December weather forecast
Kien, Burkina Faso

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Kien, is also a sweltering month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 20.4°C (68.7°F) and 35.9°C (96.6°F).

Temperature

December's climate shows a minor adjustment in average high-temperatures to a still torrid 35.9°C (96.6°F) from November's 36.1°C (97°F). Kien documents a substantial shift from daytime warmth, recording an average nighttime temperature of 20.4°C (68.7°F) in December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 18%.

Rainfall

In Kien, rain does not fall in January and December.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 11h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 17:51. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:32 and sunset at 18:04 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 7.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 7 during December leads to these instructions:
Implement preventive steps and embrace sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye distress is compulsory. The Sun's UV radiation is most intense from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance.

Frequently asked questions

How hot is it in December?
December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 35.9°C (96.6°F) and a low-temperature of 20.4°C (68.7°F). In October, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is computed to be 45°C (113°F).
What is the average humidity in December?
The average relative humidity in December is 18%.
What is the driest month?
January 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?
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 11h and 30min of daylight.
What is the average length of the day in December?
In Kien, the average day length in December is 11h and 32min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Kien?
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 17:51. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:32 and sunset at 18:04 GMT.
How many hours of sunshine does Kien have in December?
In Kien, the average sunshine duration in December is 7.9h.
What is the UV index intensity in December?
In Kien, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Kien, Burkina Faso
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (39.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (30.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 20.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is April (27.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°C).

Average pressure in December
Kien, Burkina Faso
  • Average pressure in December: 1011.2mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are July and August (1012.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1008.4mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Kien, Burkina Faso
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (9.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (6km/h).

Average humidity in December
Kien, Burkina Faso
  • Average humidity in December: 18%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (15%).

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (120mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Kien, Burkina Faso
  • Average rainfall days in December: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (24.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and December (0.3 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Kien, Burkina Faso
  • Average daylight in December: 11h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Kien, Burkina Faso
  • Average sunshine days in December: 30.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (30.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (4.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Kien, Burkina Faso
  • Average UV index in December: 7

The months with the highest UV index are February, March, April and May (UV index 8).
The month with the lowest UV index is August (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in December
Kien, Burkina Faso
  • Average cloud cover in December: 4

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 4).

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

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are August and September (9km).

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