December weather forecast
Baba, Ivory Coast

December, the first month of the winter in Baba, is a tropical month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 30.5°C (86.9°F) and an average low of 24.5°C (76.1°F).

Temperature

The advent of December brings an average high-temperature of a tropical 30.5°C (86.9°F), almost identical to the preceding month. An average low-temperature of 24.5°C (76.1°F) is recorded during the nights in December in Baba.

Heat index

In December, the average heat index is evaluated at a very hot 39°C (102.2°F). Extra precautions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are plausible outcomes. Extended activity could lead to heatstroke.
Heat index specifics point out values are for conditions of shade and a slight breeze. Uninterrupted exposure to the sun may boost the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', is a value derived by merging air temperature with the humidity to convey how the climate feels. The perception of temperature can be subjective, varying based on activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Under direct sun rays, the felt temperature might be heightened, with the heat index increasing by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are of high significance for children. Young individuals are typically more threatened than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Also, the larger skin surface proportionate to their small bodies and the increased heat from their activities magnify their risk.
The human body keeps its cool primarily through perspiration, as this process enables sweat to evaporate, taking away the excess heat. Elevated relative humidity disrupts typical body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, consequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and enhancing the feeling of heat. Elevated heat gain compared to the body's release capability poses risks of dehydration and potential overheating.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Baba, during December, the rain falls for 21.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 54mm (2.13") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 260.7 rainfall days, and 903mm (35.55") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 11h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 18:12. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 06:34 and sunset at 18:25 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Baba, Ivory Coast, is 9h.

UV index

January through May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 7 in December interprets into the following advice:
Persist in precautions and follow sun safety policies. Keeping sunburn at bay is imperative. 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. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.