December weather forecast
Tinhou, Ivory Coast

The first month of the winter, December, is still a hot month in Tinhou, Ivory Coast, with an average temperature fluctuating between 18.1°C (64.6°F) and 32°C (89.6°F).

Temperature

The arrival of December denotes a barely perceptible change in the average high-temperatures to a still hot 32°C (89.6°F) from November's 30.4°C (86.7°F). Contrasted against daytime highs, Tinhou records an average nighttime low of 18.1°C (64.6°F) in December.

Heat index

In December, the average heat index is appraised at a very hot 35°C (95°F). Adopt extra safety steps, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is notable. Sustained activity might cause heatstroke.
Heat index determinations are made taking into account the shade and light air movements. The heat index may experience an enhancement of 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', takes into account both air temperature and humidity to illustrate what people actually feel. The impact of weather is personal, differing among a variety of people based on differences in body mass, height, and the level of physical exertion. Keep aware, the sun, when shining directly, can intensify the heat experience, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. In general, children are more at risk than adults because they sweat less. Furthermore, the large skin surface compared to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their actions contribute to this vulnerability.
The human body cools itself through perspiration, as excessive warmth is removed from the body through sweat evaporation. In conditions of both high temperature and humidity (a high heat index), sweating is limited and the perception of heat is enhanced. Potential thermal conditions emerge as the body's heat gain outpaces its cooling mechanisms.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 52%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Tinhou is December, when the rain falls for 6.4 days and typically collects 12mm (0.47") of precipitation.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 11h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:28 and sunset at 18:15. On the last day of December, in Tinhou, sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset at 18:28 GMT.

Sunshine

December has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Tinhou, Ivory Coast, is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 6 in December translates into this advice:
Resist overexposure. Safeguarding from solar damage is indispensable. Avoid direct exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, noting that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer complete sun protection. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.