December weather forecastToffo, Benin

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Toffo, is a torrid month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 22.8°C (73°F) and an average high of 36.3°C (97.3°F).

Temperature

The onset of December brings with it an average high-temperature of a torrid 36.3°C (97.3°F), showing a negligible variation from the month before. In December, the nighttime temperature in Toffo plummets remarkably from the daily apex to a steady average of 22.8°C (73°F).

Heat index

The heat index value for December is computed to be a life-threatening hot 48°C (118.4°F). Guard: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are foreseeable. Prolonged effort may bring about heatstroke.
Be informed that the heat index values are oriented around shady conditions and gentle breezes. Exposure to the direct sun might augment heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', is the result of factoring in humidity to the air temperature, indicating perceived warmth. This effect tends to be personal, with the weather perception differing among individuals due to variations in body mass, height, and exertion. Always consider that direct sunlight exposure might heighten the heat's effects, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to 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.
Through perspiration, the body has a natural mechanism to eliminate excessive heat via sweat evaporation. An elevated level of relative humidity hinders evaporation, leading to decreased heat elimination from the body, inducing a sensation of excess heat. The body is at risk of dehydration and related complications when it fails to shed excessive heat.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall in Toffo. Rain falls for 3.5 days and accumulates 3mm (0.12") of precipitation.

Daylight

With an average of 11h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Toffo.
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 07:02 and sunset at 18:46 WAT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 7 in December interprets into the following advice:
Resist overexposure. Safeguarding from solar damage is indispensable. UV radiation from the Sun is most intense between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.