December weather forecastMaradi, Niger

December

Weather in December

December marks the closure of the year with a definitive drop in temperature from November, inviting cooler days and nights. The dry, sunny weather, and the pleasant chill in the air create the perfect atmosphere for festive celebrations. Despite the reduced exposure to sunlight, a stable UV Index hints towards substantial sun's presence. The prominent aspect of December's climate in Maradi, Niger is the lack of rainfall, signalling the sun-drenched conditions that will carry through to the new year. The month’s temperature ranges from 31.9°C (89.4°F) during the day, falling to 16.1°C (61°F) by night, rounding off the climatic cycle for the year.

Temperature

Maradi witnesses the coldest weather in December, with temperatures averaging a high of 31.9°C (89.4°F) and a low of 16.1°C (61°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 17%.

Rainfall

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

Snowfall

January through August, October through December are months without snowfall in Maradi, Niger.

Daylight

With an average of 11h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:39 and sunset at 18:02. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 06:54 and sunset at 18:15 WAT.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 9.9h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 6 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Deter overexposure. Protecting against the sun's effects is essential. The hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. have the most intense UV radiation. As much as possible, limit direct sun exposure during this period. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.

Frequently asked questions

December, noted for its average high-temperature of 31.9°C (89.4°F) and an average low-temperature of 16.1°C (61°F), is considered the coldest month.

The average high-temperature, in December, in Maradi, is 31.9°C (89.4°F), while the average low-temperature is 16.1°C (61°F). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is evaluated at 43°C (109.4°F).

In December, the average relative humidity is 17%.

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

In Maradi, snow does not fall in January through August, October through December.

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

The average day length in December is 11h and 21min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:39 and sunset at 18:02. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:54 and sunset at 18:15 WAT.

In Maradi, Niger, the average sunshine duration in December is 9.9h.

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index.

In Maradi, 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 the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Maradi, Niger

  • Average high temperature in December: 31.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (41.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (31.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 16.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is June (28.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.8°C).

Average pressure in December
Maradi, Niger

  • Average pressure in December: 1013.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1013.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1007.6mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Maradi, Niger

  • Average wind speed in December: 16.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (16.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (10.3km/h).

Average humidity in December
Maradi, Niger

  • Average humidity in December: 17%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (60%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (12%).

Average rainfall in December
Maradi, Niger

  • Average rainfall in December: 0mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (106mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February, March, November and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Maradi, Niger

  • Average rainfall days in December: 0 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (15.4 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January, February, November and December (0 days).

Average snowfall days in December
Maradi, Niger

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is September (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Maradi, 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: 9h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Maradi, Niger

  • Average sunshine days in December: 31 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (31 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (13.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Maradi, Niger

  • Average UV index in December: 6

The months with the highest UV index are March, April, May, June and September (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in December
Maradi, Niger

  • Average cloud cover in December: 3

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).
The months with the least cloud cover are November and December (Cloud cover 3).

Average visibility in December
Maradi, 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).