December weather forecast
Dahra, Senegal

December

Weather in December

December in Dahra, Senegal marks the commencement of colder days as the temperature settles down to a lower 34.5°C (94.1°F). This decline in temperature couples with a decrease in humidity to produce a rather comfortable and cooler ambiance. Coinciding with the cooler temperatures, a clear sky with longer sunshine hours sheds light over the city's usual desert landscape. The wind speeds gather up a notch, contributing to the cooler feel of this month. The almost absent rain marks December as the driest month, hinting at the forthcoming year's weather cycle.

Temperature

The arrival of December in Dahra, Senegal, brings an average high-temperature of a tropical 34.5°C (94.1°F), nearly identical to November's 37.4°C (99.3°F). During December, Dahra perceives a consistent contrast from the daytime highs, with an average low-temperature of 19.8°C (67.6°F).

Humidity

In Dahra, the average relative humidity in December is 17%.

Rainfall

In Dahra, rain does not fall in January, February and December.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Dahra, with an average of 11h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:12 and sunset at 18:29. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 07:28 and sunset at 18:42 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Dahra is 9.7h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index in Dahra is December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 6 during December translates into the following directions:
Resist overexposure. Safeguarding from solar damage is indispensable. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation. Limit direct exposure to the Sun during these hours. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.

Frequently asked questions

How hot is it in Dahra in December?
During December, Dahra experiences an average high-temperature of 34.5°C (94.1°F) and a low-temperature of 19.8°C (67.6°F). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is evaluated at 50°C (122°F).
What is the average humidity in December in Dahra?
In Dahra, the average relative humidity in December is 17%.
What is the driest month in Dahra?
In Dahra, rain does not fall in January, February and December.
Does it rain in Dahra in December?
In December, it doesn't rain. November is the latest month when it rains.
What is the month with the shortest days in Dahra?
With an average of 11h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Dahra.
What is the average length of the day in December in Dahra?
In December, the average day length in Dahra is 11h and 14min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Dahra?
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:12 and sunset at 18:29. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:28 and sunset at 18:42 GMT.
How long on average sun shines in December in Dahra?
The average sunshine duration in December in Dahra is 9.7h.
When is the lowest UV index in Dahra?
The month with the lowest UV index in Dahra, Senegal, is December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.
What is the UV index reading in December in Dahra?
The average daily maximum UV index in December is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Dahra, Senegal
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is May (42.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 19.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is October (26.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.2°C).

Average pressure in December
Dahra, Senegal
  • Average pressure in December: 1012.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1013.3mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and May (1009.5mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Dahra, Senegal
  • Average wind speed in December: 14.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (15.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (10.2km/h).

Average humidity in December
Dahra, Senegal
  • Average humidity in December: 17%

The months with the highest relative humidity are August and September (60%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (15%).

Average rainfall in December
Dahra, Senegal
  • Average rainfall in December: 0mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (73mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Dahra, Senegal
  • Average rainfall days in December: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Dahra, Senegal
  • Average daylight in December: 11h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 9h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are March, April and May (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Dahra, Senegal
  • Average sunshine days in December: 30.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (30.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (13.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Dahra, Senegal
  • Average UV index in December: 6

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

Average cloud cover in December
Dahra, Senegal
  • Average cloud cover in December: 13

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in December
Dahra, 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).

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