December weather forecastItele, Nigeria

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a hot month in Itele, Nigeria, with an average temperature ranging between min 25.4°C (77.7°F) and max 32.5°C (90.5°F).

Temperature

January and December, when the average high-temperature reaches 32.5°C (90.5°F), are the warmest months.

Heat index

For December, the heat index is appraised at an extremely hot 41°C (105.8°F). Implement additional preventive actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential hazards. Heatstroke could follow prolonged activity.
Heat index guidelines indicate values are for light wind scenarios and shaded regions. A rise of up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the heat index could result from direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', is an aggregate value of air's warmth and moisture to show the human-felt temperature. The influence of weather is personal, differing among individuals based on variations in body mass, stature, and the degree of physical exertion. It is noteworthy to mention that direct sunlight exposure can augment the felt temperature, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Kids are usually in more danger than grown-ups as they tend to sweat less. Plus, their bigger skin surface in relation to their small frames and increased heat generation due to their activity level make them more susceptible.
One of the main methods the human body employs to cool down is by perspiring, as this process allows sweat to evaporate and remove excess heat. With high air temperature and humidity (high heat index) conditions, sweat production is restricted, leading to an amplified perception of heat. Rising body temperatures resulting from an imbalance in heat absorption can lead to potential thermal issues.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 68%.

Rainfall

In Itele, during December, the rain falls for 9.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 18mm (0.71") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 193 rainfall days, and 691mm (27.2") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Itele 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, 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 are January through June, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Sidestep overexposure. Individuals with fair complexions risk burning in fewer than 20 minutes. 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. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear.

Frequently asked questions

Itele's temperatures tend to hit their maximum during January and December, with an average high-temperature of 32.5°C (90.5°F).

The high-temperature during December is 32.5°C (90.5°F) and the low-temperature is 25.4°C (77.7°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in December is appraised at 41°C (105.8°F).

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 68%, are the least humid months.

In December, the average relative humidity is 68%.

In Itele, Nigeria, in December, during 9.4 rainfall days, 18mm (0.71") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

With an average of 11h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

The average day length in December is 11h and 45min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset at 18:29. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:57 and sunset at 18:42 WAT.

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

In Itele, the average sunshine duration in December is 9.6h.

January through June, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Itele, Nigeria

  • Average high temperature in December: 32.5°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are January and December (32.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (27.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.4°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are March and April (27°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (24°C).

Average pressure in December
Itele, Nigeria

  • Average pressure in December: 1010.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1013.4mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are February and March (1009.5mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Itele, Nigeria

  • Average wind speed in December: 9.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (14.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (9.6km/h).

Average humidity in December
Itele, Nigeria

  • Average humidity in December: 68%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and December (68%).

Average rainfall in December
Itele, Nigeria

  • Average rainfall in December: 18mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (134mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (17mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Itele, Nigeria

  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (24.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Itele, Nigeria

  • Average daylight in December: 11h and 48min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 9h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Itele, Nigeria

  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (4.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Itele, Nigeria

  • Average UV index in December: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in December
Itele, Nigeria

  • Average cloud cover in December: 14

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in December
Itele, Nigeria

  • Average visibility in December: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).