December weather forecastOkene, Nigeria

Weather in December

December marks the driest month of the year in Okene, with an average rainfall of a mere 3mm (0.12") and few rainy days. Humidity drops to 43%, and the temperature range remains steady, setting the stage for a pleasant end-of-year weather. Clear skies and maximum visibility prevail, along with a moderate wind speed, making for comfortable weather. As the year concludes, Okene’s weather offers bright and sunny days suitable for various activities.

Temperature

The introduction of December sees an average high-temperature of a sweltering 35°C (95°F), hardly deviating from November. The nighttime temperature during December exhibits a clear drop from daytime highs, settling at a pleasant 20.5°C (68.9°F).

Heat index

In December, the average heat index is appraised at a sweltering 38°C (100.4°F). Take more safety measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are potential outcomes. Persistent activity might lead to heatstroke.
For clarity, heat index numbers account for light winds and areas under shade. With exposure to direct sunlight, the heat index may be increased by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', combines air temperature and relative humidity to represent a human perceived temperature equivalent. Factors encompassing physical activity, clothing, and metabolic differences have a role in shaping the individual's impression of temperature. Direct sun rays can make one feel hotter, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Youngsters typically face more danger than adults since they sweat less. Their larger skin surface compared to their small bodies and heightened heat production from their activities augment their vulnerability.
Perspiring is a crucial mechanism for the human body, allowing it to release excessive warmth through evaporating sweat. A higher relative humidity affects normal body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, subsequently lowering the rate at which the body cools and increasing the perception of heat. When the body is unable to balance heat gain, its temperature elevates, which may induce thermal illnesses.

Humidity

In Okene, the average relative humidity in December is 43%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 2.6 days and accumulates 3mm (0.12") of precipitation.

Daylight

With an average of 11h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:32 and sunset at 18:15. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:47 and sunset at 18:29 WAT.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine is December, with an average of 10h of sunshine.

UV index

January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 7 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Beware of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals risk burning in less than 20 minutes. 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. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.