December weather forecast
Balave, Burkina Faso

December

Weather in December

December marks the culmination of the year with the severest of winter conditions descending on Balave, Burkina Faso. This month differentiates itself from November by having the lowest temperature of the year, with the night temperature dipping to 19°C (66.2°F). The month witnesses a dramatic decrease in relative humidity, much to the relief of Balave’s residents. Despite the cold, the sunshine consistently peeks through the clear and bright skies, rendering additional daylight. Remarkably, December also displays strong winds, ending the year on a brisk note.

Temperature

The initiation of December sees an average high-temperature of a tropical 34.1°C (93.4°F), showing minor variations from the previous month. Balave anticipates a considerable cooling off from the daytime high to an average minimum temperature of 19°C (66.2°F) in December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 15%.

Rainfall

January, February and December are months without rainfall.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 11h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 17:49. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 06:37 and sunset at 18:02 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 7.9h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Undertake protective measures and comply with sun safety rules. Shielding against skin and eye damage is essential. Stay in the shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest. Remember, however, that not all shade structures provide full sun protection. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.

Frequently asked questions

How hot is it in December?
In Balave, 34.1°C (93.4°F) is the average high-temperature and 19°C (66.2°F) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in September is evaluated at 45°C (113°F).
What is the average humidity in December?
In December, the average relative humidity is 15%.
What is the driest month?
January, February and December are months without rainfall.
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 24min of daylight.
What is the average length of the day in December?
The average day length in December is 11h and 25min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in December?
In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 17:49. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:37 and sunset at 18:02 GMT.
How long on average sun shines in December?
In December, the average sunshine duration is 7.9h.
When is the lowest UV index?
The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.
What is the UV index reading in December?
In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Balave, Burkina Faso
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (41.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (33.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 19°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (29.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.9°C).

Average pressure in December
Balave, Burkina Faso
  • Average pressure in December: 1012.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1007.6mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Balave, Burkina Faso
  • Average wind speed in December: 12.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (12.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (8.3km/h).

Average humidity in December
Balave, Burkina Faso
  • Average humidity in December: 15%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (65%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are February and March (13%).

Average rainfall in December
Balave, Burkina Faso
  • Average rainfall in December: 0mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (122mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Balave, Burkina Faso
  • Average rainfall days in December: 0 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Balave, Burkina Faso
  • Average daylight in December: 11h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 7h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Balave, Burkina Faso
  • Average sunshine days in December: 31 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (31 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (11.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Balave, Burkina Faso
  • Average UV index in December: 6

The months with the highest UV index are April and May (UV index 9).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in December
Balave, Burkina Faso
  • Average cloud cover in December: 7

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).
The months with the least cloud cover are February, November and December (Cloud cover 7).

Average visibility in December
Balave, Burkina Faso
  • Average visibility in December: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).

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