December weather forecast
Santeo, Ghana

The first month of the winter, December, is a tropical month in Santeo, Ghana, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.3°C (86.5°F) and 26.1°C (79°F).

Temperature

The advent of December sees the average high-temperature at a hot 30.3°C (86.5°F), subtly shifted from November's 29.6°C (85.3°F). Santeo notes a consistent average low-temperature of 26.1°C (79°F) during December nights.

Heat index

In December, the heat index is evaluated at a torrid 37°C (98.6°F). Incorporate extra safety measures to avoid heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Continuous activity could provoke heatstroke.
It is emphasized that the heat index's values are meant for shaded zones with mild winds. In the presence of direct sunshine, the heat index could be augmented by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is a single figure representing how weather conditions feel when combining temperature and humidity. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. When you're directly under the sun's rays, remember that the heat index may surge by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Young children are more at risk than adults since they tend to sweat less. Moreover, their large skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their activities contribute to their vulnerability.
One of the main methods the human body employs to cool down is by perspiring, as this process allows sweat to evaporate and remove excess heat. Higher relative humidity impedes evaporation, thus reducing heat dispersion from the body, culminating in a sensation of overheating. If heat absorption isn't effectively countered by the body's cooling methods, body temperature surges, hinting at potential problems.

Humidity

In Santeo, the average relative humidity in December is 74%.

Rainfall

In Santeo, in December, it is raining for 12.9 days, with typically 27mm (1.06") of accumulated precipitation. In Santeo, during the entire year, the rain falls for 212 days and collects up to 657mm (25.87") of precipitation.

Daylight

With an average of 11h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Santeo, Ghana.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 17:44. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 17:57 GMT.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 8.1h.

UV index

January through June, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 7 transforms into these recommendations:
Embrace precautions and observe sun safety norms. Evasion of sunburn is a necessity. Seek shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer complete sun protection. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.