December weather forecast
Maitama, Nigeria

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Weather in December

Rounding up the calendar, December in Maitama settles in with pleasantly dry conditions. The lack of rainfall solidifies the beginning of the dry season in the city. Clearly visible is the drop in humidity levels, and the weather becomes essentially dry and pleasant. This can be felt through the warm, gusty winds that attain a maximum speed on the gust scale. Sunshine becomes predominant with December recording top sun hours, while temperatures range from 20.6°C (69.1°F) to 35.6°C (96.1°F).

Temperature

Maitama observes an average high-temperature of a torrid 35.6°C (96.1°F) in December, barely different from 34.7°C (94.5°F) in November. The anticipated average low-temperature for December, an agreeable 20.6°C (69.1°F), shows a substantial deviation from the daytime maximums.

Humidity

In Maitama, the average relative humidity in December is 25%.

Rainfall

December is the only month when rain does not fall in Maitama.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 11h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 18:08. On the last day of December, in Maitama, sunrise is at 06:45 and sunset at 18:21 WAT.

Sunshine

January, November and December, with an average of 10h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Maitama.

UV index

In Maitama, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 7 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Elude overexposure. Fair-skinned people could get burnt in less than 20 minutes. Seek shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer complete sun protection. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Maitama in December?

In December, in Maitama, the average high-temperature is 35.6°C (96.1°F), and the average low-temperature is 20.6°C (69.1°F). In November, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is appraised at 39°C (102.2°F).

What is the average humidity in December in Maitama?

In December, the average relative humidity in Maitama, Nigeria, is 25%.

What is the driest month in Maitama?

The only month without rainfall in Maitama, Nigeria, is December.

Does it rain in Maitama in December?

In December, in Maitama, it doesn't rain. November is the latest month when it rains.

What is the month with the shortest days in Maitama?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 11h and 36min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Maitama?

In Maitama, the average day length in December is 11h and 37min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Maitama?

On the first day of December in Maitama, Nigeria, sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 18:08. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:45 and sunset at 18:21 WAT.

What is the month with the most sunshine in Maitama?

The months with the most sunshine in Maitama are January, November and December, with an average of 10h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Maitama?

In Maitama, the average sunshine duration in December is 10h.

How high is the UV index in December in Maitama?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Maitama is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Maitama, Nigeria

Average temperature in December - Maitama, Nigeria
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (38.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (27.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 20.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is April (25.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°C).

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Average pressure in December
Maitama, Nigeria

Average pressure in December - Maitama, Nigeria
  • Average pressure in December: 1010.8mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are July and August (1012.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is March (1008.5mbar).

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Average wind speed in December
Maitama, Nigeria

Average wind speed in December - Maitama, Nigeria
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (4.4km/h).

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Average humidity in December
Maitama, Nigeria

Average humidity in December - Maitama, Nigeria
  • Average humidity in December: 25%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (24%).

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Average rainfall in December
Maitama, Nigeria

Average rainfall in December - Maitama, Nigeria
  • Average rainfall in December: 0mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (228mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0mm).

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Average rainfall days in December
Maitama, Nigeria

Average rainfall days in December - Maitama, Nigeria
  • Average rainfall days in December: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (28.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (0.2 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Maitama, Nigeria
  • Average daylight in December: 11h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 10h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are January, November and December (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Maitama, Nigeria

Average sunshine days in December - Maitama, Nigeria
  • Average sunshine days in December: 30.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (30.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (1.9 days).

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Average UV index in December
Maitama, Nigeria

Average UV index in December - Maitama, Nigeria
  • Average UV index in December: 7

The months with the highest UV index are February and March (UV index 8).
The month with the lowest UV index is August (UV index 5).

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Average cloud cover in December
Maitama, Nigeria

Average cloud cover in December - Maitama, Nigeria
  • Average cloud cover in December: 3

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 65).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 3).

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Average visibility in December
Maitama, Nigeria

Average visibility in December - Maitama, Nigeria
  • Average visibility in December: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are August and September (7km).

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Maitama, Nigeria

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