December weather forecast
Shanga, Nigeria

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a sweltering month in Shanga, Nigeria, with an average temperature ranging between max 36.2°C (97.2°F) and min 19.5°C (67.1°F).

Temperature

The advent of December denotes an average high-temperature of a still fiery hot 36.2°C (97.2°F), subtly different from November's 37.4°C (99.3°F). Throughout December nights, a significant departure from daytime temperatures, with an average low of 19.5°C (67.1°F), is recognized.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 20%.

Rainfall

In Shanga, rain does not fall in January, February, 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 December, sunrise is at 06:45 and sunset at 18:16. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:00 and sunset at 18:29 WAT.

Sunshine

January, November and December, with an average of 10h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.

UV index

January, June through September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: During December, 7 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Escape overexposure. People with light skin may incur burns in fewer than 20 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure and stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is most intense, noting that not all shade structures offer full protection. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized.

Frequently asked questions

How hot is it in December?
The high-temperature during December is 36.2°C (97.2°F) and the low-temperature is 19.5°C (67.1°F). In October, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is evaluated at 45°C (113°F).
What is the average humidity in December?
The average relative humidity in December is 20%.
What is the driest month?
January, February, November and December are months without rainfall.
What is the month with the shortest days?
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 11h and 30min of daylight.
How many hours of daylight does Shanga have in December?
The average day length in December is 11h and 29min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in December?
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:45 and sunset at 18:16. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:00 and sunset at 18:29 WAT.
What is the month with the most sunshine?
The months with the most sunshine are January, November and December, with an average of 10h of sunshine.
How long on average sun shines in December?
In December, the average sunshine duration is 10h.
When is the lowest UV index?
The months with the lowest UV index are January, June through September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.
How high is the UV index in December?
In Shanga, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
Average max. wind speed
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Average humidity
Average rainfall
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Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility
Average temperature in December - Shanga, Nigeria
Average temperature in December
Shanga, Nigeria
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (41.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (30.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 19.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (27.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.6°C).

Average pressure in December - Shanga, Nigeria
Average pressure in December
Shanga, Nigeria
  • Average pressure in December: 1011.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is August (1012mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1007.3mbar).

Average wind speed in December - Shanga, Nigeria
Average wind speed in December
Shanga, Nigeria
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (10.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (6.3km/h).

Average humidity in December - Shanga, Nigeria
Average humidity in December
Shanga, Nigeria
  • Average humidity in December: 20%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (18%).

Average rainfall in December - Shanga, Nigeria
Average rainfall in December
Shanga, Nigeria
  • Average rainfall in December: 0mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (148mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February, November and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Shanga, Nigeria
Average rainfall days in December
Shanga, Nigeria
  • Average rainfall days in December: 0 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (22.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (0 days).

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Shanga, Nigeria
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Shanga, Nigeria
  • Average daylight in December: 11h and 3min

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: 10h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are January, November and December (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December - Shanga, Nigeria
Average sunshine days in December
Shanga, Nigeria
  • Average sunshine days in December: 31 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (31 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (6.4 days).

Average UV index in December - Shanga, Nigeria
Average UV index in December
Shanga, Nigeria
  • Average UV index in December: 7

The months with the highest UV index are February, March, April, May and October (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, June, July, August, September, November and December (UV index 7).

Average cloud cover in December - Shanga, Nigeria
Average cloud cover in December
Shanga, Nigeria
  • Average cloud cover in December: 3

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 46).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 3).

Average visibility in December - Shanga, Nigeria
Average visibility in December
Shanga, Nigeria
  • Average visibility in December: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are August and September (9km).

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