December weather forecastMateri, Benin
December
Weather in December
December wraps up the year with exclusive sunshine in Materi, Benin. Remarkably, there is no rainfall reported during this period. The absence of rain and reduced humidity fosters a stark contrast from July’s peak wet conditions. Sunshine hours peak to 10 hours a day, matched only by January’s strength. Despite the prevailing hot conditions, the incoming sea breeze off the Gulf of Guinea cools the coastal city.Temperature
The advent of December denotes an average high-temperature of a still fiery hot 35.2°C (95.4°F), subtly different from November's 36.1°C (97°F). Throughout December nights, a significant departure from daytime temperatures, with an average low of 19.6°C (67.3°F), is recognized in Materi, Benin.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 19%.Rainfall
January and December are months without rainfall.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 11h and 30min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:58 and sunset at 18:31. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 07:13 and sunset at 18:44 WAT.
Sunshine
The months with the most sunshine are January, November and December, with an average of 10h of sunshine.UV index
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 average individuals.Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 7 translates into the following recommendations:
Use measures and accept sun safety conventions. Guarding against skin and eye trauma is of high priority. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but keep in mind that not all shade structures provide complete protection. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Materi, Benin
- Average high temperature in December: 35.2°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (39.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (28.9°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 19.6°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is April (25.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.2°C).
Average pressure in December
Materi, Benin
- Average pressure in December: 1011.2mbar
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are July and August (1012.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1008.3mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Materi, Benin
- Average wind speed in December: 8.3km/h
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and December (8.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (5.4km/h).
Average humidity in December
Materi, Benin
- Average humidity in December: 19%
The month with the highest relative humidity is August (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (17%).
Average rainfall in December
Materi, Benin
- Average rainfall in December: 0mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (164mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Materi, Benin
- Average rainfall days in December: 0 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (28.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Materi, Benin
- Average daylight in December: 11h and 30min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in December: 10h and 0min
The months with the most sunshine are January, November and December (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Materi, Benin
- Average sunshine days in December: 30.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (30.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (1.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Materi, Benin
- Average UV index in December: 7
The months with the highest UV index are March and April (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).
Average cloud cover in December
Materi, Benin
- Average cloud cover in December: 3
The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 3).
Average visibility in December
Materi, Benin
- Average visibility in December: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are August and September (8km).
