December weather forecastKankan, Guinea
December
Weather in December
Completing its one-year weather cycle, Kankan steps into December with no rainfall, signifying the full swing of the dry season. Thoroughly dry conditions take over, transforming the city's appearance into a typical West African dry landscape. The lack of rainfall reveals clearer skies, a significant drop in humidity, and the gradual return of the Harmattan winds from the Sahara. As the city progresses through December, its residents adapt to the dry, bright conditions, marking the beginning of another weather cycle as the year ends.Temperature
With the arrival of December, Kankan's average high-temperature registers at a still hot 33.9°C (93°F), indicating a subtle variation from the previous month. In Kankan, the December nights descend to a significantly cooler average of 18.2°C (64.8°F) compared to daytime highs.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 25%.Rainfall
The only month without rainfall is December.Daylight
With an average of 11h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:39 and sunset at 18:13. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 06:54 and sunset at 18:26 GMT.
Sunshine
The months with the most sunshine in Kankan, Guinea, are February and December, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are July through September and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: A typical high UV index of 6 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Uphold preventive measures and conform to sun safety guidelines. Defending against skin and eye harm is crucial. 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. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Kankan, Guinea
- Average high temperature in December: 33.9°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (39.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (28.3°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 18.2°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is April (25.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.1°C).
Average pressure in December
Kankan, Guinea
- Average pressure in December: 1012.1mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1013.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1009.4mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Kankan, Guinea
- Average wind speed in December: 6.6km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (8.2km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are October and November (4.9km/h).
Average humidity in December
Kankan, Guinea
- Average humidity in December: 25%
The month with the highest relative humidity is August (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (19%).
Average rainfall in December
Kankan, Guinea
- Average rainfall in December: 0mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (213mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Kankan, Guinea
- Average rainfall days in December: 0 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (28 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Kankan, Guinea
- Average daylight in December: 11h and 30min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in December: 9h and 54min
The months with the most sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 6h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Kankan, Guinea
- Average sunshine days in December: 30.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (30.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (1.9 days).
Average UV index in December
Kankan, Guinea
- Average UV index in December: 6
The months with the highest UV index are March and April (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are July, August, September and December (UV index 6).
Average cloud cover in December
Kankan, Guinea
- Average cloud cover in December: 6
The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 6).
Average visibility in December
Kankan, Guinea
- Average visibility in December: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are August and September (7km).
