December weather forecastDikodougou, Ivory Coast

December

Weather in December

December sets in with the return of Dikodougou's high temperatures and sunshine-packed days, demonstrating the culmination of the city's weather cycle. Clear skies reign supreme as the city basks in the sunlight, deftly evading cloud cover - a stark contrast to the past monsoon-dominated months. The transformation from wet and humid to dry and sunny keeps December an intriguing month. Rain showers become a rare event, as evidenced by the recorded rainfall reducing to a nearly negligible 1mm (0.04"). As the year-end approaches, Dikodougou aligns with the stereotypical vision of a tropical paradise - hot, dry, and endlessly sunny.

Temperature

Dikodougou's December reports an average high-temperature of a still tropical 34.2°C (93.6°F), exhibiting a minor difference from November. Dikodougou receives a consistent average low-temperature of 20.4°C (68.7°F) in December, a substantial dip from the day's heat.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 23%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are January and December Rain falls for 0.4 days and accumulates 1mm (0.04") of rain.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 11h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 18:01. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset at 18:14 GMT.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 9.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 7 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Shun overexposure. Protection from sun ravages is indispensable. The time between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. is when UV radiation is at its peak. Limit exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance.

Frequently asked questions

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 34.2°C (93.6°F) and 20.4°C (68.7°F) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in November is estimated at 39°C (102.2°F).

In Dikodougou, the average relative humidity in December is 23%.

January and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 0.4 days and typically aggregates up to 1mm (0.04") of rain.

In December, the rain falls for 0.4 days. Throughout December, 1mm (0.04") of precipitation is accumulated.

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 11h and 36min of daylight.

In December, the average day length is 11h and 37min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 18:01. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset at 18:14 GMT.

The average sunshine duration in December is 9.7h.

In Dikodougou, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Dikodougou, Ivory Coast

  • Average high temperature in December: 34.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (37.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (28.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 20.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is April (25.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20°C).

Average pressure in December
Dikodougou, Ivory Coast

  • Average pressure in December: 1011.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1012.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is March (1008.9mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Dikodougou, Ivory Coast

  • Average wind speed in December: 9.2km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (10.9km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are September and November (7.1km/h).

Average humidity in December
Dikodougou, Ivory Coast

  • Average humidity in December: 23%

The months with the highest relative humidity are August and September (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (17%).

Average rainfall in December
Dikodougou, Ivory Coast

  • Average rainfall in December: 1mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (156mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (1mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Dikodougou, Ivory Coast

  • Average rainfall days in December: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (25.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (0.4 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Dikodougou, Ivory Coast

  • Average daylight in December: 11h and 36min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 9h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 6h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Dikodougou, Ivory Coast

  • Average sunshine days in December: 30.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (30.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (3.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Dikodougou, Ivory Coast

  • Average UV index in December: 7

The months with the highest UV index are February, March and April (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in December
Dikodougou, Ivory Coast

  • Average cloud cover in December: 5

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 5).

Average visibility in December
Dikodougou, Ivory Coast

  • Average visibility in December: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are August and September (8km).