December weather forecastSangotedo, Nigeria
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Sangotedo, is also a hot month, with an average temperature ranging between min 25.3°C (77.5°F) and max 32°C (89.6°F).Temperature
In Sangotedo, Nigeria, the warmest period comes during January and December, when the average high-temperature touches 32°C (89.6°F).Heat index
In December, the heat index is appraised at a blistering 40°C (104°F). Additional precautions are required to avert heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity may culminate in heatstroke.Data suggests that the heat index is set for environments in shade and with a light wind. The direct sunshine could escalate the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', evaluates the perceived heat by adding the effect of moisture in the air. The influence of weather can be personal, changing with an individual's body mass, height, and level of physical exertion. With the sun shining directly, it's crucial to understand that it can increase the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical for babies and toddlers. Young ones often disregard the necessity to rest and hydrate. Thirst usually indicates advanced dehydration - hence, it is key to stay hydrated, particularly during ongoing physical activities.
The physiological response of the human body to excess warmth is to perspire, thereby cooling itself through sweat evaporation. In the presence of high relative humidity, the evaporation rate diminishes, resulting in the body retaining more warmth compared to dry conditions. If heat absorption isn't effectively countered by the body's cooling methods, body temperature surges, hinting at potential problems.
Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 70%.Rainfall
December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 8 days and accumulates 18mm (0.71") of precipitation.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 11h and 48min of daylight.On the first day of December in Sangotedo, sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset at 18:27. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:55 and sunset at 18:41 WAT.
Sunshine
With an average of 9.7h of sunshine, December has the most sunshine of the year.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 reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 during December translates into the following directions:
Avoid overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can burn in under 20 minutes. The Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate
Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Sangotedo, Nigeria
- Average high temperature in December: 32°C
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are January and December (32°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (27.1°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 25.3°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is April (27.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (23.9°C).
Average pressure in December
Sangotedo, Nigeria
- Average pressure in December: 1010.4mbar
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
Sangotedo, Nigeria
- Average wind speed in December: 9.9km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (15.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (9.9km/h).
Average humidity in December
Sangotedo, Nigeria
- Average humidity in December: 70%
The months with the highest relative humidity are August and September (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (69%).
Average rainfall in December
Sangotedo, Nigeria
- Average rainfall in December: 18mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (203mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (18mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Sangotedo, Nigeria
- Average rainfall days in December: 8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (26 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and December (8 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Sangotedo, 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 42min
The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in December
Sangotedo, Nigeria
- Average sunshine days in December: 20.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (4.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Sangotedo, 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
Sangotedo, Nigeria
- Average cloud cover in December: 13
The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 13).
Average visibility in December
Sangotedo, 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).
