December weather forecastBagam, Cameroon

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a moderately hot month in Bagam, Cameroon, with an average temperature fluctuating between 15.6°C (60.1°F) and 29.2°C (84.6°F).

Temperature

The start of December marks an average high-temperature of a still warm 29.2°C (84.6°F), hardly distinguishable from the conditions in November. Bagam reports a significant contrast between daytime and nighttime temperatures, with an average low of 15.6°C (60.1°F) in December.

Heat index

In December, the average heat index is evaluated at a hot 30°C (86°F). With sustained exposure and activity, exhaustion becomes probable, resulting in heat cramps.
In the scope of the heat index, its values resonate with shade and light wind conditions. When under direct sunshine, the heat index may be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', gauges the sensation of temperature factoring in the air's moisture content. This impact is subjective, influenced by the person's physical activity and individual heat perception, affected by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic differences. Keep it in mind, direct sunlight can augment the heat you experience, possibly pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. Typically, young kids are at a higher risk than adults since they sweat less. Also, the larger skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the heightened heat production due to their active nature adds to their vulnerability.

Humidity

In Bagam, the average relative humidity in December is 48%.

Rainfall

In December, in Bagam, the rain falls for 2.9 days. Throughout December, 6mm (0.24") of precipitation is accumulated. In Bagam, Cameroon, during the entire year, the rain falls for 255.5 days and collects up to 1623mm (63.9") of precipitation.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 11h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset at 18:02. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:28 and sunset at 18:16 WAT.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine is December, with an average of 10h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Bagam, Cameroon, are January through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 6 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Guard oneself from overexposure. Defence against sun injury is vital. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation. Limit direct exposure to the Sun during these hours. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses.

Frequently asked questions

December temperatures in Bagam, Cameroon, vary between a high-temperature of 29.2°C (84.6°F) and a low-temperature of 15.6°C (60.1°F). In December, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is evaluated at 30°C (86°F).

In Bagam, the average relative humidity in December is 48%.

In December, in Bagam, the rain falls for 2.9 days. Throughout December, 6mm (0.24") of precipitation is accumulated.

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 11h and 48min of daylight.

In December, the average day length is 11h and 48min.

On the first day of December in Bagam, sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset at 18:02. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:28 and sunset at 18:16 WAT.

December has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 10h of sunshine.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Bagam, Cameroon, is 10h.

The months with the highest UV index are January through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Bagam, Cameroon, is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average high temperature
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Average wind speed
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Average humidity
Average rainfall
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Bagam, Cameroon

  • Average high temperature in December: 29.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (31°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are July and August (23.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 15.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is March (18.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is November (15.5°C).

Average pressure in December
Bagam, Cameroon

  • Average pressure in December: 1011.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1014.3mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are February and March (1010.5mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Bagam, Cameroon

  • Average wind speed in December: 5.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (5.7km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and September (3.7km/h).

Average humidity in December
Bagam, Cameroon

  • Average humidity in December: 48%

The months with the highest relative humidity are July and August (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (43%).

Average rainfall in December
Bagam, Cameroon

  • Average rainfall in December: 6mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (269mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (5mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Bagam, Cameroon

  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (30.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and December (2.9 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Bagam, Cameroon

  • Average daylight in December: 11h and 48min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 10h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Bagam, Cameroon

  • Average sunshine days in December: 26.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (26.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (0.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Bagam, Cameroon

  • Average UV index in December: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, November and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are June and July (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in December
Bagam, Cameroon

  • Average cloud cover in December: 7

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 69).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 7).

Average visibility in December
Bagam, Cameroon

  • Average visibility in December: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are July and August (5km).