December weather forecast
Gbawe, Ghana

The first month of the winter, December, is also a hot month in Gbawe, Ghana, with an average temperature varying between 32.5°C (90.5°F) and 24.1°C (75.4°F).

Temperature

December's onset brings an average high-temperature of a still tropical 32.5°C (90.5°F), showing a minute difference from November's 31.5°C (88.7°F). December witnesses an average low-temperature hovering around a warm 24.1°C (75.4°F).

Heat index

The heat index value during December is appraised at a blisteringly hot 43°C (109.4°F). Be prepared: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Continued activity may lead to heatstroke.
Heat index evaluations are typically in the context of light winds and shaded environments. Direct exposure to sunshine could lead to a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. Elements of metabolic variation, physical activity, and clothing contribute to the effect of temperature on an individual. Should you be directly under the sun, anticipate a possible increase in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Youngsters often neglect the necessity for rest and hydration. Thirst is a sign of advancing dehydration - thus the importance of maintaining hydration, specifically during long-lasting physical activities.
The human body cools itself through perspiration, as excessive warmth is removed from the body through sweat evaporation. When the air contains significant moisture, the efficiency of the evaporation process decreases, preventing the body from cooling down effectively and creating a feeling of overheating. Heat-related disorders may develop if heat gain in the body overshadows its cooling capacity, leading to elevated temperatures.

Humidity

In Gbawe, the average relative humidity in December is 73%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 13.3 days. Throughout December, 22mm (0.87") of precipitation is accumulated. In Gbawe, during the entire year, the rain falls for 256.5 days and collects up to 783mm (30.83") of precipitation.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Gbawe, with an average of 11h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 17:45. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 17:58 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 7.9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Gbawe are January through May, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 7 during December leads to these advisories:
Elude overexposure. Fair-skinned people could get burnt in less than 20 minutes. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays.