December weather forecastIchida, Nigeria

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Ichida, is still a hot month, with an average temperature ranging between min 22.6°C (72.7°F) and max 34.9°C (94.8°F).

Temperature

December's arrival brings an average high-temperature of a still tropical 34.9°C (94.8°F), demonstrating subtle variation from the preceding month. The average low-temperature of 22.6°C (72.7°F) in December in Ichida represents a significant drop from the daily high.

Heat index

Throughout December, the heat index is estimated at a blisteringly hot 40°C (104°F). More preventive actions are needed, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is significant. Prolonged activity may trigger heatstroke.
Heat index values are typically calculated for conditions of shade and a light breeze. Direct sunlight exposure may cause a 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees rise in the heat index.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', blends air temperature and moisture content to represent the felt temperature to humans. An individual's perception of weather can be affected by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their level of physical exertion. 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 extremely vital to babies and toddlers. In general, children are more at risk than adults because they sweat less. Furthermore, the large skin surface compared to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their actions contribute to this vulnerability.
Perspiration, followed by sweat evaporation, is the human body's chief method to maintain a balanced temperature. Relative humidity in excess curtails evaporation, therefore reducing heat dissipation from the body, leading to feelings of excess heat. Increasing body temperatures can be a precursor to dehydration if the body can't shed the extra heat.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 50%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 5.3 days and typically collects 6mm (0.24") 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 December, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 18:15. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset at 18:28 WAT.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 9.7h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Ichida.

UV index

January through May, October through 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 risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 7 during December leads to these advisories:
Persist with safeguards and heed sun safety doctrines. Keeping sunburn at bay is of prime importance. Stay in the shade and limit direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is particularly strong. Remember, however, that shade structures may not provide complete protection. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit.