December weather forecast
Adjamé, Ivory Coast

December, the first month of the winter in Adjamé, is still a tropical month, with an average temperature ranging between max 34.6°C (94.3°F) and min 20.7°C (69.3°F).

Temperature

During December, the average high-temperature is a still hot 34.6°C (94.3°F), maintaining a close resemblance to that of the preceding month. Adjamé's average nighttime temperatures present a clear contrast to its daytime highs, measured at an agreeable 20.7°C (69.3°F) in December.

Heat index

For December, the heat index is estimated at a life-threatening hot 46°C (114.8°F). Notice: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely. Continued strenuous activity might lead to heatstroke.
Heat index evaluations are typically in the context of light winds and shaded environments. Being under direct sunlight might amplify the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', melds the effects of warmth and moisture to generate a feeling of heat. The effect of weather is individual, with a variety of people experiencing it differently due to distinctions in body mass, height, and level of activity. It is noteworthy that being in direct sunlight can enhance the weather's impact, raising the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly meaningful for babies and toddlers. Young ones are generally at greater risk than adults due to their limited sweating ability. In addition, their large skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production from their activities add to their vulnerability.
The physiological way the human body responds to excessive heat is by inducing perspiration, using sweat evaporation as a cooling mechanism. In the presence of high relative humidity, the evaporation rate diminishes, resulting in the body retaining more warmth compared to dry conditions. Accumulating more heat than the body can dissipate leads to an uptick in body temperature, with potential heat stress consequences.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Adjamé is 65%.

Rainfall

In Adjamé, in December, it is raining for 8.9 days, with typically 11mm (0.43") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 241.5 rainfall days, and 924mm (36.38") of precipitation is accumulated.

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 06:10 and sunset at 18:00. On the last day of December, in Adjamé, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 18:13 GMT.

Sunshine

In Adjamé, the average sunshine in December is 8.5h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 7 during December translates into the following directions:
Evade overexposure. Individuals with fair skin risk burning in under 20 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is at its strongest between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Minimize direct exposure to the sun during this period. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.