December weather forecastChiépo, Ivory Coast

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a hot month in Chiépo, Ivory Coast, with an average temperature varying between 21.7°C (71.1°F) and 33.8°C (92.8°F).

Temperature

The transition from November to December brings an average high-temperature of a still hot 33.8°C (92.8°F), barely different from November's 31.7°C (89.1°F). Chiépo's average low-temperature of 21.7°C (71.1°F) in December reflects a considerable decline from the daytime peak.

Heat index

December's heat index is calculated to be a burning hot 48°C (118.4°F). Be wary: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are highly anticipated. With continued activity, heatstroke is very likely.
Take note of the fact that heat index values are based on shaded circumstances with light airflows. Direct sunlight can potentially boost the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', evaluates the perceived heat by adding the effect of moisture in the air. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Awareness of direct sun exposure is crucial as it has the potential to heighten the weather's effects, pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for babies and toddlers. Children frequently underestimate the importance of resting and drinking fluids. Thirst is a symptom of advanced dehydration - hence the need to hydrate regularly, especially during protracted physical exercises.
Sweat evaporation, driven by perspiration, is the method the human body uses to rid itself of excessive warmth. 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. Heat-related complications, like dehydration, can manifest if the body's heat gain exceeds its dissipation capacity.

Humidity

In Chiépo, the average relative humidity in December is 74%.

Rainfall

In Chiépo, during December, the rain falls for 18.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 30mm (1.18") of precipitation. In Chiépo, Ivory Coast, during the entire year, the rain falls for 297.2 days and collects up to 1111mm (43.74") of precipitation.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 11h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:14 and sunset at 18:03. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 06:29 and sunset at 18:17 GMT.

Sunshine

In Chiépo, the average sunshine in December is 9.2h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through May, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 7 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Take precautions against overexposure. Protection against sun damage is needed. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.