December weather forecast
Akounougbé, Ivory Coast

The first month of the winter, December, is a hot month in Akounougbé, Ivory Coast, with an average temperature varying between 30.8°C (87.4°F) and 24.6°C (76.3°F).

Temperature

In December, the average high-temperature registers at a tropical 30.8°C (87.4°F), nearly identical to November's 29.8°C (85.6°F). Akounougbé registers a consistent average low-temperature of 24.6°C (76.3°F) during December.

Heat index

For December, the heat index is evaluated at a scorching 40°C (104°F). Take additional safety steps, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is notable. Prolonged activity may cause heatstroke.
In reference to the heat index, it's for places in shade and with a slight wind. When under direct sunshine, the heat index may be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', is a single figure representing how weather conditions feel when combining temperature and humidity. Factors encompassing physical activity, clothing, and metabolic differences have a role in shaping the individual's impression of temperature. Consider that direct sun exposure can intensify the felt heat, adding potentially 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values hold particular importance for children. Kids are generally in more danger than adults because they perspire less. Their large skin surface area compared to their small bodies and the excessive heat due to their actions raises their risk.
To achieve cooling, the human body employs perspiration, relying on the subsequent evaporation of sweat. Under conditions of high relative humidity, the rate of evaporation decreases. This results in the body retaining more heat than under conditions of dry air. When the heat gained surpasses the body's cooling capacity, temperatures rise, signaling potential health concerns.

Humidity

In Akounougbé, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In Akounougbé, Ivory Coast, in December, it is raining for 22.5 days, with typically 75mm (2.95") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Akounougbé, there are 291.5 rainfall days, and 1061mm (41.77") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Akounougbé, with an average of 11h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Akounougbé, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 17:57. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 18:10 GMT.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Akounougbé, Ivory Coast, is 8.3h.

UV index

January through May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Akounougbé. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 7 leads to the following instructions:
Avoid overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can burn in under 20 minutes. Remember that UV radiation from the Sun is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to limit direct sun exposure during this time. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.