December weather forecast
Bolia, Ivory Coast

December, the first month of the winter in Bolia, is also a hot month, with an average temperature varying between 20.2°C (68.4°F) and 34.2°C (93.6°F).

Temperature

Bolia's shift into December sets the average high-temperature at a still tropical 34.2°C (93.6°F), a figure that deviates only slightly from November's 32.3°C (90.1°F). Bolia logs a notable disparity from the daily highs during December, as the nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 20.2°C (68.4°F).

Heat index

December's average heat index is calculated to be an extremely hot 42°C (107.6°F). Additional precautions are required to avert heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity may culminate in heatstroke.
In terms of the heat index, values are set with light wind and shade conditions in mind. The heat index could experience an increase of 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', is an indicator that blends the effects of temperature and humidity to depict perceived warmth. The individual's impression of temperature can be affected by numerous factors such as metabolic variations, physical exertion, and attire. The sun, when shining directly, can have a significant impact on the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.
The natural method the human body uses to remove excess heat is by perspiring and letting sweat evaporate. In the presence of high relative humidity, the evaporation rate diminishes, resulting in the body retaining more warmth compared to dry conditions. If the body retains more heat than it can expel, the increasing temperature can lead to heat-related conditions.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 59%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 6.9 days and typically collects 8mm (0.31") of precipitation.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 11h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 18:07. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 18:20 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 9.5h.

UV index

January through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 7 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Embrace precautions and observe sun safety norms. Evasion of sunburn is a necessity. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.