December weather forecast
Shira, Nigeria

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a tropical month in Shira, Nigeria, with an average temperature ranging between max 32.4°C (90.3°F) and min 16.8°C (62.2°F).

Temperature

With December's onset, the weather reveals a slight temperature decrease, transitioning from a fiery hot 35.6°C (96.1°F) in November to a tropical 32.4°C (90.3°F). In December, Shira endures a notable temperature shift from day to night, with lows averaging at an enjoyable 16.8°C (62.2°F).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 20%.

Rainfall

January through March, November and December are months without rainfall.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 11h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 17:54. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset at 18:07 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 8.5h.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 6, December is the month with the lowest UV index in Shira. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 6 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Refrain from overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals could burn in under 20 minutes. UV radiation from the Sun is most intense between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.

Frequently asked questions

How hot is it in December?
An average high-temperature, in December, in Shira, is 32.4°C (90.3°F) and the average low-temperature is 16.8°C (62.2°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in September is evaluated at 42°C (107.6°F).
What is the average humidity in December?
The average relative humidity in December is 20%.
What is the driest month?
In Shira, rain does not fall in January through March, November and December.
What is the month with the shortest days?
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 11h and 30min of daylight.
How many hours of daylight does Shira have in December?
In Shira, the average day length in December is 11h and 28min.
When are sunrise and sunset in December?
In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 17:54. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset at 18:07 WAT.
How long on average sun shines in December?
In December, the average sunshine duration is 8.5h.
When is the lowest UV index?
With an average maximum UV index of 6, December is the month with the lowest UV index.
How high is the UV index in December?
In Shira, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Shira, Nigeria
  • Average high temperature in December: 32.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (41.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (32.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 16.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (28.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Shira, Nigeria
  • Average pressure in December: 1013.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1013.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1007.5mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Shira, Nigeria
  • Average wind speed in December: 12.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (12.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (8.4km/h).

Average humidity in December
Shira, Nigeria
  • Average humidity in December: 20%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (67%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (13%).

Average rainfall in December
Shira, Nigeria
  • Average rainfall in December: 0mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (103mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February, March, November and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Shira, Nigeria
  • Average rainfall days in December: 0 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Shira, 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: 8h and 3min

The months with the most sunshine are May and June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 7h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Shira, 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 (10.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Shira, Nigeria
  • Average UV index in December: 6

The months with the highest UV index are March, April, May, June and September (UV index 8).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in December
Shira, Nigeria
  • Average cloud cover in December: 2

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 37).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 2).

Average visibility in December
Shira, 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).

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