December weather forecastCococodji, Benin
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Cococodji, is still a tropical month, with an average temperature varying between 25.4°C (77.7°F) and 31.9°C (89.4°F).Temperature
Cococodji experiences an average high-temperature of a still hot 31.9°C (89.4°F) with the onset of December, subtly varied from November's 30.9°C (87.6°F). Throughout the month of December, the average temperature dips to a warm 25.4°C (77.7°F) at night.Heat index
During December, the heat index is estimated at an extremely hot 41°C (105.8°F). Extra safeguards are necessary to prevent heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Prolonged activity might cause heatstroke.Thinking about the heat index, one should account for its values in shaded areas with gentle breezes. Being under direct sunlight might amplify the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', evaluates the perceived heat by adding the effect of moisture in the air. The effect of weather is individual, with a variety of people experiencing it differently due to distinctions in body mass, height, and level of activity. Being under direct sunshine can magnify the heat experience, possibly pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for babies and toddlers. Young people are generally more susceptible than adults because they perspire less. Furthermore, their proportionally larger skin surface to their petite bodies and the increased heat output from their actions add to the risk.
Perspiring is the body's way of cooling down, particularly by allowing sweat to evaporate and take the heat with it. Increased relative humidity interferes with body cooling by slowing the rate of evaporation, resulting in a slower body cooling rate and a heightened feeling of heat. As the body gains more heat than it can dissipate, there's a risk of increasing temperatures and resultant overheating.
Humidity
In Cococodji, the average relative humidity in December is 72%.Rainfall
In Cococodji, during December, the rain falls for 9.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 19mm (0.75") of precipitation. In Cococodji, Benin, during the entire year, the rain falls for 204.5 days and collects up to 599mm (23.58") of precipitation.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 11h and 48min of daylight.On the first day of December in Cococodji, sunrise is at 06:46 and sunset at 18:33. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:01 and sunset at 18:46 WAT.
Sunshine
The month with the most sunshine in Cococodji is December, with an average of 9.7h of sunshine.UV index
January through June, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: A typical high UV index of 7 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Prevent overexposure. Protection from the sun's harmful effects is needed. 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. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Cococodji, Benin
- Average high temperature in December: 31.9°C
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are March and April (32°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (27.4°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 25.4°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is April (27.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (23.8°C).
Average pressure in December
Cococodji, 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
Cococodji, Benin
- Average wind speed in December: 10.9km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (16.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (10.9km/h).
Average humidity in December
Cococodji, Benin
- Average humidity in December: 72%
The months with the highest relative humidity are August and September (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (71%).
Average rainfall in December
Cococodji, Benin
- Average rainfall in December: 19mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (126mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (18mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Cococodji, Benin
- Average rainfall days in December: 9.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (22.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.1 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Cococodji, 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 42min
The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in December
Cococodji, Benin
- Average sunshine days in December: 14.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (4.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Cococodji, 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
Cococodji, 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
Cococodji, 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).
