December weather forecastAvakpa, Benin
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Avakpa, is still a hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25°C (77°F) and 32°C (89.6°F).Temperature
The average high-temperature is a still hot 32°C (89.6°F) in December, hardly different from the 30.8°C (87.4°F) recorded in November. Avakpa's nighttime temperature in December drops to an average of 25°C (77°F).Heat index
The heat index value during December is evaluated at a scorching 42°C (107.6°F). Ensure additional precautions, heat exhaustion and heat cramps may be expected. Heatstroke could occur from sustained activity.Heat index readings emphasize conditions of light breezes and shaded spots. Exposure to the direct sun could elevate the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', stands as a testimony to how temperature and humidity combine to impact our sense of warmth. The impression of weather on a person can be swayed by additional aspects, including metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Direct exposure to the sun's rays can enhance the felt temperature, increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Young individuals are generally in more danger than adults due to their lower capacity to sweat. Moreover, their large skin surface in relation to their small bodies and the increased heat generation from their activities makes them more vulnerable.
The physiological response of the human body to excess warmth is to perspire, thereby cooling itself through sweat evaporation. Higher relative humidity impedes evaporation, thus reducing heat dispersion from the body, culminating in a sensation of overheating. Excessive heat gain, when not shed effectively by the body, can result in increasing body temperatures and related hazards.
Humidity
In Avakpa, 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
January through August, October through December are months without snowfall in Avakpa.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Avakpa, with an average of 11h and 42min of daylight.On the first day of December in Avakpa, sunrise is at 06:48 and sunset at 18:33. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:02 and sunset at 18:47 WAT.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 9.6h.UV index
January through June, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Avakpa, Benin. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The average daily UV index of 7 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Act on precautions and pay attention to sun safety recommendations. Avoidance of sunburn is obligatory. The time between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. is when UV radiation is at its peak. Limit exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Avakpa, 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
Avakpa, 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
Avakpa, 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
Avakpa, 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
Avakpa, 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
Avakpa, 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
Avakpa, 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
Avakpa, Benin
- Average daylight in December: 11h and 42min
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 42min).
- 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
Avakpa, 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
Avakpa, 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
Avakpa, 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
Avakpa, 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).
