December weather forecastMadaoua, Niger

December

Weather in December

As the year draws to a close, Madaoua’s weather adopts its coolest phase. The temperatures reach their lowest towards the end of the year, registering a significant drop as compared to the high levels experienced during most months. Dryness prevails with negligible rainfall and low humidity, typical characteristics of the region’s winter season. Sunshine remains unabated, painting the days with a warm glow. December concludes the year with temperatures dropping to an annual low of 17.5°C (63.5°F), the coldest month on record.

Temperature

Madaoua's coldest temperatures are experienced in December, with average high temperatures of 32.4°C (90.3°F) and lows of 17.5°C (63.5°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 16%.

Rainfall

In Madaoua, rain does not fall in January through March, November and December.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 11h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 18:06. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 07:00 and sunset at 18:18 WAT.

Sunshine

December has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 10h of sunshine.

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 health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 6 in December leads to these guidelines:
Evade overexposure. Individuals with fair skin risk burning in under 20 minutes. Stay in the shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest. Remember, however, that not all shade structures provide full sun protection. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.

Frequently asked questions

Temperature records mark December as the coldest month, with highs averaging 32.4°C (90.3°F) and lows at 17.5°C (63.5°F).

Madaoua in December has an average high-temperature of 32.4°C (90.3°F) and an average low-temperature of 17.5°C (63.5°F). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 43°C (109.4°F).

In December, the average relative humidity in Madaoua is 16%.

January through March, November and December are months without rainfall.

The month with the shortest days in Madaoua is December, with an average of 11h and 18min of daylight.

In December, the average day length is 11h and 19min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 18:06. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:00 and sunset at 18:18 WAT.

December has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 10h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in December is 10h.

With an average maximum UV index of 6, December is the month with the lowest UV index.

In Madaoua, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Madaoua, Niger

  • Average high temperature in December: 32.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (41.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (32.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 17.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is June (29.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Madaoua, Niger

  • Average pressure in December: 1013.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1013.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1007.2mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Madaoua, Niger

  • Average wind speed in December: 16.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (16.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (10.3km/h).

Average humidity in December
Madaoua, Niger

  • Average humidity in December: 16%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (56%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (12%).

Average rainfall in December
Madaoua, Niger

  • Average rainfall in December: 0mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (81mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February, March, November and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Madaoua, Niger

  • Average rainfall days in December: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (13.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Madaoua, Niger

  • Average daylight in December: 11h and 18min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 10h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Madaoua, Niger

  • Average sunshine days in December: 30.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (31 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (15.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Madaoua, Niger

  • Average UV index in December: 6

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

Average cloud cover in December
Madaoua, Niger

  • Average cloud cover in December: 3

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).
The months with the least cloud cover are November and December (Cloud cover 3).

Average visibility in December
Madaoua, Niger

  • 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).