December weather forecast
Ribeira Ilheu, Cape Verde

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Ribeira Ilheu, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature ranging between min 23°C (73.4°F) and max 25.5°C (77.9°F).

Temperature

With the onset of December, the average high-temperature stands at a still warm 25.5°C (77.9°F), closely aligned with November's 27°C (80.6°F). During December, Ribeira Ilheu's nights hold steady with an average temperature of 23°C (73.4°F), barely dropping from the daytime highs.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 70%.

Rainfall

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

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 11h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:47 and sunset at 18:05. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 07:03 and sunset at 18:18 -01.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Ribeira Ilheu is 9.4h.

UV index

January through July and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 6 turns into the following recommendations:
Escape overexposure. People with light skin may incur burns in fewer than 20 minutes. Stay out of direct sunlight and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest, but remember that shade devices may not offer full sun protection. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Ribeira Ilheu?
In Ribeira Ilheu, 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', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in November is appraised at 29°C (84.2°F).
What is the average humidity in December in Ribeira Ilheu?
In December, the average relative humidity in Ribeira Ilheu is 70%.
How much does it rain in Ribeira Ilheu in December?
In December, the rain falls for 1.4 days. Throughout December, 3mm (0.12") of precipitation is accumulated.
What is the month with the shortest days in Ribeira Ilheu?
The month with the shortest days in Ribeira Ilheu, Cape Verde, is December, with an average of 11h and 18min of daylight.
What is the average length of the day in December in Ribeira Ilheu?
In December, the average day length in Ribeira Ilheu is 11h and 16min.
When are sunrise and sunset in December in Ribeira Ilheu?
In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:47 and sunset at 18:05. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:03 and sunset at 18:18 -01.
How many hours of sunshine does Ribeira Ilheu have in December?
In Ribeira Ilheu, the average sunshine duration in December is 9.4h.
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Ribeira Ilheu?
The months with the lowest UV index in Ribeira Ilheu are January through July and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.
What is the UV index reading in December in Ribeira Ilheu?
In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Ribeira Ilheu is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Ribeira Ilheu, 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
Ribeira Ilheu, 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
Ribeira Ilheu, 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
Ribeira Ilheu, 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
Ribeira Ilheu, 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
Ribeira Ilheu, 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
Ribeira Ilheu, Cape Verde
  • Average daylight in December: 11h and 2min

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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 9h and 2min

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
Ribeira Ilheu, 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
Ribeira Ilheu, 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
Ribeira Ilheu, 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
Ribeira Ilheu, 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).

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