December weather forecastShendam, Nigeria

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fiery hot month in Shendam, Nigeria, with an average temperature fluctuating between 21.5°C (70.7°F) and 35.4°C (95.7°F).

Temperature

The average high-temperature in December, at a still torrid 35.4°C (95.7°F), reveals a modest deviation from November's 35.5°C (95.9°F). Nighttime in December brings a stark departure from the daily high, resting at an average low-temperature of 21.5°C (70.7°F).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 23%.

Rainfall

January and December are months without rainfall.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 11h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 18:00. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 18:13 WAT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

In Shendam, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 7 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Resist extreme sun exposure. Guarding against solar damage is essential. 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. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in December, in Shendam, is 35.4°C (95.7°F), while the average low-temperature is 21.5°C (70.7°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in November is estimated at 41°C (105.8°F).

The average relative humidity in December is 23%.

January and December are months without rainfall.

In December, it doesn't rain. November is the latest month when it rains.

December has the shortest days of the year in Shendam, with an average of 11h and 36min of daylight.

In December, the average day length is 11h and 37min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 18:00. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 18:13 WAT.

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

In December, the average sunshine duration is 10h.

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average low temperature
Average wind speed
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Shendam, Nigeria

  • Average high temperature in December: 35.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (40.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (29.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is April (27.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.8°C).

Average pressure in December
Shendam, Nigeria

  • Average pressure in December: 1010.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1013.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is March (1008.4mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Shendam, Nigeria

  • Average wind speed in December: 9.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (5.9km/h).

Average humidity in December
Shendam, Nigeria

  • Average humidity in December: 23%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (22%).

Average rainfall in December
Shendam, 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 and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Shendam, Nigeria

  • Average rainfall days in December: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (29 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (0.1 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 11h and 36min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 10h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Shendam, Nigeria

  • Average sunshine days in December: 30.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (30.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (0.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Shendam, Nigeria

  • Average UV index in December: 7

The months with the highest UV index are February, March and April (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in December
Shendam, Nigeria

  • Average cloud cover in December: 3

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 59).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 3).

Average visibility in December
Shendam, Nigeria

  • Average visibility in December: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are August and September (8km).