December weather forecast
Gagbefe, Ghana

December, the first month of the winter in Gagbefe, is a torrid month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 23.3°C (73.9°F) and 35.4°C (95.7°F).

Temperature

With the onset of December, a modest change to a torrid 35.4°C (95.7°F) from November's 33.4°C (92.1°F) is noted in high-temperature. December nights bring a significant cooling from the heat of the day, with averages of 23.3°C (73.9°F).

Heat index

Throughout December, the heat index is evaluated at a burning hot 47°C (116.6°F). Notice: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely. Continued strenuous activity might lead to heatstroke.
Heat index guidelines indicate values are for light wind scenarios and shaded regions. Being exposed to direct sunshine might trigger a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is a numerical representation of warmth when taking temperature and moisture levels into account. One's perception of temperature is subjective, varying based on their activity and individual heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, clothing, and metabolic variations. It is noteworthy that being in direct sunlight can enhance the weather's impact, raising the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Children usually face more risks than adults as their ability to sweat is less. Additionally, their larger skin surface in relation to their petite bodies and higher heat output due to their activities increases their vulnerability.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through evaporation of sweat. An increase in relative humidity disrupts body cooling by slowing the evaporation rate, thereby reducing the rate at which the body cools and amplifying the sense of heat. If heat absorption isn't effectively countered by the body's cooling methods, body temperature surges, hinting at potential problems.

Humidity

In Gagbefe, the average relative humidity in December is 61%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall in Gagbefe, Ghana. Rain falls for 7.2 days and accumulates 7mm (0.28") of precipitation.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 11h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 17:40. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 17:53 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 8.3h.

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 of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 during December translates into the following directions:
Sustain precautions and conform to sun safety norms. Preventing sunburn is necessary. 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. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.