December weather forecast
Aleg, Mauritania

December

Weather in December

As the year ends, Aleg's weather in December sees the lowest temperature values for the year, sinking to a daytime high of 32°C (89.6°F) and a nighttime low of 19.5°C (67.1°F). It also mirrors January's weather, seeing the shortest daylight hours of the year at 11.1. Wind speed reaches its peak, contributing to the chilly nights and brisk mornings. Absence of rainfall and dwindling cloud cover further enhances the typical winter scenes. Comparatively, in the context of Aleg's yearly climate, December is the coldest month.

Temperature

The arrival of December is marked by a minor reduction in average high-temperature, sliding from a very hot 35.3°C (95.5°F) in November to a hot 32°C (89.6°F). In the month of December, Aleg witnesses a marked temperature drop at night, averaging a low of 19.5°C (67.1°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 18%.

Rainfall

In Aleg, rain does not fall in January, March, November and December.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 11h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:09 and sunset at 18:20. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:24 and sunset at 18:32 GMT.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December, with an average of 9.5h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Adhere to precautions and respect sun safety doctrines. Avoiding sunburn is vital. The time between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. is when UV radiation is at its peak. Limit exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.

Frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in December?
In Aleg, 32°C (89.6°F) is the average high-temperature and 19.5°C (67.1°F) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in September is computed to be 46°C (114.8°F).
What is the average humidity in December?
In Aleg, the average relative humidity in December is 18%.
What is the driest month?
January, March, November and December are months without rainfall.
What is the month with the shortest days?
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 11h and 6min of daylight.
How many hours of daylight does Aleg have in December?
In Aleg, the average day length in December is 11h and 8min.
When are sunrise and sunset in December?
In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:09 and sunset at 18:20. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:24 and sunset at 18:32 GMT.
What is the month with the least sunshine in Aleg?
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December, with an average of 9.5h of sunshine.
How many hours of sunshine does Aleg have in December?
In Aleg, the average sunshine duration in December is 9.5h.
When is the lowest UV index?
The months with the lowest UV index are February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.
How high is the UV index in December?
In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Aleg, Mauritania
  • Average high temperature in December: 32°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 (31.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 19.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is September (29.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Aleg, Mauritania
  • Average pressure in December: 1014.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1014.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (1009.4mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Aleg, Mauritania
  • Average wind speed in December: 18.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (19.8km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are September and October (15.2km/h).

Average humidity in December
Aleg, Mauritania
  • Average humidity in December: 18%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (48%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (17%).

Average rainfall in December
Aleg, Mauritania
  • Average rainfall in December: 0mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are August and September (22mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, March, November and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Aleg, Mauritania
  • Average rainfall days in December: 0 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (8.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Aleg, Mauritania
  • Average daylight in December: 11h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 9h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Aleg, Mauritania
  • Average sunshine days in December: 30.9 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (30.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (19.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Aleg, Mauritania
  • Average UV index in December: 6

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

Average cloud cover in December
Aleg, Mauritania
  • Average cloud cover in December: 13

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 19).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in December
Aleg, Mauritania
  • 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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