December weather forecastPedro Vaz, Cape Verde

December

Weather in December

December in Pedro Vaz, Cape Verde, signals the onset of cooler conditions after the relatively warm and wet period. As the city gears towards welcoming the new year, its weather turns favorably cool and dry. December demonstrates an appealing drop in the average temperature limits from 27°C (80.6°F) to 24.5°C (76.1°F) and a substantial decrease in precipitation to 3mm (0.12"). The month also enjoys a pleasant amount of sunshine, presenting an engaging amalgamation of warmth and coolness. An assessment of the year-round climate indicates that Pedro Vaz remains conducive to visitation with its generally mild and amiable weather.

Temperature

December experiences an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 25.5°C (77.9°F), barely different from November's 27°C (80.6°F). A consistent average low-temperature of 23°C (73.4°F), with a minor variance from the daytime highs, is noted in Pedro Vaz during the nights of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 70%.

Rainfall

In Pedro Vaz, during December, the rain falls for 1.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3mm (0.12") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 55 rainfall days, and 156mm (6.14") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Pedro Vaz, with an average of 11h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset at 18:00. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 06:58 and sunset at 18:12 -01.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 9.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through July and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 6 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Ward off overexposure. Defence against solar harm is crucial. Limit your direct sun exposure, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest. Shade structures might not provide complete sun protection. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing.

Frequently asked questions

In Pedro Vaz, 25.5°C (77.9°F) is the average high-temperature and 23°C (73.4°F) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in November is appraised at 29°C (84.2°F).

In December, the average relative humidity in Pedro Vaz, Cape Verde, is 70%.

In Pedro Vaz, during December, the rain falls for 1.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3mm (0.12") of precipitation.

With an average of 11h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Pedro Vaz.

In December, the average day length in Pedro Vaz, Cape Verde, is 11h and 14min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset at 18:00. On the last day of the month, in Pedro Vaz, sunrise is at 06:58 and sunset at 18:12 -01.

In Pedro Vaz, the average sunshine duration in December is 9.4h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Pedro Vaz, Cape Verde, are January through July and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Pedro Vaz, Cape Verde, is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Pedro Vaz, Cape Verde

  • Average high temperature in December: 25.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (28.4°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are February and March (23.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are September and October (25.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (20.9°C).

Average pressure in December
Pedro Vaz, Cape Verde

  • Average pressure in December: 1014.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1015.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1012.5mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Pedro Vaz, Cape Verde

  • Average wind speed in December: 23.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (25.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (14km/h).

Average humidity in December
Pedro Vaz, Cape Verde

  • Average humidity in December: 70%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June, July, August and September (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Pedro Vaz, Cape Verde

  • Average rainfall in December: 3mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (57mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, March and May (1mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Pedro Vaz, Cape Verde

  • Average rainfall days in December: 1.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (0.7 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Pedro Vaz, Cape Verde

  • Average daylight in December: 11h and 12min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 9h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Pedro Vaz, Cape Verde

  • Average sunshine days in December: 28.5 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and May (29.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (12.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Pedro Vaz, Cape Verde

  • Average UV index in December: 6

The months with the highest UV index are August, September, October and November (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July and December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in December
Pedro Vaz, Cape Verde

  • Average cloud cover in December: 20

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in December
Pedro Vaz, Cape Verde

  • 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).