December weather forecast
Zam, Burkina Faso

December

Weather in December

December brings the year to a close in Zam, Burkina Faso with little to no rainfall, signifying the height of the dry season. The month is characterised by cooler temperatures, with an average minimum temperature of 18.7°C (65.7°F). The sky is majorly clear with a mere 4% cloud cover. Light wind and ideal visibility continue to be a constant feature towards the year-end.

Temperature

The transition from November to December brings an average high-temperature of a hot 34.4°C (93.9°F), barely different from November's 36.4°C (97.5°F). December witnesses a substantial contrast between the daytime highs and the average low of 18.7°C (65.7°F).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 16%.

Rainfall

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

Daylight

With an average of 11h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 17:36. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 17:49 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, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 6 transforms into these recommendations:
Continue precautions and advocate sun safety advice. Deterrence of sunburn is indispensable. Avoid direct exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, noting that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer complete sun protection. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious.

Frequently asked questions

How hot is it in Zam in December?
During December, Zam experiences an average high-temperature of 34.4°C (93.9°F) and a low-temperature of 18.7°C (65.7°F). In October, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 42°C (107.6°F).
What is the average humidity in December?
In December, the average relative humidity is 16%.
What is the driest month?
In Zam, rain does not fall in January, November and December.
What is the month with the shortest days?
With an average of 11h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
How many hours of daylight does Zam have in December?
In Zam, the average day length in December is 11h and 25min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in December?
In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 17:36. On the last day of the month, in Zam, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 17:49 GMT.
What is the month with the least sunshine?
With an average of 7.6h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.
How long on average sun shines in December?
In December, the average sunshine duration is 7.6h.
What is the month with 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 intensity in December?
The average daily maximum UV index in December in Zam is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Zam, Burkina Faso
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (40.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (31.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (29.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.6°C).

Average pressure in December
Zam, Burkina Faso
  • Average pressure in December: 1011.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1007.5mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Zam, Burkina Faso
  • Average wind speed in December: 14.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (14.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (9km/h).

Average humidity in December
Zam, Burkina Faso
  • Average humidity in December: 16%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (70%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and February (14%).

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (128mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, November and December (0mm).

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (20.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (0.1 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Zam, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Zam, 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 (9.2 days).

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

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

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

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 38).
The month with the least cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 4).

Average visibility in December
Zam, 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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