December weather forecast
Apedwa, Ghana

December, the first month of the winter in Apedwa, is also a hot month, with an average temperature ranging between min 21.9°C (71.4°F) and max 33.5°C (92.3°F).

Temperature

Upon the onset of December, Apedwa witnesses an average high-temperature of a still hot 33.5°C (92.3°F), showing a close resemblance to the prior month. In Apedwa, the expected average low-temperature for December is an agreeable 21.9°C (71.4°F).

Heat index

The heat index for December is calculated to be a life-threatening hot 45°C (113°F). Be on the lookout: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are anticipated. Continued exertion can result in heatstroke.
Keep in mind the heat index values are meant for areas in shade and with light wind. Exposure to the direct sun could elevate the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', quantifies the warmth felt when relative humidity is considered. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by many aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. One's exposure to direct sunlight has the potential to intensify the heat sensation, increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to children. Typically, young kids are at a higher risk than adults since they sweat less. Also, the larger skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the heightened heat production due to their active nature adds to their vulnerability.
Evaporating sweat, an outcome of perspiration, is key in assisting the human body to moderate its temperature. Excessive relative humidity disturbs the body's typical cooling process by reducing evaporation, leading to a decrease in body cooling rate and an increase in the sensation of warmth. If the body retains more heat than it can expel, the increasing temperature can lead to heat-related conditions.

Humidity

In Apedwa, the average relative humidity in December is 69%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 11.7 days and typically collects 17mm (0.67") of precipitation.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 11h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 17:44. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 17:58 GMT.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 7.8h.

UV index

January through May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 7 suggests these recommendations:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. Try to minimize direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Also note that objects like parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays.