December weather forecastMoronou, Ivory Coast

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Moronou, is a sweltering month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 21.5°C (70.7°F) and an average high of 35.3°C (95.5°F).

Temperature

December's advent denotes a minor fluctuation in the average high-temperature to a very hot 35.3°C (95.5°F) from November's 33°C (91.4°F). Moronou endures a clear shift from daytime heat to a mean low-temperature of 21.5°C (70.7°F) during December nights.

Heat index

The heat index for December is calculated to be a burning hot 47°C (116.6°F). Warning: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are anticipated. Heatstroke is a risk with ongoing activity.
Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. 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', is derived by integrating air temperature with the existing relative humidity to express the perceived warmth. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by many aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Remember, direct sunlight exposure can heighten the heat impact and might increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly meaningful for babies and toddlers. Typically, young kids are at a higher risk than adults since they sweat less. Also, the larger skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the heightened heat production due to their active nature adds to their vulnerability.
The body's innate mechanism to counteract overheating is through perspiration, as it leverages the cooling effects of sweat evaporation. In the presence of elevated relative humidity, the evaporation rate decreases. This reduction leads to increased body heat retention compared to conditions of dry air. Excessive heat that's not properly managed leads to increased body temperatures and resultant health issues.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 62%.

Rainfall

In December, in Moronou, the rain falls for 7.6 days. Throughout December, 10mm (0.39") of precipitation is accumulated. In Moronou, during the entire year, the rain falls for 252.6 days and collects up to 936mm (36.85") of precipitation.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Moronou is December, with an average of 11h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Moronou, Ivory Coast, sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 18:02. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 18:16 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Moronou is 9.6h.

UV index

January through May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 7 transforms into these recommendations:
Use measures and accept sun safety conventions. Guarding against skin and eye trauma is of high priority. The Sun's UV radiation is at its strongest between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Minimize direct exposure to the sun during this period. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck.