December weather forecastAsmara, Eritrea

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December

Weather in December

Closing the year, December in Asmara, Eritrea, continues the trend of declining rainfall started in November with a measly 10mm (0.39") of rain. The pressure makes a steady climb up to 1013.7mb, and wind speed remains constant at 7.8km/h (4.8mph). As the city enjoys 11.2 hours of daylight and 8.1 hours of sunshine, the reduced precipitation and comfortable temperatures make December an excellent time for travelers and locals to explore the city's attractions.

Temperature

December is the coldest month in Asmara, exhibiting average temperatures of 23.1°C (73.6°F) at the peak and 14.3°C (57.7°F) at the base.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 63%, December is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In December, in Asmara, Eritrea, the rain falls for 8 days. Throughout December, 10mm (0.39") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 145.2 rainfall days, and 658mm (25.91") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 11h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:34 and sunset at 17:52. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:50 and sunset at 18:04 EAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 8.1h.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 5 during December morphs into the following directions:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance.

Frequently asked questions

December is Asmara's coldest month, registering average high temperatures of 23.1°C (73.6°F) and lows of 14.3°C (57.7°F).

An average high-temperature, in December, in Asmara, is 23.1°C (73.6°F) and the average low-temperature is 14.3°C (57.7°F). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is evaluated at 29°C (84.2°F).

December is the most humid month in Asmara, Eritrea, with an average relative humidity of 63%.

The average relative humidity in December in Asmara, Eritrea, is 63%.

In Asmara, Eritrea, in December, it is raining for 8 days, with typically 10mm (0.39") of accumulated precipitation.

December has the shortest days of the year in Asmara, Eritrea, with an average of 11h and 12min of daylight.

In Asmara, the average day length in December is 11h and 14min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:34 and sunset at 17:52. On the last day of the month, in Asmara, sunrise is at 06:50 and sunset at 18:04 EAT.

In Asmara, the average sunshine duration in December is 8.1h.

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Asmara, Eritrea.

In Asmara, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Asmara, Eritrea

  • Average high temperature in December: 23.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (30.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (23.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 14.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is June (21.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14°C).

Average pressure in December
Asmara, Eritrea

  • Average pressure in December: 1013.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1013.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1008.9mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Asmara, Eritrea

  • Average wind speed in December: 7.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (11.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (7.7km/h).

Average humidity in December
Asmara, Eritrea

  • Average humidity in December: 63%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (63%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (36%).

Average rainfall in December
Asmara, Eritrea

  • Average rainfall in December: 10mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (150mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (9mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Asmara, Eritrea

  • Average rainfall days in December: 8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (26.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.6 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Asmara, Eritrea

  • 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: 8h and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Asmara, Eritrea

  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.1 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are July and August (1.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Asmara, Eritrea

  • Average UV index in December: 5

The month with the highest UV index is May (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in December
Asmara, Eritrea

  • Average cloud cover in December: 14

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).
The months with the least cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 9).

Average visibility in December
Asmara, Eritrea

  • 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).