December weather forecast
Sahuye, Ivory Coast

December, the first month of the winter in Sahuye, is a tropical month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 24.6°C (76.3°F) and 30.6°C (87.1°F).

Temperature

Entering December, Sahuye's average high-temperature reads a hot 30.6°C (87.1°F), indicating a close resemblance to the previous month's climate. An average low-temperature of 24.6°C (76.3°F) marks the nights in Sahuye, Ivory Coast throughout December.

Heat index

The average heat index in December is computed to be a very hot 39°C (102.2°F). Adopt special protective actions against heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Long-duration activity risks heatstroke.
Realize that the values for the heat index are set for shaded places and light winds. Exposure to the direct sun could elevate the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', melds the effects of warmth and moisture to generate a feeling of heat. The influence of weather is personal, with a diverse population experiencing it differently due to differences in body mass, stature, and degree of 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 especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Young individuals usually face greater risks than adults as their sweat production is less. Also, their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and the high heat generation due to their activity contributes to their vulnerability.
When temperatures rise, the human body turns to perspiration, using the cooling power of evaporating sweat. An increase in relative humidity hinders the body's normal cooling function by reducing evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of body cooling and enhancing the sense of warmth. When heat surpasses the body's release mechanisms, dehydration and overheating risks become pronounced.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 22.8 days. Throughout December, 69mm (2.72") of precipitation is accumulated. In Sahuye, during the entire year, the rain falls for 289.4 days and collects up to 995mm (39.17") 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 in Sahuye, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 18:01. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 18:15 GMT.

Sunshine

In Sahuye, the average sunshine in December is 8.9h.

UV index

January through May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Sahuye. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Conform to measures and uphold sun safety traditions. Warding off skin and eye harm is necessary. Stay in the shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest. Remember, however, that not all shade structures provide full sun protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.