December weather forecast
Gabo, Ivory Coast

The first month of the winter, December, is a hot month in Gabo, Ivory Coast, 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

Gabo's shift from November to December is accompanied by an average high-temperature of a tropical 30.5°C (86.9°F), a slight deviation from 29.5°C (85.1°F). In Gabo, December is marked by an average low-temperature of 24.5°C (76.1°F).

Heat index

For December, the heat index is calculated to be a fiery hot 39°C (102.2°F). More preventive actions are needed, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is significant. Prolonged activity may trigger heatstroke.
Realize that the values for the heat index are set for shaded places and light winds. The heat index has the potential to rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with direct sunshine exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is a metric representing the sensation of warmth when air temperature and moisture come together. The individual's impression of temperature can be shaped by additional aspects such as metabolic variations, physical activity, and clothing. By being directly under the sun, it's possible for the felt temperature to increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Young ones are generally more prone to risk than adults due to their reduced ability to sweat. Their large skin surface area relative to their diminutive bodies and elevated heat production from their activities further enhance this risk.
The physiological way the human body responds to excessive heat is by inducing perspiration, using sweat evaporation as a cooling mechanism. With excessive moisture in the atmosphere, the effectiveness of the evaporation process is decreased, causing the body to cool down less efficiently, leading to a sensation of overheating. Heat disorders may be on the horizon when body temperatures rise from inadequate heat management.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In Gabo, during December, the rain falls for 21.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 54mm (2.13") of precipitation. In Gabo, during the entire year, the rain falls for 260.7 days and collects up to 903mm (35.55") of precipitation.

Daylight

With an average of 11h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 18:11. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:34 and sunset at 18:25 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 7 transforms into the following instructions:
Avoid overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can burn in under 20 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is most intense from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat.