December weather forecastGandiaye, Senegal
December
Weather in December
Rounding off the year, December brings a pleasant end to Gandiaye's weather cycle. It continues the dry trend from preceding months with virtually no rainfall, exhibiting an overall aridity. By contrast, the maximum wind gust speed is recorded to be its highest at 20.8km/h (12.9mph), causing a marked cooling effect. The cool breeze acts as a soothing reprieve from the dry conditions. In essence, December's weather completes the annual climate cycle in Gandiaye, preparing the city for the start of the new year.Temperature
Upon the onset of December, Gandiaye witnesses an average high-temperature of a still very hot 35.6°C (96.1°F), showing a close resemblance to the prior month. With the onset of night in December, Gandiaye reveals a significant decrease in temperature, averaging at a pleasant 20°C (68°F).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 20%.Rainfall
January, February and December are months without rainfall.Daylight
The month with the shortest days in Gandiaye 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, in Gandiaye, Senegal, sunrise is at 07:29 and sunset at 18:47 GMT.
Sunshine
In Gandiaye, the average sunshine in December is 9.7h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Gandiaye 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 vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The UV index of 7 during December translates into the following guidance:
Take precautions against overexposure. Protection against sun damage is needed. Stay in the shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest. Remember, however, that not all shade structures provide full sun protection. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.
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Average temperature in December
Gandiaye, 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
Gandiaye, 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
Gandiaye, 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
Gandiaye, 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
Gandiaye, 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
Gandiaye, 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
Gandiaye, 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
Gandiaye, 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
Gandiaye, 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
Gandiaye, 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
Gandiaye, 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).
