December weather forecastMali, Guinea

December

Weather in December

December concludes the calendar year with no recorded rainfall making it the driest month of the year. The maximum temperature remains stable from November at 35.7°C (96.3°F) and the minimum nightly temperature descends to 19.4°C (66.9°F), signifying the onset of relatively cooler nights. Prevailing wind speeds tend to increase, bringing drying winds that further reduce humidity levels to 20%. Advent of December indicates return to the sunny, dry and clear skies reminiscent of beginning of the year, making outdoor activities and travel plans ideal.

Temperature

The transition from November to December in Mali sees an average high-temperature of a still sweltering 35.7°C (96.3°F), indicating a minor variance from the prior month. A noteworthy temperature dip to an enjoyable 19.4°C (66.9°F) is observed during the nights of December in Mali.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 20%.

Rainfall

In Mali, rain does not fall in January and December.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Mali, with an average of 11h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Mali, sunrise is at 06:54 and sunset at 18:22. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:09 and sunset at 18:35 GMT.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Mali is 9.8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Mali, Guinea, is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 7 in December leads to these guidelines:
Avert overexposure. Light-skinned people might experience burning in less than 20 minutes. The hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. have the most intense UV radiation. As much as possible, limit direct sun exposure during this period. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 35.7°C (96.3°F) and 19.4°C (66.9°F) respectively. In October, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 48°C (118.4°F).

In December, the average relative humidity in Mali is 20%.

January and December are months without rainfall in Mali, Guinea.

In December, it doesn't rain. November is the latest month when it rains.

With an average of 11h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

The average day length in December in Mali, Guinea, is 11h and 26min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:54 and sunset at 18:22. On the last day of the month, in Mali, Guinea, sunrise is at 07:09 and sunset at 18:35 GMT.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Mali is 9.8h.

In Mali, Guinea, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Mali, Guinea

  • Average high temperature in December: 35.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (41.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (31.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 19.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (26.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.1°C).

Average pressure in December
Mali, Guinea

  • Average pressure in December: 1012mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are July and August (1012.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1009mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Mali, Guinea

  • Average wind speed in December: 6.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (9.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (5km/h).

Average humidity in December
Mali, Guinea

  • Average humidity in December: 20%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and February (16%).

Average rainfall in December
Mali, Guinea

  • Average rainfall in December: 0mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (197mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Mali, Guinea

  • Average rainfall days in December: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (26.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (0.2 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Mali, Guinea

  • Average daylight in December: 11h and 24min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 9h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is March (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Mali, Guinea

  • Average sunshine days in December: 30.8 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (30.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (3.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Mali, Guinea

  • Average UV index in December: 7

The months with the highest UV index are February, March, April and May (UV index 8).
The month with the lowest UV index is August (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in December
Mali, Guinea

  • Average cloud cover in December: 10

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in December
Mali, Guinea

  • Average visibility in December: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are August and September (8km).