December weather forecast
Kidal, Mali

December

Weather in December

The year rounds up with December bearing the hallmark of winter. Temperature variations become even more apparent, dropping to a winter low of 15.5°C (59.9°F) at night, offering a noticeable change from the hotter months. The light average rainfall and decreased hours of daylight indicate the prevailing winter conditions. The steady pressure and wind speed ensure the month's consistency in its climate parameters. The cooler temperatures and diminished rainfall attest to Kidal's unique blend of a desert winter climate.

Temperature

The arrival of December is marked by a minor reduction in average high-temperature, sliding from a hot 33.3°C (91.9°F) in November to a warm 28.7°C (83.7°F). Throughout the month of December, Kidal observes a dramatic downturn from the daytime peak temperatures, expecting an average low of 15.5°C (59.9°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 18%.

Rainfall

In Kidal, rain does not fall in January, February, April, November and December.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Kidal, with an average of 11h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Kidal, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 17:16. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 17:28 GMT.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Kidal are January and December, with an average of 7.3h of sunshine.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index in Kidal is December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 during December translates into the following directions:
Heed the precautions - Suggestions to avoid sunburn are made. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.

Frequently asked questions

Is it hot in Kidal during December?
The high-temperature in Kidal, Mali, during December is 28.7°C (83.7°F) and the low-temperature is 15.5°C (59.9°F).
What is the average humidity in December in Kidal?
In Kidal, the average relative humidity in December is 18%.
What is the driest month in Kidal?
January, February, April, November and December are months without rainfall.
What is the month with the shortest days in Kidal?
The month with the shortest days in Kidal, Mali, is December, with an average of 11h and 0min of daylight.
What is the average length of the day in December in Kidal?
In December, the average day length in Kidal, Mali, is 11h and 3min.
When are sunrise and sunset in December in Kidal?
In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 17:16. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 17:28 GMT.
What is the month with the least sunshine in Kidal?
The months with the least sunshine in Kidal, Mali, are January and December, with an average of 7.3h of sunshine.
How long on average sun shines in December in Kidal?
In Kidal, Mali, the average sunshine duration in December is 7.3h.
When is the lowest UV index in Kidal?
With an average maximum UV index of 5, December is the month with the lowest UV index in Kidal.
What is the UV index reading in December in Kidal?
In Kidal, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December - Kidal, Mali
Average temperature in December
Kidal, Mali
  • Average high temperature in December: 28.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (42.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 15.5°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 (13.8°C).

Average pressure in December - Kidal, Mali
Average pressure in December
Kidal, Mali
  • Average pressure in December: 1015.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1016mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (1008.2mbar).

Average wind speed in December - Kidal, Mali
Average wind speed in December
Kidal, Mali
  • Average wind speed in December: 16.3km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and December (16.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (12.5km/h).

Average humidity in December - Kidal, Mali
Average humidity in December
Kidal, Mali
  • Average humidity in December: 18%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (30%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (10%).

Average rainfall in December - Kidal, Mali
Average rainfall in December
Kidal, Mali
  • Average rainfall in December: 0mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (19mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February, April, November and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Kidal, Mali
Average rainfall days in December
Kidal, Mali
  • Average rainfall days in December: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (8.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (0 days).

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Kidal, Mali
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Kidal, Mali
  • Average daylight in December: 11h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are May and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December - Kidal, Mali
Average sunshine days in December
Kidal, 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 (20.6 days).

Average UV index in December - Kidal, Mali
Average UV index in December
Kidal, Mali
  • Average UV index in December: 5

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 9).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in December - Kidal, Mali
Average cloud cover in December
Kidal, Mali
  • Average cloud cover in December: 10

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 15).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in December - Kidal, Mali
Average visibility in December
Kidal, 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).

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