December weather forecast
Pensa, Burkina Faso

December

Weather in December

As the year ends, December in Pensa, Burkina Faso secures its spot in the cycle with no rainfall, much like November. The relative humidity drops further to 13%, reinstating the dry weather trend typically experienced around this time. Seasonal changes are minimal when compared to the previous month. Under the clear blue sky, the sun shines for an average of 7.5 hours a day, accounting for the shorter daylight hours. December rounds off the year, carrying forward the dominating, dry weather into the New Year.

Temperature

The arrival of December correlates with a minor temperature reduction, down from November's torrid 36.6°C (97.9°F) to a tropical 33°C (91.4°F). A dramatic downturn marks the December nights, with lows averaging at a comfortable 19.5°C (67.1°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 13%.

Rainfall

In Pensa, rain does not fall in January, March, November and December.

Daylight

With an average of 11h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 17:33. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 17:46 GMT.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 7.5h of sunshine.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 6 in December translates into these instructions:
Take precautions and adopt sun safety practices. Protection against sunburn is obliged. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.

Frequently asked questions

How hot is it in Pensa in December?
The high-temperature during December is 33°C (91.4°F) and the low-temperature is 19.5°C (67.1°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in September is estimated at 43°C (109.4°F).
What is the average humidity in December?
In December, the average relative humidity is 13%.
What is the driest month in Pensa?
January, March, November and December are months without rainfall.
What is the month with the shortest days?
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 11h and 18min of daylight.
What is the average length of the day in December?
The average day length in December is 11h and 20min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in December?
In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 17:33. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 17:46 GMT.
What is the month with the least sunshine?
December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 7.5h of sunshine.
How long on average sun shines in December?
The average sunshine duration in December is 7.5h.
What is the month with the lowest UV index?
December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 6.
What is the UV index reading in December?
The average daily maximum UV index in December is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Pensa, Burkina Faso
  • Average high temperature in December: 33°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is May (41.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 19.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is June (30.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.9°C).

Average pressure in December
Pensa, Burkina Faso
  • Average pressure in December: 1012.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1013.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1007.3mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Pensa, Burkina Faso
  • Average wind speed in December: 15.9km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and December (15.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (11.1km/h).

Average humidity in December
Pensa, Burkina Faso
  • Average humidity in December: 13%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (52%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (10%).

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (74mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, March, November and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Pensa, Burkina Faso
  • Average rainfall days in December: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (13.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Pensa, 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 3min

The months with the most sunshine are April and May (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Pensa, Burkina Faso
  • Average sunshine days in December: 30.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (30.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (15.8 days).

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

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).
The month with the least cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 5).

Average visibility in December
Pensa, 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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