December weather forecastAbuja, Nigeria
December
Weather in December
December, concluding the year in Abuja, welcomes the most distinctive change in the weather conditions. The upswing in wind speed is accompanied by crisp cool nights. Pressure levels remain stable, maintaining the placid nature even amidst the changing weather conditions. In terms of humidity, December records the lowest relative value of 23%. The city of Abuja, thus, offers an appealing combination of moderate daytime temperatures and cool nights, suitable for festive celebrations.Temperature
As Abuja welcomes December, the average high-temperature stabilizes at a still very hot 36.5°C (97.7°F), showing little deviation from November's 35.7°C (96.3°F). Abuja registers a prominent dip from daytime highs, with an average of 21.3°C (70.3°F) during the nights of December.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity in Abuja is 23%.Rainfall
In Abuja, rain does not fall in January and December.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 11h and 36min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 18:08. On the last day of December, in Abuja, sunrise is at 06:45 and sunset at 18:21 WAT.
Sunshine
January, February, November and December, with an average of 10h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Abuja.UV index
In Abuja, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum daily UV index of 7 during December morphs into the following directions:
Employ safeguards and advocate sun safety protocols. Shielding against skin and eye damage is crucial. UV radiation from the sun is at its strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure during these hours. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Abuja, Nigeria
- Average high temperature in December: 36.5°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (39.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (28.4°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 21.3°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is April (25.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.5°C).
Average pressure in December
Abuja, Nigeria
- Average pressure in December: 1010.9mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1013mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is March (1008.6mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Abuja, Nigeria
- Average wind speed in December: 7.5km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (4.8km/h).
Average humidity in December
Abuja, Nigeria
- Average humidity in December: 23%
The month with the highest relative humidity is August (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (21%).
Average rainfall in December
Abuja, Nigeria
- Average rainfall in December: 0mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (194mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Abuja, Nigeria
- Average rainfall days in December: 0 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (26.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Abuja, Nigeria
- Average daylight in December: 11h and 36min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in December: 10h and 0min
The months with the most sunshine are January, February, November and December (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Abuja, Nigeria
- Average sunshine days in December: 31 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (31 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (2.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Abuja, Nigeria
- Average UV index in December: 7
The months with the highest UV index are February, March and April (UV index 8).
The month with the lowest UV index is August (UV index 5).
Average cloud cover in December
Abuja, Nigeria
- Average cloud cover in December: 2
The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 2).
Average visibility in December
Abuja, Nigeria
- Average visibility in December: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, November and December (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is August (7km).
