December weather forecast
Gourdiouma, Mauritania

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a hot month in Gourdiouma, Mauritania, with temperature in the range of an average low of 21.1°C (70°F) and an average high of 33.3°C (91.9°F).

Temperature

The arrival of December correlates with a minor temperature reduction, down from November's very hot 36.8°C (98.2°F) to a hot 33.3°C (91.9°F). Gourdiouma observes a dramatic plunge from daytime highs in December, settling at an average low-temperature of 21.1°C (70°F).

Humidity

In Gourdiouma, Mauritania, the average relative humidity in December is 15%.

Rainfall

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

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 11h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:05 and sunset at 18:19. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:21 and sunset at 18:32 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 9.6h.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 6, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 6 during December translates into the following guidance:
Stick with precautions and abide by sun safety procedures. Evading sunburn is essential. To the best of your ability, limit your exposure to the sun between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

How hot is it in December?
December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 33.3°C (91.9°F) and a low-temperature of 21.1°C (70°F). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 46°C (114.8°F).
What is the average humidity in December?
In Gourdiouma, the average relative humidity in December is 15%.
What is the driest month?
January, February, 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 12min of daylight.
How many hours of daylight does Gourdiouma have in December?
In December, the average day length is 11h and 11min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in December?
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:05 and sunset at 18:19. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:21 and sunset at 18:32 GMT.
How long on average sun shines in December?
In December, the average sunshine duration is 9.6h.
What is the month with the lowest UV index?
With an average maximum UV index of 6, December is the month with the lowest UV index.
What is the UV index intensity in December?
The average daily maximum UV index in December is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December - Gourdiouma, Mauritania
Average temperature in December
Gourdiouma, Mauritania
  • Average high temperature in December: 33.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is May (42.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is October (29.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.4°C).

Average pressure in December - Gourdiouma, Mauritania
Average pressure in December
Gourdiouma, Mauritania
  • Average pressure in December: 1013.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1013.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (1008.6mbar).

Average wind speed in December - Gourdiouma, Mauritania
Average wind speed in December
Gourdiouma, Mauritania
  • Average wind speed in December: 16.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (17.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (12.3km/h).

Average humidity in December - Gourdiouma, Mauritania
Average humidity in December
Gourdiouma, Mauritania
  • Average humidity in December: 15%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (47%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (13%).

Average rainfall in December - Gourdiouma, Mauritania
Average rainfall in December
Gourdiouma, Mauritania
  • Average rainfall in December: 0mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (57mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February, November and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Gourdiouma, Mauritania
Average rainfall days in December
Gourdiouma, Mauritania
  • Average rainfall days in December: 0 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (10.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and December (0 days).

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Gourdiouma, Mauritania
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Gourdiouma, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 9h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are March, April, May, June and October (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December - Gourdiouma, Mauritania
Average sunshine days in December
Gourdiouma, 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 August (18.3 days).

Average UV index in December - Gourdiouma, Mauritania
Average UV index in December
Gourdiouma, Mauritania
  • Average UV index in December: 6

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

Average cloud cover in December - Gourdiouma, Mauritania
Average cloud cover in December
Gourdiouma, Mauritania
  • Average cloud cover in December: 13

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 24).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in December - Gourdiouma, Mauritania
Average visibility in December
Gourdiouma, 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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