Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average sea temperature in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
As Dakar steps into December, the average high-temperature is measured at a still moderately hot 26.3°C (79.3°F), displaying minor differences from November's 28.1°C (82.6°F). A minimal decline in temperature from daytime highs is anticipated throughout the December nights, averaging a still moderately hot 24.1°C (75.4°F).Humidity
January and December, with an average relative humidity of 59%, are the least humid months in Dakar.Rainfall
January through March and December are months without rainfall in Dakar.Sea temperature
In Dakar, Senegal, in December, the average water temperature is 24.8°C (76.6°F).Note: Individual preferences to cold, influenced by conditions such as sunshine, wind, and surrounding temperature, play a part in the comfort of swimming in 24.8°C (76.6°F) waters. (As an aside, Olympic swimming standards dictate water temperatures from 25°C (77°F) to 28°C (82.4°F).)
Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 11h and 18min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:19 and sunset at 18:38. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:34 and sunset at 18:50 GMT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 9.7h.UV index
January through May and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Uphold preventive measures and conform to sun safety guidelines. Defending against skin and eye harm is crucial. The Sun's UV radiation is most powerful between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. To the extent possible, limit exposure to the direct sun during these hours. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Heads up! The reflection of sand and water notably intensifies UV rays from the Sun.
Frequently asked questions
What are December temperatures in Dakar?
What is the least humid month in Dakar?
What is the average humidity in December in Dakar?
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Does it rain in Dakar in December?
What is the water temperature in December in Dakar?
What is the month with the shortest days in Dakar?
What is the average length of the day in December in Dakar?
When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Dakar?
How long on average sun shines in December in Dakar?
When is the lowest UV index in Dakar?
How high is the UV index in December in Dakar?
Average temperature in December
Dakar, Senegal
- Average high temperature in December: 26.3°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (29°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is April (22.2°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 24.1°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is October (27.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is March (20.2°C).
Average pressure in December
Dakar, Senegal
- Average pressure in December: 1012.9mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1013.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (1011.3mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Dakar, Senegal
- Average wind speed in December: 25km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (27.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (15.2km/h).
Average humidity in December
Dakar, Senegal
- Average humidity in December: 59%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and December (59%).
Average rainfall in December
Dakar, Senegal
- Average rainfall in December: 0mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (88mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February, March and December (0mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Dakar, Senegal
- Average rainfall days in December: 0.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (14.2 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and March (0.3 days).
Average sea temperature in December
Dakar, Senegal
- Average sea temperature in December: 24.8°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is September (28.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (19.9°C).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Dakar, Senegal
- Average daylight in December: 11h and 2min
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 18min).
- Average sunshine in December: 9h and 4min
The months with the most sunshine are April and May (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
Dakar, Senegal
- Average sunshine days in December: 30.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is March (30.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (13.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Dakar, Senegal
- Average UV index in December: 6
The months with the highest UV index are June, July, August, September, October and November (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May and December (UV index 6).
Average cloud cover in December
Dakar, Senegal
- Average cloud cover in December: 13
The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 6).
Average visibility in December
Dakar, 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).
Dakar, Senegal
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