December weather forecastEmohua, Nigeria

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Emohua, is also a hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 22.8°C (73°F) and 32°C (89.6°F).

Temperature

Emohua registers an average high-temperature of a still hot 32°C (89.6°F) with the arrival of December, showing minor deviation from the preceding month. Throughout December, Emohua registers a consistent average low-temperature of 22.8°C (73°F).

Heat index

Throughout December, the heat index is computed to be a blisteringly hot 41°C (105.8°F). Undertake additional safety actions, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is significant. Persistent activity may induce heatstroke.
Heat index details are generally centered around shaded locations and a mild breeze. The direct sun can potentially cause the heat index to increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is a measure that combines air temperature and relative humidity into a single value that indicates how hot the weather feels. Metabolic differences, pregnancy status, and the level of physical activity are additional factors influencing an individual's weather perception. In the direct sunlight, the weather's impact can be amplified, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. Kids often lack the knowledge about the necessity to take breaks and consume liquids. Thirst, as a late symptom of dehydration, necessitates the maintenance of hydration, particularly during enduring physical activities.
Perspiring is how the human body naturally cools down, as sweat's evaporation takes away excess heat. Heightened relative humidity interferes with the body's usual cooling mechanism by reducing evaporation, subsequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and increasing the sensation of heat. If the body retains more heat than it can expel, the increasing temperature can lead to heat-related conditions.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity 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

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 06:25 and sunset at 18:17. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:40 and sunset at 18:31 WAT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 during December translates into the following directions:
Use protective steps and abide by sun safety guidelines. Safeguarding against skin and eye harm is necessary. 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. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear.