December weather forecast
Taï, Ivory Coast

December, the first month of the winter in Taï, is still a hot month, with an average temperature ranging between min 20.2°C (68.4°F) and max 34.2°C (93.6°F).

Temperature

Taï's December showcases an average high-temperature of a still hot 34.2°C (93.6°F), hardly distinct from November's 32.3°C (90.1°F). In Taï, the nighttime chill during December is a clear shift from the day's highs, with an average of 20.2°C (68.4°F).

Heat index

During December, the heat index is estimated at an extremely hot 42°C (107.6°F). Extra safeguards are necessary to prevent heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Prolonged activity might cause heatstroke.
It is noted that heat index values are ascertained for locations in the shade and with gentle breezes. The heat index may scale up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', combines both the air temperature and the humidity level to give a perceived human temperature. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by many aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Always consider that direct sunlight exposure might heighten the heat's effects, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Children regularly disregard the necessity to rest and replenish fluids. Thirst is a late symptom of dehydration - thus, maintaining hydration, particularly during long-lasting physical activities, is essential.
Evaporating sweat, an outcome of perspiration, is key in assisting the human body to moderate its temperature. 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. As the body gains more heat than it can dissipate, there's a risk of increasing temperatures and resultant overheating.

Humidity

In Taï, the average relative humidity in December is 59%.

Rainfall

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

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 11h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 18:13. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:39 and sunset at 18:26 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Taï 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 in Taï. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 7 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Endorse precautions and be consistent with sun safety guidelines. Preventing sunburn is paramount. Avoid exposure to the Sun and try to stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent, but be aware that parasols or canopies may not offer full protection. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.