December weather forecastDia, Senegal

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a sweltering month in Dia, Senegal, with an average temperature fluctuating between 20°C (68°F) and 35.6°C (96.1°F).

Temperature

The commencement of December records an average high-temperature of a still torrid 35.6°C (96.1°F), barely varying from November's 37.6°C (99.7°F). Dia observes a noteworthy temperature drop from the daily highs during December nights, with a mean temperature of 20°C (68°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 20%.

Rainfall

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

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 11h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:13 and sunset at 18:34. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 07:28 and sunset at 18:46 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 9.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Dia are January, February, July through September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 7 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Escape overexposure. People with light skin may incur burns in fewer than 20 minutes. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is particularly strong, noting that parasols or canopies may not offer total sun protection. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature during December is 35.6°C (96.1°F) and the low-temperature is 20°C (68°F). In October, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is calculated to be 52°C (125.6°F).

The average relative humidity in December is 20%.

January, February and December are months without rainfall.

In December, it doesn't rain. November is the latest month when it rains.

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 11h and 18min of daylight.

In December, the average day length is 11h and 18min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:13 and sunset at 18:34. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:28 and sunset at 18:46 GMT.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Dia is 9.7h.

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, July through September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 7. A UV Index reading 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
Dia, Senegal

  • Average high temperature in December: 35.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (41.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (33.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 20°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (25.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.8°C).

Average pressure in December
Dia, Senegal

  • Average pressure in December: 1012.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1009.9mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Dia, Senegal

  • Average wind speed in December: 12.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (13.7km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are September and October (8.6km/h).

Average humidity in December
Dia, Senegal

  • Average humidity in December: 20%

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (74%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (16%).

Average rainfall in December
Dia, Senegal

  • Average rainfall in December: 0mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (128mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Dia, Senegal

  • Average rainfall days in December: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (21 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January, February and December (0.2 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 11h and 18min

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 42min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Dia, Senegal

  • Average sunshine days in December: 30.8 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (30.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (7.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Dia, Senegal

  • Average UV index in December: 7

The months with the highest UV index are March, April, May, June and October (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, July, August, September, November and December (UV index 7).

Average cloud cover in December
Dia, Senegal

  • Average cloud cover in December: 13

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in December
Dia, Senegal

  • Average visibility in December: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are August and September (9km).