December weather forecast
Umueze Anam, Nigeria

December, the first month of the winter in Umueze Anam, is also a hot month, with an average temperature ranging between min 22.6°C (72.7°F) and max 34.9°C (94.8°F).

Temperature

Umueze Anam's entry into December measures an average high-temperature of a still hot 34.9°C (94.8°F), closely parallel to the preceding month. A stark contrast in day to night temperatures can be seen in Umueze Anam in December, with an average low-temperature of 22.6°C (72.7°F).

Heat index

December's average heat index is estimated at a scorching 42°C (107.6°F). Implement additional preventive actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential hazards. Heatstroke could follow prolonged activity.
It is crucial to understand that heat index figures are for shade and gentle wind conditions. Direct sunlight exposure may result in a rise of the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is a value derived by merging air temperature with the humidity to convey how the climate feels. Factors such as metabolic variations, being pregnant, and physical activity can impact an individual's weather perception. One should be aware that direct sunshine can amplify the perceived temperature, raising the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Kids are usually more vulnerable than adults, given their lesser sweating ability. Along with their larger skin surface relative to their small stature and the excess heat due to their activity, their risk is amplified.
Perspiring is a crucial mechanism for the human body, allowing it to release excessive warmth through evaporating sweat. Heightened relative humidity interferes with the body's usual cooling mechanism by reducing evaporation, subsequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and increasing the sensation of heat. As body temperatures escalate without effective heat release, one might face dehydration threats.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Umueze Anam is 53%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 3.3 days and typically collects 3mm (0.12") of precipitation.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Umueze Anam, Nigeria, with an average of 11h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:28 and sunset at 18:15. On the last day of December, in Umueze Anam, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 18:28 WAT.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 9.7h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Umueze Anam.

UV index

January through May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Umueze Anam. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 7 in December transforms into this advice:
Skirt overexposure. People with light complexions might get scorched in under 20 minutes. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear.