December weather forecastEbubu, Nigeria

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a hot month in Ebubu, Nigeria, with temperature in the range of an average high of 32°C (89.6°F) and an average low of 22.8°C (73°F).

Temperature

Ebubu starts December with an average high-temperature of a still hot 32°C (89.6°F), hinting at a minimal fluctuation from November. Throughout December nights, Ebubu registers an average low-temperature of 22.8°C (73°F).

Heat index

December's mean heat index is estimated at an extremely hot 41°C (105.8°F). Implement additional cautionary measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could occur. Prolonged activity might induce heatstroke.
Heat index guidelines indicate values are for light wind scenarios and shaded regions. Being exposed to direct sunshine might trigger a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', is a numerical representation of warmth when taking temperature and moisture levels into account. The experience of temperature can be subjective, varying based on the individual's activity and heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. You should know that direct sun exposure can heighten weather effects, potentially elevating the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. Kids are usually more vulnerable than adults, given their lesser sweating ability. Along with their larger skin surface relative to their small stature and the excess heat due to their activity, their risk is amplified.
Perspiration, which is the evaporation of sweat, is a primary way the human body manages and dispels excessive warmth. Excessive relative humidity disturbs the body's typical cooling process by reducing evaporation, leading to a decrease in body cooling rate and an increase in the sensation of warmth. When heat gain surpasses the level the body can shed, body temperature begins to increase, and consequently, overheating and dehydration can occur, with varying severity.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 17.5 days and accumulates 45mm (1.77") of precipitation.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 11h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 18:16. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 06:39 and sunset at 18:30 WAT.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine is December, 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. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 7 during December morphs into the following directions:
Evade overexposure. Individuals with fair skin risk burning in under 20 minutes. Try to minimize direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Also note that objects like parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.