December weather forecast
Gouabafla, Ivory Coast

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

Temperature

Gouabafla starts December with an average high-temperature of a still hot 34.2°C (93.6°F), hinting at a minimal fluctuation from November. During December, Gouabafla detects a significant contrast from its daytime temperatures, with nights averaging at a pleasant 20.2°C (68.4°F).

Heat index

December's average heat index is appraised at an extremely hot 42°C (107.6°F). Ensure extra safety steps, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Long activity might lead to heatstroke.
Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. A rise of up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the heat index could result from direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', is an aggregate value of air's warmth and moisture to show the human-felt temperature. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Realize that direct exposure to sunlight can augment the felt heat, leading to a potential increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. Kids are usually in more danger than grown-ups as they tend to sweat less. Plus, their bigger skin surface in relation to their small frames and increased heat generation due to their activity level make them more susceptible.
The natural method the human body uses to remove excess heat is by perspiring and letting sweat evaporate. Heightened relative humidity interferes with the body's usual cooling mechanism by reducing evaporation, subsequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and increasing the sensation of heat. Heat disorders may be on the horizon when body temperatures rise from inadequate heat management.

Humidity

In Gouabafla, Ivory Coast, the average relative humidity in December is 59%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall in Gouabafla. Rain falls for 6.9 days and accumulates 8mm (0.31") of precipitation.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 11h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Gouabafla, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 18:07. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset at 18:20 GMT.

Sunshine

In Gouabafla, 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 reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 7 in December transforms into this advice:
Beware of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals risk burning in less than 20 minutes. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, and note that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer full sun protection. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.