December weather forecast
Kankossa, 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.

Frequently asked questions

Is it hot during December?
The average high-temperature, in December, in Kankossa, is 31.1°C (88°F), while the average low-temperature is 17.5°C (63.5°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is appraised at 44°C (111.2°F).
What is the average humidity in December?
The average relative humidity in December is 18%.
What is the driest month in Kankossa?
In Kankossa, rain does not fall in January, February, November and December.
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.
What is the average length of the day in December?
In December, the average day length is 11h and 12min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in December?
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.
What is the month with the least sunshine in Kankossa?
August and December, with an average of 9.6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.
How long on average sun shines in December?
The average sunshine duration in December is 9.6h.
What are the months with the lowest UV index?
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.
What is the UV index reading in December?
In Kankossa, Mauritania, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
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Average temperature in December - Kankossa, Mauritania
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
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
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
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
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
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 /
Average sunshine in December
Kankossa, 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 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
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
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
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
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).

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