December weather forecast
Leo, Burkina Faso

December

Weather in December

December in Leo concludes the climatic journey on a dry, warm note. The city exhibits a beautiful spectacle of near-perfect weather with clear skies and agreeable temperatures. The barely-there rainfall and declining humidity levels induce cooler mornings and evenings. Despite being one of the drier months, December carries a festive spirit, with sunshine hours allowing for memorable outings. As December comes to an end, residents can look back on the year’s weather cycle, providing a comprehensive perspective on Leo's climatic diversity.

Temperature

The arrival of December brings an average high-temperature of a still torrid 35.6°C (96.1°F), closely following the temperature pattern of November. Leo's average low-temperature of 20.4°C (68.7°F) in December reflects a significant disparity from the daytime highs.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 15%.

Rainfall

January and December are months without rainfall.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 11h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 17:43. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 17:56 GMT.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Leo is December, with an average of 7.7h of sunshine.

UV index

January, June through October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 7 during December translates into these guidelines:
Deflect overexposure. Sun protection is a necessity. Avoid direct Sun exposure and stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is most intense, noting that not all shade structures offer full protection. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat.

Frequently asked questions

How hot is it in December?
In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 35.6°C (96.1°F) and 20.4°C (68.7°F) respectively. In October, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 45°C (113°F).
What is the average humidity in December?
The average relative humidity in December is 15%.
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.
How many hours of daylight does Leo have in December?
The average day length in December is 11h and 29min.
When are sunrise and sunset in December?
On the first day of December in Leo, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 17:43. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 17:56 GMT.
What is the month with the least sunshine?
With an average of 7.7h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.
How many hours of sunshine does Leo have in December?
The average sunshine duration in December is 7.7h.
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Leo?
January, June through October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index.
How high is the UV index in December?
In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December - Leo, Burkina Faso
Average temperature in December
Leo, Burkina Faso
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (40.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (30.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 20.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (28.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.5°C).

Average pressure in December - Leo, Burkina Faso
Average pressure in December
Leo, Burkina Faso
  • Average pressure in December: 1011.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is August (1011.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1007.5mbar).

Average wind speed in December - Leo, Burkina Faso
Average wind speed in December
Leo, Burkina Faso
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (7.2km/h).

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (13%).

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (115mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Leo, Burkina Faso
Average rainfall days in December
Leo, Burkina Faso
  • Average rainfall days in December: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (23.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and December (0.2 days).

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

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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December - Leo, Burkina Faso
Average sunshine days in December
Leo, Burkina Faso
  • Average sunshine days in December: 30.8 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (30.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (6.3 days).

Average UV index in December - Leo, Burkina Faso
Average UV index in December
Leo, Burkina Faso
  • Average UV index in December: 7

The months with the highest UV index are February, March, April, May and November (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, June, July, August, September, October and December (UV index 7).

Average cloud cover in December - Leo, Burkina Faso
Average cloud cover in December
Leo, Burkina Faso
  • Average cloud cover in December: 4

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 4).

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