December weather forecast
Apowa, Ghana

The first month of the winter, December, is a tropical month in Apowa, Ghana, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.6°C (87.1°F) and 25.4°C (77.7°F).

Temperature

With the onset of December, the average high-temperature stands at a tropical 30.6°C (87.1°F), closely aligned with November's 29.6°C (85.3°F). Apowa experiences an average low-temperature reading of 25.4°C (77.7°F) throughout December.

Heat index

December's mean heat index is computed to be a sweltering 39°C (102.2°F). Take more caution, heat exhaustion and heat cramps may occur. Long-lasting activity may cause heatstroke.
Understand that the heat index values take into account shaded locations and mild winds. Uninterrupted exposure to the sun may boost the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', stands as a testimony to how temperature and humidity combine to impact our sense of warmth. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by many aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. When directly under the sun, the weather's impact can intensify, possibly boosting the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are primarily vital for children. Children often fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst, being a late symptom of dehydration, underlines the importance of maintaining hydration, especially during ongoing physical activities.
Sweat evaporation plays a crucial role in cooling the human body, a process enabled by perspiration. A surge in relative humidity can disrupt the body's normal cooling function by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. Overheating risks increase with rising body temperatures, especially if heat release isn't efficient.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 19.7 days. Throughout December, 52mm (2.05") of precipitation is accumulated. In Apowa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 268.5 days and collects up to 987mm (38.86") 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 06:00 and sunset at 17:52. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 18:05 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 7.7h.

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 estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 7 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. The Sun's UV radiation is at its strongest between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Minimize direct exposure to the sun during this period. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.