December weather forecastKankossa, Mauritania
December
Weather in December
Concluding the year, December in Kankossa, Mauritania exhibits a further decline in the temperature range, with the lower end dipping to 17.5°C (63.5°F). An enhanced contrast compared to November's weather pattern is visible. Yet, maintaining the trend from November, rainfall remains almost absent. The daily sunshine hours show a marginal decline, indicating the city's transition into the heart of winter. The month stands out for its lower temperatures and almost negligible rainfall, wrapping up the year with cooler and drier days ahead.Temperature
December's arrival subtly correlates with a reduction in the average high-temperature, down from a sweltering 35.1°C (95.2°F) in November to a hot 31.1°C (88°F). Kankossa's average low-temperature of 17.5°C (63.5°F) in December reflects a considerable decline from the daytime peak.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 18%.Rainfall
January, February, November and December are months without rainfall.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 11h and 12min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:57 and sunset at 18:12. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:13 and sunset at 18:25 GMT.
Sunshine
August and December, with an average of 9.6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.UV index
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum UV index, 6 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Implement precautions and maintain sun safety methods. Avoidance of sunburn is demanded. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the period of highest UV radiation. Remember, however, that not all shade structures offer full protection. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.
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Average temperature in December
Kankossa, 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
Kankossa, 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
Kankossa, 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
Kankossa, 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
Kankossa, 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
Kankossa, 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
Kankossa, 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
Kankossa, 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
Kankossa, 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
Kankossa, 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
Kankossa, 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).
