December weather forecast
Diourbel, Senegal

December

Weather in December

December in Diourbel announces the arrival of the dry season in full swing with negligible rainfall. Each day is typically sunny with exceptionally clear skies, and the city records a warm temperature high of 35.6°C (96.1°F). It delivers consistent weather patterns, similar to the one observed at the beginning of the year. Less humidity and increased wind speeds characterize this month. The year concludes on a warm and arid note, setting the pattern for the upcoming year.

Temperature

The arrival of December in Diourbel is marked by an average high-temperature of a still very hot 35.6°C (96.1°F), bearing a close resemblance to November. A considerable shift from the daytime highs is observed during December nights, with an average low of 20°C (68°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Diourbel, Senegal, is 20%.

Rainfall

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

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Diourbel is December, with an average of 11h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Diourbel, sunrise is at 07:14 and sunset at 18:33. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:29 and sunset at 18:46 GMT.

Sunshine

In Diourbel, the average sunshine in December is 9.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index 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 health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 7 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Avoid overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can burn in under 20 minutes. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun's UV radiation is at its peak. Limit your exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly.

Frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Diourbel in December?
The high-temperature during December is 35.6°C (96.1°F) and the low-temperature is 20°C (68°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in October is computed to be 52°C (125.6°F).
What is the average humidity in December in Diourbel?
The average relative humidity in December in Diourbel, Senegal, is 20%.
What is the driest month in Diourbel?
In Diourbel, rain does not fall in January, February and December.
Does it rain in Diourbel in December?
In December, in Diourbel, it doesn't rain. November is the latest month when it rains.
What is the month with the shortest days in Diourbel?
With an average of 11h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
How many hours of daylight does Diourbel have in December?
In December, the average day length is 11h and 17min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Diourbel?
On the first day of December in Diourbel, Senegal, sunrise is at 07:14 and sunset at 18:33. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:29 and sunset at 18:46 GMT.
How many hours of sunshine does Diourbel have in December?
The average sunshine duration in December is 9.7h.
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Diourbel?
January, February, July through September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index in Diourbel, Senegal.
What is the UV index reading in December in Diourbel?
In Diourbel, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Diourbel, 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
Diourbel, 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
Diourbel, 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
Diourbel, 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
Diourbel, 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
Diourbel, 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
Diourbel, 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 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
Diourbel, 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
Diourbel, 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
Diourbel, 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
Diourbel, 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).

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