrine, Senegal

Average temperature in December - Kaffrine, Senegal
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (42°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (33.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 20.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is June (26°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.5°C).

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Average pressure in December
Kaffrine, Senegal

Average pressure in December - Kaffrine, Senegal
  • Average pressure in December: 1011.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1009.1mbar).

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Average wind speed in December
Kaffrine, Senegal

Average wind speed in December - Kaffrine, Senegal
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (12.1km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are September and October (7.7km/h).

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Average humidity in December
Kaffrine, Senegal

Average humidity in December - Kaffrine, Senegal
  • Average humidity in December: 17%

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (15%).

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Average rainfall in December
Kaffrine, Senegal

Average rainfall in December - Kaffrine, Senegal
  • Average rainfall in December: 0mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (128mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February, March and December (0mm).

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Average rainfall days in December
Kaffrine, Senegal

Average rainfall days in December - Kaffrine, Senegal
  • Average rainfall days in December: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (22.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (0.1 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Kaffrine, Senegal

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Kaffrine, Senegal
  • Average daylight in December: 11h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Kaffrine, Senegal

Average sunshine days in December - Kaffrine, Senegal
  • Average sunshine days in December: 30.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (30.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (6.1 days).

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Average UV index in December
Kaffrine, Senegal

Average UV index in December - Kaffrine, Senegal
  • Average UV index in December: 7

The months with the highest UV index are March, April, May, June and October (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, July, August, September, November and December (UV index 7).

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Average cloud cover in December
Kaffrine, Senegal

Average cloud cover in December - Kaffrine, Senegal
  • Average cloud cover in December: 13

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 5).

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Average visibility in December
Kaffrine, Senegal

Average visibility in December - Kaffrine, Senegal
  • Average visibility in December: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are August and September (9km).

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