December weather forecast
Sanson, Benin

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Sanson, is also a sweltering month, with an average temperature ranging between min 20°C (68°F) and max 35.5°C (95.9°F).

Temperature

As Sanson, Benin, transitions from November to December, the average high-temperatures adjust to a still torrid 35.5°C (95.9°F), nearly the same as the previous 35°C (95°F). A pronounced dip becomes evident during the nights in December as Sanson logs a consistent average temperature of 20°C (68°F).

Humidity

In Sanson, the average relative humidity in December is 23%.

Rainfall

December is the only month when rain does not fall.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 11h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:50 and sunset at 18:28. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 07:05 and sunset at 18:41 WAT.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 10h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 7 leads to the following instructions:
Adopt measures and apply sun safety strategies. Shielding from skin and eye damage is necessary. Avoid direct exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, noting that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer complete sun protection. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.

Frequently asked questions

How hot is it in December?
An average high-temperature, in December, in Sanson, is 35.5°C (95.9°F) and the average low-temperature is 20°C (68°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in November is calculated to be 40°C (104°F).
What is the average humidity in December?
In December, the average relative humidity is 23%.
What is the driest month?
December is the only month when rain does not fall.
Does it rain in December?
In December, it doesn't rain. November is the latest month when it rains.
What is the month with the shortest days?
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 11h and 36min of daylight.
How many hours of daylight does Sanson have in December?
The average day length in December is 11h and 36min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in December?
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:50 and sunset at 18:28. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:05 and sunset at 18:41 WAT.
What is the month with the most sunshine?
January and December, with an average of 10h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.
How long on average sun shines in December?
In December, the average sunshine duration is 10h.
What is the UV index intensity in December in Sanson?
The average daily maximum UV index in December is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average wind speed
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Average visibility
Average temperature in December
Sanson, 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
Sanson, 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
Sanson, 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
Sanson, 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
Sanson, 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
Sanson, 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
Sanson, Benin
  • Average daylight in December: 11h and 4min

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
Sanson, 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
Sanson, 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
Sanson, 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
Sanson, 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).

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