December weather forecastBitama, Eritrea
December
Weather in December
Concluding the year, December exhibits a considerable decrease in temperature, rainfall, and sunshine hours. The weather begins to cool down significantly, with the reduced daylight hours bringing in the winter charm. A dip in temperature is also noticeable with lower minimum temperatures of 21.7°C (71.1°F). The weather carries on the tradition of clear skies with very scarce cloud coverage. The lowering temperatures and clear skies make December a rather chilly month.Temperature
Bitama notes an average high-temperature of a hot 33.4°C (92.1°F) in December, hardly diverging from November. Bitama, during December nights, observes an average temperature of 21.7°C (71.1°F).Humidity
In Bitama, the average relative humidity in December is 39%.Rainfall
In Bitama, Eritrea, rain does not fall in January, February and December.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, 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 EAT.
Sunshine
January, February, November and December, with an average of 10h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.UV index
January, July, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum UV index, 7 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Prevent overexposure. Protection from the sun's harmful effects is needed. Avoid direct Sun exposure and stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is most intense, noting that not all shade structures offer full protection. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Bitama, Eritrea
- Average high temperature in December: 33.4°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is May (40.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.3°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 21.7°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is May (29.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.3°C).
Average pressure in December
Bitama, Eritrea
- Average pressure in December: 1010.6mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1011mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1005.6mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Bitama, Eritrea
- Average wind speed in December: 12.7km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (20.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (10.6km/h).
Average humidity in December
Bitama, Eritrea
- Average humidity in December: 39%
The month with the highest relative humidity is August (57%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (21%).
Average rainfall in December
Bitama, Eritrea
- Average rainfall in December: 0mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (59mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and December (0mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Bitama, Eritrea
- Average rainfall days in December: 0 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (17.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and December (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Bitama, 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: 10h and 0min
The months with the most sunshine are January, February, November and December (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Bitama, Eritrea
- Average sunshine days in December: 30.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (31 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (11 days).
Average UV index in December
Bitama, Eritrea
- Average UV index in December: 7
The month with the highest UV index is May (UV index 9).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, July, November and December (UV index 7).
Average cloud cover in December
Bitama, Eritrea
- Average cloud cover in December: 2
The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 1).
Average visibility in December
Bitama, 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).
