December weather forecastAhogbé, Benin
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Ahogbé, is also a hot month, with an average temperature ranging between max 32°C (89.6°F) and min 25°C (77°F).Temperature
December denotes a minimal variation in the average high-temperature to a still tropical 32°C (89.6°F) from November's 30.8°C (87.4°F). Throughout December, Ahogbé registers a consistent average low-temperature of 25°C (77°F).Heat index
For December, the heat index is calculated to be a blisteringly hot 42°C (107.6°F). Heightened precautions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential risks. Continuous activity could lead to heatstroke.The standards for the heat index are set for locations in shade and under light breezes. If directly exposed to the sun, the heat index could rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', quantifies the warmth felt when relative humidity is considered. The impact of weather on an individual can be subjective, affected by the person's activity and heat perception, which can vary due to elements including wind, clothing, and metabolic differences. Do note, being directly under sun rays can amplify the heat you feel, potentially raising 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.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration, as evaporated sweat carries heat away from the body. Elevated relative humidity disrupts typical body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, consequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and enhancing the feeling of heat. If the body retains more heat than it can expel, the increasing temperature can lead to heat-related conditions.
Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 73%.Rainfall
The months with the least rainfall are January and December Rain falls for 8.9 days and accumulates 16mm (0.63") of rain.Snowfall
In Ahogbé, Benin, snow does not fall in January through August, October through December.Daylight
With an average of 11h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Ahogbé.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:47 and sunset at 18:33. On the last day of December, in Ahogbé, Benin, sunrise is at 07:01 and sunset at 18:47 WAT.
Sunshine
In Ahogbé, the average sunshine in December is 9.6h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are January through June, September through 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 the average person.Note: A typical high UV index of 7 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Guard against overexposure. Protection from sun-induced harm is essential. 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. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Ahogbé, Benin
- Average high temperature in December: 32°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (32.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (27.4°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 25°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is April (26.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (23.3°C).
Average pressure in December
Ahogbé, Benin
- Average pressure in December: 1010.3mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1013.4mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are February and March (1009.4mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Ahogbé, Benin
- Average wind speed in December: 10.5km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (15.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (10.5km/h).
Average humidity in December
Ahogbé, Benin
- Average humidity in December: 73%
The months with the highest relative humidity are August and September (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (71%).
Average rainfall in December
Ahogbé, Benin
- Average rainfall in December: 16mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (125mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (16mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Ahogbé, Benin
- Average rainfall days in December: 8.9 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are June and September (24.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.8 days).
Average snowfall days in December
Ahogbé, Benin
- Average snowfall days in December: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is September (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Ahogbé, Benin
- Average daylight in December: 11h and 48min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in December: 9h and 36min
The month with the most sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in December
Ahogbé, Benin
- Average sunshine days in December: 15.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (2.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Ahogbé, Benin
- Average UV index in December: 7
The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).
Average cloud cover in December
Ahogbé, Benin
- Average cloud cover in December: 14
The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 14).
Average visibility in December
Ahogbé, Benin
- Average visibility in December: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
