December weather forecast
Nteje, Nigeria

December, the first month of the winter in Nteje, is still a tropical 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 beginning signals an average high-temperature of a still tropical 34.9°C (94.8°F), barely different from November's 33.2°C (91.8°F). From the height of daytime heat, the temperature recedes to an average of 22.6°C (72.7°F) at night during December.

Heat index

December's average heat index is calculated to be a blisteringly hot 40°C (104°F). Heightened precautions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential risks. Continuous activity could lead to heatstroke.
Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. When under direct sunshine, the heat index may be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', marries air temperature and humidity to produce a value illustrating perceived warmth. The influence of weather is personal, differing among individuals based on variations in body mass, stature, and the degree of physical exertion. Being under direct sunshine can magnify the heat experience, possibly pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for children. Youngsters are usually more at risk than adults, considering they sweat less. Additionally, their high skin surface area compared to their little bodies and their high heat production due to activity increases their risk.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration. Excessive warmth is eliminated from the body by evaporation of sweat. An increase in relative humidity hinders the body's normal cooling function by reducing evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of body cooling and enhancing the sense of warmth. When the heat gained surpasses the body's cooling capacity, temperatures rise, signaling potential health concerns.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Nteje is 50%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 5.3 days and accumulates 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 the month, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 18:15. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 18:28 WAT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January through May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Nteje. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 7 in December translates into these instructions:
Eschew overexposure. Those with light skin may suffer burns in fewer than 20 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure to the Sun during this period. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly.