December weather forecastMepom, Ghana

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a hot month in Mepom, Ghana, with an average temperature fluctuating between 33.9°C (93°F) and 22.2°C (72°F).

Temperature

Transitioning into December, Mepom records an average high-temperature of a still tropical 33.9°C (93°F), almost identical to November's 32.5°C (90.5°F). In the month of December, the temperature generally rests at an average low of 22.2°C (72°F).

Heat index

In December, the average heat index is calculated to be a blazing hot 48°C (118.4°F). Stay mindful: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Heatstroke could follow extended physical effort.
For clarity, heat index numbers account for light winds and areas under shade. Heat index values might soar by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with exposure to direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', is an index that combines air temperature and relative humidity to determine the human-perceived temperature equivalent. The experience of temperature can be subjective, varying based on the individual's activity and heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. 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 highly critical for babies and toddlers. Younglings are generally more in peril than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Coupled with a larger skin surface relative to their tiny bodies and greater heat production because of their activity, they become more at risk.
In response to overheating, the human body perspires to cool down, mainly through the evaporation of sweat. An increase in relative humidity retards evaporation, subsequently reducing the body's heat removal rate and leading to a sensation of being overly warm. Increasing body temperatures can be a precursor to dehydration if the body can't shed the extra heat.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 73%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall in Mepom are January and December Rain falls for 15.9 days and accumulates 25mm (0.98") of rain.

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 17:45. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 17:59 GMT.

Sunshine

In Mepom, the average sunshine in December is 7.3h.

UV index

January through May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Mepom. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 7 during December morphs into the following directions:
Undertake precautions and comply with sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye injury is vital. Stay in the shade and limit sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat.