December weather forecast
Sarh, Chad

The year concludes in Sarh with December revealing a perfectly dry, hot weather. A complete absence of rainfall sets the tone for the dry season extending into the New Year. A slight drop in temperature does little to offset the city's warmth. The descent in humidity indicates a clear, dry atmosphere. The sunshine stays constant, and December morphs into a picture of prolonged, dry sun-soaked days.

Temperature

The beginning of December records an average high-temperature of a still fiery hot 35.4°C (95.7°F), almost echoing the conditions of the previous month. Sarh reports a steady low-temperature average of 16.4°C (61.5°F) throughout December, revealing a large deviation from the daytime high.

Heat index

December's mean heat index is estimated at a sweltering 39°C (102.2°F). Undertake enhanced precautions, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are possible risks. Continuous activity could trigger heatstroke.
Data suggests that the heat index is set for environments in shade and with a light wind. 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 'apparent temperature', joins air temperature with relative humidity to produce a temperature perception for humans. The influence of weather is personal, differing among a variety of individuals based on differences in body mass, stature, and the level of physical activity. Keep aware, the sun, when shining directly, can intensify the heat experience, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for children. Children often fail to understand the importance of rest and rehydration. Thirst is a late manifestation of dehydration - hence, it is crucial to stay hydrated, especially during ongoing physical activities.
The human body has a built-in cooling mechanism through perspiration; evaporating sweat dissipates the excess heat. When relative humidity is on the rise, it curtails evaporation, thereby reducing the heat elimination from the body and causing the feeling of being excessively hot. Temperature imbalances caused by excessive heat retention can trigger heat-related maladies.

Humidity

In Sarh, the average relative humidity in December is 42%.

Rainfall

The only month without rainfall is December.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Sarh is December, with an average of 11h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:46 and sunset at 17:24. On the last day of December, in Sarh, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 17:37 WAT.

Sunshine

In Sarh, the average sunshine in December is 8.6h.