December weather forecastAlimosho, Nigeria

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a tropical month in Alimosho, Nigeria, with an average temperature fluctuating between 32.5°C (90.5°F) and 25.4°C (77.7°F).

Temperature

January and December are identified as the warmest months, with an average high-temperature of 32.5°C (90.5°F).

Heat index

For most parts of December, the heat index is appraised at a scorching 41°C (105.8°F). Special measures are necessary to avoid heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity could result in heatstroke.
Thinking about the heat index, one should account for its values in shaded areas with gentle breezes. Being exposed to direct sunshine might trigger a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', is a measure that combines air temperature and relative humidity into a single value that indicates how hot the weather feels. This impact is subjective, influenced by the person's physical activity and individual heat perception, affected by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic differences. Remember, direct sunlight exposure can heighten the heat impact and might increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. Young individuals usually face more risks than adults due to their lower sweat production. Their large skin surface area relative to their tiny bodies and high heat production from their activities adds to their risk.
Perspiring is a crucial mechanism for the human body, allowing it to release excessive warmth through evaporating sweat. Under high air temperature and high humidity (high heat index) conditions, the body's ability to perspire is compromised, increasing the sensation of heat. Overheating dangers loom when the body's heat release mechanisms are overshadowed by excessive gain.

Humidity

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 68%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

In Alimosho, during December, the rain falls for 9.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 18mm (0.71") of precipitation. In Alimosho, during the entire year, the rain falls for 193 days and collects up to 691mm (27.2") of precipitation.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 11h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset at 18:29. On the last day of December, in Alimosho, Nigeria, sunrise is at 06:57 and sunset at 18:42 WAT.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine in Alimosho is December, with an average of 9.6h of sunshine.

UV index

January through June, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 7 during December leads to these instructions:
Shield from overexposure. Defense against sun-related harm is required. Avoid direct Sun exposure and stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is most intense, noting that not all shade structures offer full protection. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes.

Frequently asked questions

January and December represent the warmest period in Alimosho, Nigeria, with an average high-temperature of 32.5°C (90.5°F).

During December, Alimosho experiences an average high-temperature of 32.5°C (90.5°F) and a low-temperature of 25.4°C (77.7°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in December is appraised at 41°C (105.8°F).

The months with the lowest humidity in Alimosho are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 68%.

In Alimosho, the average relative humidity in December is 68%.

In Alimosho, in December, it is raining for 9.4 days, with typically 18mm (0.71") of accumulated precipitation.

With an average of 11h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Alimosho, Nigeria.

In December, the average day length in Alimosho is 11h and 45min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset at 18:29. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:57 and sunset at 18:42 WAT.

With an average of 9.6h of sunshine, December has the most sunshine of the year in Alimosho, Nigeria.

The average sunshine duration in December in Alimosho, Nigeria, is 9.6h.

January through June, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Alimosho, Nigeria

  • Average high temperature in December: 32.5°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are January and December (32.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (27.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.4°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are March and April (27°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (24°C).

Average pressure in December
Alimosho, Nigeria

  • Average pressure in December: 1010.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1013.4mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are February and March (1009.5mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Alimosho, Nigeria

  • Average wind speed in December: 9.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (14.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (9.6km/h).

Average humidity in December
Alimosho, Nigeria

  • Average humidity in December: 68%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and December (68%).

Average rainfall in December
Alimosho, Nigeria

  • Average rainfall in December: 18mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (134mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (17mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Alimosho, Nigeria

  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (24.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Alimosho, Nigeria

  • Average daylight in December: 11h and 48min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 9h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Alimosho, Nigeria

  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (4.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Alimosho, Nigeria

  • Average UV index in December: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in December
Alimosho, Nigeria

  • Average cloud cover in December: 14

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in December
Alimosho, Nigeria

  • 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).