December weather forecast
Bassila, Benin

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Weather in December

The year wraps up back where it started in Bassila - in the stronghold of the dry season. The city dabbles in heavier sunshine, lower rainfall, and higher temperature variations compared to November. On the horizon, January's arrival forecasts another cycle of similar weather. Interestingly, December holds the record for the city's least sum of rain, registering no rainfall.

Temperature

December in Bassila brings an average high-temperature of a very hot 35.2°C (95.4°F), nearly identical to the preceding month. Bassila anticipates a considerable drop in temperature at night in December, with an average low of 19.9°C (67.8°F).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 25%.

Rainfall

The only month without rainfall in Bassila is December.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 11h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:53 and sunset at 18:31. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 07:08 and sunset at 18:44 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 8.4h.

UV index

In Bassila, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 7 during December morphs into the following directions:
Skirt overexposure. People with light complexions might get scorched in under 20 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot is it in Bassila in December?

In December, in Bassila, the average high-temperature is 35.2°C (95.4°F), and the average low-temperature is 19.9°C (67.8°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in November is estimated at 39°C (102.2°F).

What is the average humidity in December in Bassila?

In Bassila, Benin, the average relative humidity in December is 25%.

What is the driest month in Bassila?

The only month without rainfall in Bassila, Benin, is December.

Does it rain in Bassila in December?

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

What is the month with the shortest days in Bassila?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 11h and 36min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Bassila?

In Bassila, the average day length in December is 11h and 37min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Bassila?

On the first day of December in Bassila, sunrise is at 06:53 and sunset at 18:31. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:08 and sunset at 18:44 WAT.

How long on average sun shines in December in Bassila?

In Bassila, Benin, the average sunshine duration in December is 8.4h.

What is the UV index reading in December in Bassila?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Bassila, Benin, is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Bassila, Benin

Average temperature in December - Bassila, Benin
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (38.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (28°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 19.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is April (24.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.7°C).

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Average pressure in December
Bassila, Benin

Average pressure in December - Bassila, Benin
  • Average pressure in December: 1010.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1013.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is March (1008.6mbar).

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Average wind speed in December
Bassila, Benin

Average wind speed in December - Bassila, Benin
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (4.9km/h).

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Average humidity in December
Bassila, Benin

Average humidity in December - Bassila, Benin
  • Average humidity in December: 25%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (23%).

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Average rainfall in December
Bassila, Benin

Average rainfall in December - Bassila, Benin
  • Average rainfall in December: 0mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (156mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0mm).

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Average rainfall days in December
Bassila, Benin

Average rainfall days in December - Bassila, Benin
  • Average rainfall days in December: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (28.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (0.4 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Bassila, Benin

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Bassila, Benin
  • Average daylight in December: 11h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 8h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Bassila, Benin

Average sunshine days in December - Bassila, Benin
  • Average sunshine days in December: 30.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (30.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (1.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Bassila, Benin

Average UV index in December - Bassila, Benin
  • Average UV index in December: 7

The month with the highest UV index is March (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).

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Average cloud cover in December
Bassila, Benin

Average cloud cover in December - Bassila, Benin
  • Average cloud cover in December: 4

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 4).

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Average visibility in December
Bassila, Benin

Average visibility in December - Bassila, Benin
  • Average visibility in December: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are July, August and September (7km).

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