December weather forecast
Nouakchott, Mauritania

The Nautique Grand Mosque in Nouakchott, Mauritania
The Nautique Grand Mosque in Nouakchott, Mauritania

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a warm month in Nouakchott, Mauritania, with an average temperature ranging between max 29.1°C (84.4°F) and min 15°C (59°F).

Temperature

January and December, with an average high-temperature of 29.1°C (84.4°F), are the coldest months.

Rainfall

Throughout December, in Nouakchott, 2mm (0.08") of precipitation is accumulated. During the entire year, Nouakchott aggregates up to 94mm (3.7") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In December, the average sea temperature in Nouakchott is 22°C (71.6°F).
Note: A person's cold intolerance, with sunshine, wind, and air temperature, are essential factors for enjoying swimming in 22°C (71.6°F) water. (FYI: The Olympic swimming competition requires a water temperature between 25°C (77°F) and 28°C (82.4°F).)

Daylight

With an average of 11h and 4min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:18 and sunset at 18:26. On the last day of December, in Nouakchott, sunrise is at 07:34 and sunset at 18:38 GMT.

Sunshine

With an average of 7h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Nouakchott.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index in Nouakchott, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 7 in December interpret into the following advice:
Take precautions and adopt sun safety practices. Protection against sunburn is obliged. The Sun's UV radiation is most powerful between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. To the extent possible, limit exposure to the direct sun during these hours. 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. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is significantly increased by the reflection of the water and sand.
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FAQ

What is the coldest month in Nouakchott?

The coldest months are January and December, with an average high-temperature of 29.1°C (84.4°F).

What is the temperature in December in Nouakchott?

In Nouakchott, Mauritania, in December, the average high-temperature is 29.1°C (84.4°F), and the average low-temperature is 15°C (59°F).

How much does it rain in Nouakchott in December?

In Nouakchott, Mauritania, in December, 2mm (0.08") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How warm is the water in December in Nouakchott?

In Nouakchott, in December, the average water temperature is 22°C (71.6°F). For individuals prone to feeling cold, swimming in 23°C (73.4°F) is still regarded as intolerable. A wetsuit is not a necessity, but sunshine, wind, and air temperature are essential factors for relishing swimming at 22°C (71.6°F).

What is the month with the shortest days in Nouakchott?

With an average of 11h and 4min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Nouakchott.

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

The average day length in December in Nouakchott, Mauritania, is 11h and 4min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Nouakchott?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:18 and sunset at 18:26. On the last day of the month, in Nouakchott, Mauritania, sunrise is at 07:34 and sunset at 18:38 GMT.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Nouakchott?

December has the least sunshine of the year in Nouakchott, with an average of 7h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Nouakchott?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 7h.

When is the lowest UV index in Nouakchott?

With an average maximum UV index of 7, December is the month with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in December in Nouakchott?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Nouakchott, Mauritania, is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average rainfall days
Average sunshine
Average UV index

Average temperature in December
Nouakchott, Mauritania

Average temperature in December - Nouakchott, Mauritania
  • Average high temperature in December: 29.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (36.4°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and December (29.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 15°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is September (24.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.7°C).

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Average rainfall in December
Nouakchott, Mauritania

Average rainfall in December - Nouakchott, Mauritania
  • Average rainfall in December: 2mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (36mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are April and May (0mm).

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Average rainfall days in December
Nouakchott, Mauritania

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

The months with the highest number of rainy days are August and September (2 days).
The months with the least rainy days are March, April, May, June, October, November and December (0 days).

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Average sea temperature in December
Nouakchott, Mauritania

Average sea temperature in December - Nouakchott, Mauritania
  • Average sea temperature in December: 22°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is September (27°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are February, March, April and May (19°C).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Nouakchott, Mauritania
  • Average daylight in December: 11h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 4min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h

The months with the most sunshine are March, April and May (Average sunshine: 9h).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h).

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Average UV index in December
Nouakchott, Mauritania

Average UV index in December - Nouakchott, Mauritania
  • Average UV index in December: 7

The months with the highest UV index are March, April, May, June, July, August and September (UV index 12).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 7).

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