December weather forecast
Tchito, Benin

The first month of the winter, December, is a very hot month in Tchito, Benin, with an average temperature ranging between min 22.8°C (73°F) and max 36.3°C (97.3°F).

Temperature

The arrival of December sees an average high-temperature of a sweltering 36.3°C (97.3°F), hardly diverging from November's 34.4°C (93.9°F). December nights in Tchito showcase a dramatic shift from daytime highs to an average temperature of 22.8°C (73°F).

Heat index

The heat index in December is calculated to be a blazing hot 48°C (118.4°F). Be alert: Heat exhaustion along with heat cramps are probable. Heatstroke is a threat with sustained physical activity.
One should consider that heat index numbers are for shaded settings and light wind. Exposure to the direct sun might augment heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is found by incorporating humidity levels into the air temperature measurement. Factors such as metabolic variations, being pregnant, and physical activity can impact an individual's weather perception. Keep it in mind, direct sunlight can augment the heat you experience, possibly pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for children. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through evaporation of sweat. A surge in relative humidity can disrupt the body's normal cooling function by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. Heat absorption that surpasses the body's shedding capability can lead to overheating and varying levels of dehydration.

Humidity

In Tchito, Benin, the average relative humidity in December is 58%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Tchito is December, when the rain falls for 3.5 days and typically collects 3mm (0.12") of precipitation.

Daylight

With an average of 11h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Tchito.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:48 and sunset at 18:33. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:03 and sunset at 18:46 WAT.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine is December, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Tchito is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 7 in December leads to these recommendations:
Escape overexposure. People with light skin may incur burns in fewer than 20 minutes. Seek shade and limit direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but be aware that not all shade structures provide complete sun protection. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades.