December weather forecast
Oraukwu, Nigeria

December, the first month of the winter in Oraukwu, is still a tropical month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 22.6°C (72.7°F) and 34.9°C (94.8°F).

Temperature

Oraukwu records a slight change with December's average high-temperatures adjusting to a still hot 34.9°C (94.8°F) from November's 33.2°C (91.8°F). Oraukwu, in December, displays a significant temperature downturn during the night, with an average reading of 22.6°C (72.7°F).

Heat index

December's heat index is calculated to be a scorching 40°C (104°F). Incorporate special precautions, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is substantial. Sustained activity could cause heatstroke.
Understanding the heat index involves considering values for shaded locales with light wind. The heat index may scale up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', is derived by integrating air temperature with the existing relative humidity to express the perceived warmth. Additional factors encompassing metabolic differences, the level of physical activity, and clothing can impact the individual's perception of temperature. Do note, being directly under sun rays can amplify the heat you feel, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Children often fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst, being a late symptom of dehydration, underlines the importance of maintaining hydration, especially during ongoing physical activities.
Perspiration and the resultant sweat evaporation are the body's natural thermostat, helping regulate temperature. An elevated level of relative humidity hinders evaporation, leading to decreased heat elimination from the body, inducing a sensation of excess heat. Accumulating heat beyond the body's cooling measures leads to rising temperatures and potential ailments.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 50%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall in Oraukwu. Rain falls for 5.3 days and accumulates 6mm (0.24") of precipitation.

Daylight

With an average of 11h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 18:15. On the last day of December, in Oraukwu, Nigeria, sunrise is at 06:41 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

The months with the highest UV index are January through May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 7 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Implement preventive steps and embrace sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye distress is compulsory. Limit direct sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the time of the most intense UV radiation, noting that shade structures may not provide total sun protection. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.