December weather forecastDagana, Senegal

December

Weather in December

The last month of the year in Dagana carries on the dry spell with a further decrease in temperatures. Ranging between 19.8°C (67.6°F) and 33.3°C (91.9°F), December registers lower temperatures compared to November. The cool breezes combined with consistent sunshine hours provide a somewhat refreshing ambiance. The amount of daylight is the shortest in the year, but it does not affect the dry weather pattern. Overall, December marks the end of the year with cool and dry weather in Dagana.

Temperature

Dagana marks the onset of December with an average high-temperature of a hot 33.3°C (91.9°F), a subtle shift from November's 36.1°C (97°F). December nights in Dagana are characterized by a notable drop from daytime highs, with an average low-temperature of 19.8°C (67.6°F).

Humidity

In Dagana, the average relative humidity in December is 20%.

Rainfall

In Dagana, rain does not fall in January through May, November and December.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 11h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:14 and sunset at 18:27. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:30 and sunset at 18:40 GMT.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 9.5h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 6 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Take precautions against overexposure. Fair-skinned people may get burned in less than 20 minutes. Attempt to stay under shade and limit exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Remember, devices such as parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature during December is 33.3°C (91.9°F) and the low-temperature is 19.8°C (67.6°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in September is computed to be 48°C (118.4°F).

In December, the average relative humidity is 20%.

In Dagana, rain does not fall in January through May, November and December.

With an average of 11h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

The average day length in December in Dagana is 11h and 10min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:14 and sunset at 18:27. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:30 and sunset at 18:40 GMT.

The average sunshine duration in December is 9.5h.

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Dagana, Senegal

  • Average high temperature in December: 33.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is May (40.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 19.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is September (27.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°C).

Average pressure in December
Dagana, Senegal

  • Average pressure in December: 1013.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1014.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (1010.4mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Dagana, Senegal

  • Average wind speed in December: 18km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (20.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (14.5km/h).

Average humidity in December
Dagana, Senegal

  • Average humidity in December: 20%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (60%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (17%).

Average rainfall in December
Dagana, Senegal

  • Average rainfall in December: 0mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (39mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February, March, April, May, November and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Dagana, Senegal

  • Average rainfall days in December: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (10.1 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February, May and November (0.2 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Dagana, Senegal

  • Average daylight in December: 11h and 12min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 9h and 30min

The months with the most sunshine are April, May, June and October (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Dagana, Senegal

  • Average sunshine days in December: 30.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (30.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (18.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Dagana, Senegal

  • Average UV index in December: 6

The months with the highest UV index are May, July, August, September and October (UV index 8).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in December
Dagana, Senegal

  • Average cloud cover in December: 14

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 26).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and May (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in December
Dagana, Senegal

  • 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).