December weather forecast
Choum, Mauritania

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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

The move into December in Choum, Mauritania, indicates a slight reduction in the average high-temperature, down from November's tropical 30.6°C (87.1°F) to a moderately hot 27.4°C (81.3°F). In the month of December, the average temperature dips to a mild 15.9°C (60.6°F) during the night.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 24%.

Rainfall

December is the last month it rains in Choum, Mauritania. During 0.1 rainfall days, in December, Choum aggregates 1mm (0.04") of precipitation. In Choum, during the entire year, the rain falls for 25.2 days and collects up to 39mm (1.54") of precipitation.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Choum is December, 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 December, the average sunshine is 9.6h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 5 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Choum in December?

In Choum, in December, the average high-temperature is 27.4°C (81.3°F), and the average low-temperature is 15.9°C (60.6°F).

What is the average humidity in December in Choum?

In Choum, Mauritania, the average relative humidity in December is 24%.

What is the last month it rains in Choum?

December is the last month it rains in Choum. During 0.1 rainfall days, in December, Choum aggregates 1mm (0.04") of precipitation.

What is the month with the shortest days in Choum?

The month with the shortest days in Choum is December, with an average of 10h and 54min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Choum?

The average day length in December in Choum, Mauritania, is 10h and 52min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Choum?

On the first day of December in Choum, Mauritania, sunrise is at 07:13 and sunset at 18:09. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:29 and sunset at 18:21 GMT.

How many hours of sunshine does Choum have in December?

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

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Choum?

With an average maximum UV index of 5, December is the month with the lowest UV index in Choum, Mauritania.

How high is the UV index in December in Choum?

In Choum, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

Average temperature in December
Choum, Mauritania

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).

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Average pressure in December
Choum, Mauritania

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).

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Average wind speed in December
Choum, Mauritania

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).

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Average humidity in December
Choum, Mauritania

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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Choum, Mauritania

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).

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Average rainfall days in December
Choum, Mauritania

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).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Choum, Mauritania
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 5min

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 4min

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).

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Average sunshine days in December
Choum, Mauritania

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).

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Average UV index in December
Choum, Mauritania

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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Choum, Mauritania

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).

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Average visibility in December
Choum, Mauritania

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).

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