December weather forecast
Dikenafai, Nigeria

The first month of the winter, December, is a very hot month in Dikenafai, Nigeria, with an average temperature ranging between max 35°C (95°F) and min 22.6°C (72.7°F).

Temperature

Dikenafai's shift into December sets the average high-temperature at a torrid 35°C (95°F), a figure that deviates only slightly from November's 33.1°C (91.6°F). Compared to daytime temperatures, Dikenafai's temperature drops significantly, averaging a pleasant 22.6°C (72.7°F) during the nights of December.

Heat index

December's mean heat index is calculated to be a blistering 44°C (111.2°F). Attention: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are anticipated. Prolonged effort can result in heatstroke.
Consider that heat index readings are for situations in the shade and light wind. Direct exposure to sunshine could lead to a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is the outcome of merging air's temperature and its humidity metrics. The influence of weather is personal, with a diverse population experiencing it differently due to differences in body mass, stature, and degree of activity. Under direct sun rays, the felt temperature might be heightened, with the heat index increasing by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular significance for children. Young kids are often more at risk than adults as they tend to perspire less. Besides, their skin surface is larger relative to their small bodies, and their increased heat output from their active lifestyle compounds their risk.
Perspiration is essential for the human body; it facilitates cooling through the process of sweat evaporation. Elevated relative humidity disrupts typical body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, consequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and enhancing the feeling of heat. As the body accumulates more heat than it can release, body temperature goes up, increasing the risk of heat-related health issues.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Dikenafai, Nigeria, 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 December, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 18:14. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:40 and sunset at 18:28 WAT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Dikenafai are January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 7 during December morphs into the following directions:
Take precautions against overexposure. Protection against sun damage is needed. Stay in the shade and limit sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses.