December weather forecast
Gourcy, Burkina Faso

December

Weather in December

Wrapping up the year, December carries the characteristic dry streak of November. Clear skies prevail, and the UV index drops to 6, the lowest for the year. This trend results in a softer daylight experience, with the duration clipping to 11.4 hours. There are a few shifts in wind speed, making it the month with the highest average wind speed of 15.4km/h (9.6mph). With pleasant daytime temperatures between 18.7°C (65.7°F) and 33.6°C (92.5°F), December becomes an ideal time for end-of-the-year festivities or exploring Gourcy's scenic beauty.

Temperature

In December, the average high-temperature marginally drops from a very hot 36.6°C (97.9°F) in November to a tropical 33.6°C (92.5°F). Throughout December, Gourcy notes a dramatic plunge from the daily high to an average low-temperature of 18.7°C (65.7°F).

Humidity

In Gourcy, the average relative humidity in December is 15%.

Rainfall

January, November 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 06:16 and sunset at 17:40. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 06:31 and sunset at 17:53 GMT.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 7.6h of sunshine.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index in Gourcy, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 6 in December translates into the following instructions:
Persist in precautions and follow sun safety policies. Keeping sunburn at bay is imperative. Avoid exposure to the Sun and try to stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent, but be aware that parasols or canopies may not offer full protection. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.

Frequently asked questions

How hot is it in December?
The high-temperature, in December, in Gourcy, is 33.6°C (92.5°F), while the low-temperature averages to 18.7°C (65.7°F). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is calculated to be 43°C (109.4°F).
What is the average humidity in December?
The average relative humidity in December is 15%.
What is the driest month?
In Gourcy, rain does not fall in January, November and December.
What is the month with the shortest days?
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 11h and 24min of daylight.
How many hours of daylight does Gourcy have in December?
The average day length in December is 11h and 22min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in December?
In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 17:40. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:31 and sunset at 17:53 GMT.
What is the month with the least sunshine?
December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 7.6h of sunshine.
How many hours of sunshine does Gourcy have in December?
The average sunshine duration in December is 7.6h.
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 Gourcy?
In Gourcy, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December - Gourcy, Burkina Faso
Average temperature in December
Gourcy, Burkina Faso
  • Average high temperature in December: 33.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (41.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18.7°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are May and June (29.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.3°C).

Average pressure in December - Gourcy, Burkina Faso
Average pressure in December
Gourcy, Burkina Faso
  • Average pressure in December: 1012.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1013.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1007.6mbar).

Average wind speed in December - Gourcy, Burkina Faso
Average wind speed in December
Gourcy, Burkina Faso
  • Average wind speed in December: 15.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (15.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (9.9km/h).

Average humidity in December - Gourcy, Burkina Faso
Average humidity in December
Gourcy, Burkina Faso
  • Average humidity in December: 15%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (60%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (12%).

Average rainfall in December - Gourcy, Burkina Faso
Average rainfall in December
Gourcy, Burkina Faso
  • Average rainfall in December: 0mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (100mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, November and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Gourcy, Burkina Faso
Average rainfall days in December
Gourcy, Burkina Faso
  • Average rainfall days in December: 0 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (0 days).

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December - Gourcy, Burkina Faso
Average sunshine days in December
Gourcy, 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 (11.8 days).

Average UV index in December - Gourcy, Burkina Faso
Average UV index in December
Gourcy, 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 - Gourcy, Burkina Faso
Average cloud cover in December
Gourcy, Burkina Faso
  • Average cloud cover in December: 6

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).
The months with the least cloud cover are November and December (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in December - Gourcy, Burkina Faso
Average visibility in December
Gourcy, 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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