December weather forecastFatoma, Mali

December

Weather in December

The year in Fatoma, Mali, concludes with December, a month characterized by cooler temperatures, low rainfall, and slightly stronger winds. It records the lowest temperature of the year, rendering a welcome freshness to the local climate. Relative to November, cloud coverage increases slightly, while sunshine hours decrease, indicating the transition into winter. A minor rise in atmospheric pressure is concurrent with the drop in humidity, setting the base for the year's closure.

Temperature

With the commencement of December, Fatoma records a moderate temperature decline, with the average high easing from November's very hot 36.3°C (97.3°F) to a tropical 33.2°C (91.8°F). Compared to daytime temperatures, Fatoma's temperature drops significantly, averaging a pleasant 20°C (68°F) during the nights of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 14%.

Rainfall

In Fatoma, rain does not fall in January through March and December.

Snowfall

In Fatoma, snow does not fall in January through August, October through December.

Daylight

With an average of 11h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 17:45. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset at 17:57 GMT.

Sunshine

With an average of 7.5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the UV index of 6 transforms into the following advice:
Endorse precautions and be consistent with sun safety guidelines. Preventing sunburn is paramount. The hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. have the most intense UV radiation. As much as possible, limit direct sun exposure during this period. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature during December is 33.2°C (91.8°F) and the low-temperature is 20°C (68°F). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is evaluated at 44°C (111.2°F).

In Fatoma, the average relative humidity in December is 14%.

In Fatoma, rain does not fall in January through March and December.

In December, it doesn't rain. November is the latest month when it rains.

In Fatoma, snow does not fall in January through August, October through December.

With an average of 11h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Fatoma.

In December, the average day length is 11h and 17min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 17:45. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset at 17:57 GMT.

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 7.5h of sunshine.

In Fatoma, the average sunshine duration in December is 7.5h.

With an average maximum UV index of 6, December is the month with the lowest UV index.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Fatoma, Mali

  • Average high temperature in December: 33.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is May (41.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 20°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is June (31.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.8°C).

Average pressure in December
Fatoma, Mali

  • Average pressure in December: 1013mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1013.5mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and May (1007.6mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Fatoma, Mali

  • Average wind speed in December: 16.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (16.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (11.1km/h).

Average humidity in December
Fatoma, Mali

  • Average humidity in December: 14%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (53%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (11%).

Average rainfall in December
Fatoma, Mali

  • Average rainfall in December: 0mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (119mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February, March and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Fatoma, Mali

  • Average rainfall days in December: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (0.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Fatoma, Mali

  • Average snowfall in December: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is September (1mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Fatoma, Mali

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is September (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Fatoma, Mali

  • Average daylight in December: 11h and 18min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 30min

The months with the most sunshine are May and June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Fatoma, Mali

  • Average sunshine days in December: 30.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (30.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (15.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Fatoma, Mali

  • Average UV index in December: 6

The months with the highest UV index are April and May (UV index 9).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in December
Fatoma, Mali

  • Average cloud cover in December: 8

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).
The months with the least cloud cover are March and November (Cloud cover 7).

Average visibility in December
Fatoma, Mali

  • Average visibility in December: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).