December weather forecastAmatta, Nigeria
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Amatta, is a sweltering month, with an average temperature ranging between max 35°C (95°F) and min 22.6°C (72.7°F).Temperature
The advent of December brings an average high-temperature of a torrid 35°C (95°F), almost identical to the preceding month. During December, the nighttime temperature in Amatta presents a clear descent from the daily peaks, falling to an average of 22.6°C (72.7°F).Heat index
December's mean heat index is calculated to be a scorching 44°C (111.2°F). Mindful: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are to be expected. Extended physical effort might result in heatstroke.It is worth noting that heat index values are gauged for conditions in the shade and light breezes. The heat index could experience an increase of 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', gives an indication of how one might feel in terms of heat after considering humidity. Factors such as metabolic variations, being pregnant, and physical activity can impact an individual's weather perception. Keep aware, the sun, when shining directly, can intensify the heat experience, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Young ones generally face higher dangers than adults since they sweat less. Along with their large skin surface area compared totheir small bodies and increased heat production from their activities, the risks are heightened.
When it comes to cooling down, the human body's primary method is through perspiration, making use of sweat evaporation to eliminate excess heat. When relative humidity increases, the body's capacity to evaporate heat decreases, leading to a heightened sense of warmth. Inadequate heat shedding in the face of rising body temperatures hints at potential dehydration risks.
Humidity
The average relative humidity in December in Amatta is 57%.Rainfall
December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 7.6 days and accumulates 10mm (0.39") of precipitation.Daylight
With an average of 11h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 18:15. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 06:40 and sunset at 18:29 WAT.
Sunshine
With an average of 9.6h of sunshine, December has the most sunshine of the year.UV index
The months with the highest UV index in Amatta are January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 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: The maximum UV index, 7 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Skirt overexposure. People with light complexions might get scorched in under 20 minutes. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation. Limit direct exposure to the Sun during these hours. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Amatta, Nigeria
- Average high temperature in December: 35°C
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are January and February (36°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (28.3°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 22.6°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is March (25°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January, July and August (22.3°C).
Average pressure in December
Amatta, Nigeria
- Average pressure in December: 1010.3mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1013.5mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are February and March (1009.4mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Amatta, Nigeria
- Average wind speed in December: 6km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (5.5km/h).
Average humidity in December
Amatta, Nigeria
- Average humidity in December: 57%
The months with the highest relative humidity are July and September (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (53%).
Average rainfall in December
Amatta, Nigeria
- Average rainfall in December: 10mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (217mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (10mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Amatta, Nigeria
- Average rainfall days in December: 7.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (30.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (7.6 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Amatta, Nigeria
- Average daylight in December: 11h and 48min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 24min).
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: 4h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
Amatta, Nigeria
- Average sunshine days in December: 19.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.8 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are September and October (0.1 days).
Average UV index in December
Amatta, Nigeria
- Average UV index in December: 7
The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is August (UV index 5).
Average cloud cover in December
Amatta, Nigeria
- Average cloud cover in December: 20
The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 78).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 19).
Average visibility in December
Amatta, Nigeria
- Average visibility in December: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February and March (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are June, July, August, September and October (6km).
