December weather forecast
Togbota, Benin

The first month of the winter, December, is still a tropical month in Togbota, Benin, with an average temperature ranging between min 24.4°C (75.9°F) and max 33.6°C (92.5°F).

Temperature

Togbota commences December with an average high-temperature of a still tropical 33.6°C (92.5°F), maintaining a close resemblance to the previous month. Togbota's temperature in December lowers to a consistent average of 24.4°C (75.9°F) during the nights.

Heat index

In December, the average heat index is evaluated at a burning hot 45°C (113°F). Stay on guard: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are predicted. Ongoing effort can cause heatstroke.
Understanding the heat index involves considering values for shaded locales with light wind. Direct exposure to sunlight could raise the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', is a calculation that merges air temperature and relative humidity to depict the sensation of warmth. This effect tends to be personal, with the weather perception differing among individuals due to variations in body mass, height, and exertion. Exposure to direct sun rays can influence the heat you feel, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. In general, children are more at risk than adults because they sweat less. Furthermore, the large skin surface compared to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their actions contribute to this vulnerability.
The body's natural response to excessive warmth is perspiration, as it allows for cooling through sweat evaporation. Heightened relative humidity interferes with the body's usual cooling mechanism by reducing evaporation, subsequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and increasing the sensation of heat. As body temperatures escalate without effective heat release, one might face dehydration threats.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 69%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 5.3 days and typically collects 7mm (0.28") of precipitation.

Daylight

With an average of 11h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:46 and sunset at 18:32. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:01 and sunset at 18:45 WAT.

Sunshine

December has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 9.6h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Togbota, Benin, are January through May, August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 during December translates into the following directions:
Implement preventive steps and embrace sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye distress is compulsory. 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. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.