December weather forecastHawra, Eritrea

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Hawra, is also a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 29.5°C (85.1°F) and an average low of 25.3°C (77.5°F).

Temperature

Welcoming December, Hawra notes an average high-temperature of a warm 29.5°C (85.1°F), nearly consistent with November's 31.6°C (88.9°F). Hawra records a slight downturn to an average 25.3°C (77.5°F) during the nights of December.

Heat index

The heat index value during December is estimated at a tropical 33°C (91.4°F). Incorporate additional preventive steps, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are possible. Long-lasting activity may cause heatstroke.
For clarity, heat index numbers account for light winds and areas under shade. Direct sunshine exposure could raise heat index values by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', ties air temperature with relative humidity to produce the perceived temperature sensation. The experience of temperature can be subjective, varying based on the individual's activity and heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Awareness of direct sun exposure is crucial as it has the potential to heighten the weather's effects, pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular importance for children. Young ones are generally at greater risk than adults due to their limited sweating ability. In addition, their large skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production from their activities add to their vulnerability.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 67%.

Rainfall

In Hawra, in December, during 5.2 rainfall days, 8mm (0.31") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Hawra, during the entire year, the rain falls for 45.9 days and collects up to 86mm (3.39") of precipitation.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 11h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 17:43. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 06:39 and sunset at 17:56 EAT.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 7.4h of sunshine.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 7 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Adhere to precautions and respect sun safety doctrines. Avoiding sunburn is vital. Stay in the shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest. Remember, however, that not all shade structures provide full sun protection. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in December, in Hawra, records 29.5°C (85.1°F), while the low-temperature is 25.3°C (77.5°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in December is estimated at 33°C (91.4°F).

The average relative humidity in December in Hawra is 67%.

In Hawra, during December, the rain falls for 5.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 8mm (0.31") of precipitation.

With an average of 11h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Hawra, Eritrea.

The average day length in December in Hawra, Eritrea, is 11h and 17min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 17:43. On the last day of the month, in Hawra, Eritrea, sunrise is at 06:39 and sunset at 17:56 EAT.

December has the least sunshine of the year in Hawra, with an average of 7.4h of sunshine.

In Hawra, the average sunshine duration in December is 7.4h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Hawra, Eritrea, are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

In Hawra, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 7. 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 temperature in December
Hawra, Eritrea

  • Average high temperature in December: 29.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (36.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (31.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Hawra, Eritrea

  • Average pressure in December: 1014.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1014.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1005.1mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Hawra, Eritrea

  • Average wind speed in December: 17.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (19.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (13.5km/h).

Average humidity in December
Hawra, Eritrea

  • Average humidity in December: 67%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (68%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (55%).

Average rainfall in December
Hawra, Eritrea

  • Average rainfall in December: 8mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (16mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are April and June (2mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Hawra, Eritrea

  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (5.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (1 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 11h and 18min

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: 7h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hawra, Eritrea

  • Average sunshine days in December: 24 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (28.6 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are January and November (23.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Hawra, Eritrea

  • Average UV index in December: 7

The months with the highest UV index are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 7).

Average cloud cover in December
Hawra, Eritrea

  • Average cloud cover in December: 12

The months with the most cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 26).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in December
Hawra, 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).