December weather forecast
Zinder, Niger

December marks the time for cooler weather in Zinder, maintaining dry, clear conditions for the majority of the month. Daylight duration reaches the minimum for the year, further pushing the temperature down. This change contributes to more relaxed days and significantly cooler nights compared to the past few months. The weather characteristics include a high of 30°C (86°F) and a low of 15°C (59°F), with 0mm (0") in rainfall. UV index moves to 9, making it the lowest point for the year.

Temperature

December's arrival in Zinder, Niger, comes with a mild decrease in the average high-temperature, moving subtly from 34°C (93.2°F) in November to a still tropical 30°C (86°F). The anticipated average low-temperature for December, a refreshing 15°C (59°F), shows a substantial deviation from the daytime maximums.

Rainfall

In Zinder, Niger, rain does not fall in January, February, November and December.

Daylight

With an average of 11h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Zinder.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:32 and sunset at 17:54. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:47 and sunset at 18:07 WAT.

Sunshine

January, March, April, July through September and December, with an average of 8h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Zinder, Niger.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index in Zinder, Niger, with an average maximum UV index of 9. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 9 transforms into the following instructions:
Take extra precautions. Protection against sun damage is required. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Apply and frequently reapply a broad-spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen after every two hours, or immediately after a swim or outdoor exercise.