December weather forecastZaria, Nigeria
December
Weather in December
December in Zaria sets the stage for the recurring dry season with the continuation of the November patterns. With a consistent temperature trend, the month hits a high of 31°C (87.8°F). The month experiences no rainfall and the relative humidity reaches its second lowest point of the year. Ensuing from December's climatic patterns, wind speed revamps to the year's highest, showcasing the windy nature of the month. Consequently, December ensures the dominance of the dry season in Zaria, carrying the trend towards the upcoming new year.Temperature
Zaria experiences an average high-temperature of a still tropical 31°C (87.8°F) in December, marking an insignificant shift from 33.1°C (91.6°F) in November. Despite considerable daily temperature swings, a steady low-temperature average of 15.5°C (59.9°F) is noted in Zaria, Nigeria throughout December.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 21%.Rainfall
January, November and December are months without rainfall.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Zaria, with an average of 11h and 30min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:32 and sunset at 18:03. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 06:47 and sunset at 18:17 WAT.
Sunshine
January, February, November and December, with an average of 10h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.UV index
January, July, August, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Zaria. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests these recommendations:
Undertake precautions and comply with sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye injury is vital. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Zaria, Nigeria
- Average high temperature in December: 31°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (38.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (28.3°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 15.5°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is May (24.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.8°C).
Average pressure in December
Zaria, Nigeria
- Average pressure in December: 1013.1mbar
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and December (1013.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1008.9mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Zaria, Nigeria
- Average wind speed in December: 12.8km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (12.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (7.2km/h).
Average humidity in December
Zaria, Nigeria
- Average humidity in December: 21%
The month with the highest relative humidity is August (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (16%).
Average rainfall in December
Zaria, Nigeria
- Average rainfall in December: 0mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (184mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, November and December (0mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Zaria, Nigeria
- Average rainfall days in December: 0 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (28 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January, November and December (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Zaria, Nigeria
- Average daylight in December: 11h and 30min
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, February, November and December (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Zaria, 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 (1.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Zaria, Nigeria
- Average UV index in December: 6
The month with the highest UV index is April (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, July, August, November and December (UV index 6).
Average cloud cover in December
Zaria, Nigeria
- Average cloud cover in December: 2
The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 2).
Average visibility in December
Zaria, Nigeria
- Average visibility in December: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is August (8km).
