December weather forecastPotiskum, Nigeria
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Potiskum, is still a tropical month, with an average temperature varying between 32.5°C (90.5°F) and 17.9°C (64.2°F).Temperature
The average high-temperature shows a slight dip in December, from November's very hot 35.8°C (96.4°F) to a tropical 32.5°C (90.5°F). The temperature notes a substantial fall from the daily peak to an average of 17.9°C (64.2°F) during December nights.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 20%.Rainfall
In Potiskum, rain does not fall in January through March, November and December.Daylight
With an average of 11h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 17:49. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset at 18:02 WAT.
Sunshine
In Potiskum, the average sunshine in December is 8h.UV index
The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 6 in December interprets into the following advice:
Resist overexposure. Safeguarding from solar damage is indispensable. The Sun's UV radiation is at its strongest between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Minimize direct exposure to the sun during this period. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Potiskum, Nigeria
- Average high temperature in December: 32.5°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (41.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (31.7°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 17.9°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is May (28.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.6°C).
Average pressure in December
Potiskum, Nigeria
- Average pressure in December: 1013mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1013.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1007.1mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Potiskum, Nigeria
- Average wind speed in December: 13.7km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (13.7km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are September and October (9.3km/h).
Average humidity in December
Potiskum, Nigeria
- Average humidity in December: 20%
The month with the highest relative humidity is August (68%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (12%).
Average rainfall in December
Potiskum, Nigeria
- Average rainfall in December: 0mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (123mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February, March, November and December (0mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Potiskum, Nigeria
- Average rainfall days in December: 0 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (21.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January, November and December (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Potiskum, Nigeria
- Average daylight in December: 11h and 30min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in December: 8h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 7h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
Potiskum, Nigeria
- Average sunshine days in December: 31 days
The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (31 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (7.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Potiskum, Nigeria
- Average UV index in December: 6
The months with the highest UV index are February, March, April, May and June (UV index 8).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 6).
Average cloud cover in December
Potiskum, Nigeria
- Average cloud cover in December: 2
The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 38).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 2).
Average visibility in December
Potiskum, Nigeria
- Average visibility in December: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is August (9km).
