December weather forecastChoum, Mauritania
December
Weather in December
December brings with it the onset of winter in Choum, Mauritania with a further drop in temperatures and a decrease in daylight hours. Despite these changes, humidity stays almost constant. Nevertheless, the climate remains largely arid with negligible precipitation and even the cloud coverage remains sparse. With wind speeds revving up to reach the maximum for the year at 18.2km/h (11.3mph), the slightly cool breeze is sure to be a welcoming presence in this winter month. Essentially, December embodies the quintessential environmental elements of Choum's winter season.Temperature
Start of December brings a slight shift in the average high-temperature, dipping a bit from November's hot 30.6°C (87.1°F) to a warm 27.4°C (81.3°F). December generally records an average low-temperature of 15.9°C (60.6°F).Humidity
In Choum, the average relative humidity in December is 24%.Rainfall
December is the last month it rains. During 0.1 rainfall days, in December, Choum aggregates 1mm (0.04") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 25.2 rainfall days, and 39mm (1.54") of precipitation is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 54min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:13 and sunset at 18:09. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 07:29 and sunset at 18:21 GMT.
Sunshine
In Choum, Mauritania, the average sunshine in December is 9.6h.UV index
December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum UV index of 5 during December leads to these instructions:
Put precautions into practice - Protective measures against sun-induced damage are advised. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Choum, Mauritania
- Average high temperature in December: 27.4°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (41.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.2°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 15.9°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (29.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.3°C).
Average pressure in December
Choum, Mauritania
- Average pressure in December: 1016.9mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1017.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (1009.2mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Choum, Mauritania
- Average wind speed in December: 18.2km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (18.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (14.3km/h).
Average humidity in December
Choum, Mauritania
- Average humidity in December: 24%
The month with the highest relative humidity is August (27%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (17%).
Average rainfall in December
Choum, Mauritania
- Average rainfall in December: 1mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (11mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February, March and April (0mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Choum, Mauritania
- Average rainfall days in December: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (6.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (0.1 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Choum, Mauritania
- Average daylight in December: 10h and 54min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in December: 9h and 36min
The months with the most sunshine are May, July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in December
Choum, Mauritania
- 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 September (22.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Choum, Mauritania
- Average UV index in December: 5
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 9).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 5).
Average cloud cover in December
Choum, Mauritania
- Average cloud cover in December: 11
The month with the most cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 14).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 7).
Average visibility in December
Choum, 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).
