December weather forecast
Ikotun, Nigeria

The first month of the winter, December, is still a hot month in Ikotun, Nigeria, with an average temperature fluctuating between 33.6°C (92.5°F) and 24.4°C (75.9°F).

Temperature

Ikotun records an average high-temperature of a still tropical 33.6°C (92.5°F) in December, maintaining a close correlation with November's 32.4°C (90.3°F). In Ikotun, December is marked by an average low-temperature of 24.4°C (75.9°F).

Heat index

December's heat index is estimated at a burning hot 45°C (113°F). Precaution: Heat cramps along with heat exhaustion are possible. Heatstroke is a serious risk with continued exertion.
When referencing the heat index, its values are suitable for shady environments and light breezes. Heat index values can rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when in direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is the result of factoring in humidity to the air temperature, indicating perceived warmth. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by many aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. One must note that being under the direct sun can escalate the heat's effects, with the heat index possibly rising by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly meaningful for babies and toddlers. 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.
When temperatures rise, the human body turns to perspiration, using the cooling power of evaporating sweat. When relative humidity is on the rise, it curtails evaporation, thereby reducing the heat elimination from the body and causing the feeling of being excessively hot. Heat-related disorders may develop if heat gain in the body overshadows its cooling capacity, leading to elevated temperatures.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Ikotun is 69%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 5.3 days and typically collects 7mm (0.28") of precipitation.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Ikotun is December, with an average of 11h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset at 18:29. On the last day of December, in Ikotun, sunrise is at 06:57 and sunset at 18:42 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 in Ikotun are January through May, August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 7 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Guard against overexposure. Protection from sun-induced harm is essential. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.