December weather forecastBarkeol, Mauritania

December

Weather in December

December weather, in a delightful full-circle moment, brings back the winter chill to Barkeol. Even though reminiscences of summer appear in the still extended daylight durations, the drop in heat is palpable. The skies reclaim their winter hue, a crisp azure entrenched with cool gusts reaching up to 26km/h (16.2mph). The month wraps up the year with weather conditions reminiscent of January, albeit a touch colder. December undeniably leaves an enticing impression of what the next calendar year holds in store.

Temperature

A subtle change in temperatures is noted as November gives way to December, with average highs reducing from a sweltering 35.1°C (95.2°F) to a hot 31.1°C (88°F). The nighttime average for Barkeol in December plummets considerably from its daytime counterpart, resting at a refreshing 17.5°C (63.5°F).

Humidity

In Barkeol, Mauritania, the average relative humidity in December is 18%.

Rainfall

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

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 11h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:03 and sunset at 18:15. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 07:18 and sunset at 18:27 GMT.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Barkeol are August and December, with an average of 9.6h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, 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: A maximum daily UV index of 6 during December morphs into the following directions:
Eschew overexposure. Those with light skin may suffer burns in fewer than 20 minutes. 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. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature during December is 31.1°C (88°F) and the low-temperature is 17.5°C (63.5°F). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is appraised at 44°C (111.2°F).

In Barkeol, the average relative humidity in December is 18%.

January, February, November and December are months without rainfall.

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 11h and 12min of daylight.

In December, the average day length is 11h and 10min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:03 and sunset at 18:15. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:18 and sunset at 18:27 GMT.

August and December, with an average of 9.6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

In Barkeol, the average sunshine duration in December is 9.6h.

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Barkeol.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Barkeol, Mauritania

  • Average high temperature in December: 31.1°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are May and June (42.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 17.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is June (30.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16°C).

Average pressure in December
Barkeol, Mauritania

  • Average pressure in December: 1014.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1014.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (1008.5mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Barkeol, Mauritania

  • Average wind speed in December: 15.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (16.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (11km/h).

Average humidity in December
Barkeol, Mauritania

  • Average humidity in December: 18%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (44%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and April (14%).

Average rainfall in December
Barkeol, Mauritania

  • Average rainfall in December: 0mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (63mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February, November and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Barkeol, Mauritania

  • Average rainfall days in December: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (11.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (0.1 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Barkeol, Mauritania

  • Average daylight in December: 11h and 12min

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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 9h and 36min

The months with the most sunshine are April, June and October (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are August and December (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Barkeol, Mauritania

  • Average sunshine days in December: 30.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (30.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (17.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Barkeol, Mauritania

  • Average UV index in December: 6

The months with the highest UV index are May and June (UV index 9).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in December
Barkeol, Mauritania

  • Average cloud cover in December: 12

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 20).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in December
Barkeol, 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).