December weather forecastOshodi, Nigeria

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a tropical month in Oshodi, Nigeria, with an average temperature ranging between min 25.4°C (77.7°F) and max 32.5°C (90.5°F).

Temperature

Oshodi's warmest season falls during January and December, averaging a high-temperature of 32.5°C (90.5°F).

Heat index

The heat index value for December is evaluated at a blistering 41°C (105.8°F). Exercise increased caution, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential hazards. Continuous activity could lead to heatstroke.
For clarity, heat index numbers account for light winds and areas under shade. The heat index has the possibility to be enhanced by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when there is direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', integrates the air's temperature and its humidity to showcase the felt temperature by people. Elements such as metabolic variations, pregnancy, and physical exertion can influence one's weather perception. Understand that direct sun rays can influence the weather's impact, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. Youngsters often neglect the necessity for rest and hydration. Thirst is a sign of advancing dehydration - thus the importance of maintaining hydration, specifically during long-lasting physical activities.
The natural method the human body uses to remove excess heat is by perspiring and letting sweat evaporate. When relative humidity is heightened, it slows the rate of evaporation, thereby decreasing the body's ability to shed heat and creating a sensation of overheating. Should the body fail to balance its heat gain, the escalating temperature poses health challenges.

Humidity

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 68%, are the least humid months in Oshodi.

Rainfall

In December, in Oshodi, the rain falls for 9.4 days. Throughout December, 18mm (0.71") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Oshodi, there are 193 rainfall days, and 691mm (27.2") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Oshodi, Nigeria, with an average of 11h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 18:28. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:57 and sunset at 18:42 WAT.

Sunshine

December has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 9.6h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through June, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: During December, 7 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Persist with safeguards and heed sun safety doctrines. Keeping sunburn at bay is of prime importance. 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. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear.

Frequently asked questions

Oshodi's average highest temperatures are recorded in January and December, reaching a high of 32.5°C (90.5°F).

In Oshodi, 32.5°C (90.5°F) is the average high-temperature and 25.4°C (77.7°F) is the average low-temperature during December. In December, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is evaluated at 41°C (105.8°F).

The months with the lowest humidity in Oshodi, Nigeria, are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 68%.

In December, the average relative humidity in Oshodi is 68%.

In Oshodi, in December, it is raining for 9.4 days, with typically 18mm (0.71") of accumulated precipitation.

December has the shortest days of the year in Oshodi, with an average of 11h and 48min of daylight.

In December, the average day length is 11h and 45min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 18:28. On the last day of the month, in Oshodi, sunrise is at 06:57 and sunset at 18:42 WAT.

December has the most sunshine of the year in Oshodi, with an average of 9.6h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in December is 9.6h.

The months with the highest UV index in Oshodi, Nigeria, are January through June, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Oshodi, Nigeria

  • Average high temperature in December: 32.5°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are January and December (32.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (27.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.4°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are March and April (27°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (24°C).

Average pressure in December
Oshodi, Nigeria

  • Average pressure in December: 1010.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1013.4mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are February and March (1009.5mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Oshodi, Nigeria

  • Average wind speed in December: 9.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (14.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (9.6km/h).

Average humidity in December
Oshodi, Nigeria

  • Average humidity in December: 68%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and December (68%).

Average rainfall in December
Oshodi, Nigeria

  • Average rainfall in December: 18mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (134mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (17mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Oshodi, Nigeria

  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (24.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 11h and 48min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 9h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Oshodi, Nigeria

  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (4.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Oshodi, Nigeria

  • Average UV index in December: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in December
Oshodi, Nigeria

  • Average cloud cover in December: 14

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in December
Oshodi, Nigeria

  • Average visibility in December: 10km

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