December weather forecastAksum, Ethiopia

December

Weather in December

December wraps up the year with the onset of winter in Aksum. With practically no rainfall, it resurrects the chills from January. The daylight hours continue to decrease, indicating the forthcoming longest night and shortest day of the year. The thermometer portrays readings from a low of 6.7°C (44.1°F) to a high of 25.7°C (78.3°F). Although December hosts a downfall in temperatures, the ethereal sunshine persists, preserving the beauty of Aksum intact.

Temperature

During December, Aksum records an average high-temperature of a still warm 25.7°C (78.3°F), marking a slight divergence from November's 26.8°C (80.2°F). In the face of high daytime temperatures, Aksum witnesses a consistent average nighttime low of 6.7°C (44.1°F) during December.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 2 days and typically collects 1mm (0.04") of precipitation.

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 06:33 and sunset at 17:54. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 06:48 and sunset at 18:07 EAT.

Sunshine

January through May, October through December, with an average of 9h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 9. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 9 during December translates into the following directions:
Always prioritize safety measures. Rapid harm can befall unprotected skin and eyes. Seek shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer complete sun protection. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses.

Frequently asked questions

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 25.7°C (78.3°F) and a low-temperature of 6.7°C (44.1°F).

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 2 days and typically collects 1mm (0.04") of precipitation.

In Aksum, in December, it is raining for 2 days, with typically 1mm (0.04") of accumulated precipitation.

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 11h and 18min of daylight.

In December, the average day length in Aksum is 11h and 19min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 17:54. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:48 and sunset at 18:07 EAT.

The months with the most sunshine are January through May, October through December, with an average of 9h of sunshine.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 9h.

With an average maximum UV index of 9, December is the month with the lowest UV index.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Aksum is 9. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average rainfall
Average rainfall days
Average sunshine
Average UV index

Average temperature in December
Aksum, Ethiopia

  • Average high temperature in December: 25.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (29.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (22.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 6.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (12.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (6.7°C).

Average rainfall in December
Aksum, Ethiopia

  • Average rainfall in December: 1mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (221mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Aksum, Ethiopia

  • Average rainfall days in December: 2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (10 days).
The months with the least rainy days are November and December (2 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Aksum, Ethiopia

  • Average daylight in December: 11h and 18min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 9h

The months with the most sunshine are January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December (Average sunshine: 9h).
The months with the least sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 6h).

Average UV index in December
Aksum, Ethiopia

  • Average UV index in December: 9

The months with the highest UV index are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (UV index 12).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 9).