December weather forecast
Abua, Nigeria

December, the first month of the winter in Abua, is still a tropical month, with an average temperature varying between 32°C (89.6°F) and 22.8°C (73°F).

Temperature

Abua records an average high-temperature of a still hot 32°C (89.6°F) as December arrives, nearly mirroring the previous month's climate. Abua experiences a mean temperature of 22.8°C (73°F) during December nights.

Heat index

For December, the heat index is appraised at an extremely hot 41°C (105.8°F). Use additional protective measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are possible outcomes. Continuous activity might lead to heatstroke.
Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. Exposure to direct sunlight may make the heat index values climb by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is the result of factoring in humidity to the air temperature, indicating perceived warmth. The influence of weather can be personal, changing with an individual's body mass, height, and level of physical exertion. When exposed to direct sunlight, it's possible for the heat index to increase by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are primarily vital for children. Typically, children face more danger than adults as they usually perspire less. Their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and increased heat output from their activities enhance their risk.
To cool down, the human body relies on perspiration, a process where excessive heat is eliminated as sweat evaporates. With higher relative humidity, the rate of evaporation is reduced, resulting in increased heat retention in the body compared to drier air. When heat gain exceeds the level the body can remove, body temperature begins to rise, and heat-related illnesses and disorders may develop.

Humidity

In Abua, the average relative humidity in December is 72%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 17.5 days and typically collects 45mm (1.77") of precipitation.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Abua, with an average of 11h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 18:18. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset at 18:31 WAT.

Sunshine

December has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 9.6h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Abua. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 7 turns into the following recommendations:
Persist in precautions and follow sun safety policies. Keeping sunburn at bay is imperative. The Sun's UV radiation is most intense from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance.