December weather forecastOkpofe, Nigeria

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Okpofe, is a sweltering month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 22.7°C (72.9°F) and 35.3°C (95.5°F).

Temperature

The initiation of December sees an average high-temperature of a torrid 35.3°C (95.5°F), showing minor variations from the previous month. December nights indicate a noticeable temperature drop from the daytime highs, with an average reading lowering to a pleasant 22.7°C (72.9°F).

Heat index

The heat index value during December is evaluated at a blazing hot 45°C (113°F). Keep on guard: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Heatstroke is a possible danger with ongoing physical activity.
For clarity, heat index numbers account for light winds and areas under shade. Heat index values can rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when in direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is an amalgamation of air temperature and humidity to express the equivalent perceived temperature. This effect is subjective, differing among individuals based on their physical activity and perception of heat, which can be influenced by factors like wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. In the direct sunlight, the weather's impact can be amplified, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. Young children are generally more endangered than adults, as they usually less sweat. And also, due to larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production as a result of their activity.
The human body cools itself through perspiration, as excessive warmth is removed from the body through sweat evaporation. A surge in relative humidity can disrupt the body's normal cooling function by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. When heat gain surpasses the level the body can shed, body temperature begins to increase, and consequently, overheating and dehydration can occur, with varying severity.

Humidity

In Okpofe, the average relative humidity in December is 58%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Okpofe is December, when the rain falls for 7.6 days and typically collects 12mm (0.47") of precipitation.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Okpofe, with an average of 11h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 18:14. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 06:39 and sunset at 18:28 WAT.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 9.5h of sunshine, are months with the most 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 of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 7 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Sustain precautions and conform to sun safety norms. Preventing sunburn is necessary. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., UV radiation is strongest. Make an effort to avoid direct sunlight during this time, remembering that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.