December weather forecastParakou, Benin
December
Weather in December
Finally arriving at the year's end, December in Parakou boasts of essentially dry conditions, with no recorded rainfall. With lower temperatures, swinging between 20°C (68°F) and 35.5°C (95.9°F), this month ensures a mild atmosphere. Evenly matched with January, the longest sunshine duration of 10 hours a day returns to the city. With these shifts in weather patterns, the end of the year is celebrated under clear, sunny skies. The decline of humidity to a comforting 23% adds to the city's allure, concluding the annual climatic cycle on a pleasant note.Temperature
As November turns into December, the average high-temperatures rest at a still sweltering 35.5°C (95.9°F), showing a minor variation from the prior month. Despite the drastic temperature difference, Parakou records an average nighttime low of 20°C (68°F) throughout December.Humidity
In Parakou, the average relative humidity in December is 23%.Rainfall
The only month without rainfall 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 December, sunrise is at 06:50 and sunset at 18:27. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:05 and sunset at 18:40 WAT.
Sunshine
January and December, with an average of 10h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.UV index
In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 7 suggests this advice:
Undertake precautions and comply with sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye injury is vital. Seek shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer complete sun protection. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Parakou, Benin
- Average high temperature in December: 35.5°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (39.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (28.4°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 20°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is April (24.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.7°C).
Average pressure in December
Parakou, Benin
- Average pressure in December: 1011mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1013mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is March (1008.7mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Parakou, Benin
- Average wind speed in December: 7.5km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (5.9km/h).
Average humidity in December
Parakou, Benin
- Average humidity in December: 23%
The month with the highest relative humidity is August (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (22%).
Average rainfall in December
Parakou, Benin
- Average rainfall in December: 0mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (140mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Parakou, Benin
- Average rainfall days in December: 0.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (25.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (0.3 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Parakou, Benin
- Average daylight in December: 11h and 36min
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 36min).
- Average sunshine in December: 10h and 0min
The months with the most sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 6h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Parakou, 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 (3.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Parakou, 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
Parakou, Benin
- Average cloud cover in December: 3
The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 3).
Average visibility in December
Parakou, 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 August and September (7km).
