December weather forecastGorée, Senegal

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Gorée, is still a warm month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 23.9°C (75°F) and an average high of 27.9°C (82.2°F).

Temperature

The start of December sees the average high-temperature at a still warm 27.9°C (82.2°F), showing little difference from November's 29.5°C (85.1°F). The nights of December in Gorée anticipate a slight dip from daytime high temperatures, settling to an average low-temperature of 23.9°C (75°F).

Heat index

For most parts of December, the heat index is appraised at 29°C (84.2°F). Long-lasting exposure and activity potentially induce a sense of weariness, with the risk of heat cramps.
Given the heat index, its values are aligned with shaded sites and gentle winds. Heat index values have the potential to be boosted by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. The effect is personal, with varied weather perceptions among individuals due to differences in body mass, stature, and physical activity. It is noteworthy that being in direct sunlight can enhance the weather's impact, raising the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for children. Young kids are often more at risk than adults as they tend to perspire less. Besides, their skin surface is larger relative to their small bodies, and their increased heat output from their active lifestyle compounds their risk.

Humidity

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 52%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

January through March and December are months without rainfall.

Daylight

With an average of 11h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Gorée, Senegal.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:19 and sunset at 18:38. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 07:34 and sunset at 18:51 GMT.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Gorée 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 reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 6 leads to the following instructions:
Conform to measures and uphold sun safety traditions. Warding off skin and eye harm is necessary. Avoid direct Sun exposure and stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is most intense, noting that not all shade structures offer full protection. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun.

Updated: Jan 26, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Gorée, Senegal, during December are 27.9°C (82.2°F) and 23.9°C (75°F) respectively. In December, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is appraised at 29°C (84.2°F).

The months with the lowest humidity in Gorée are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 52%.

In Gorée, the average relative humidity in December is 52%.

In Gorée, Senegal, rain does not fall in January through March and December.

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

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 11h and 18min of daylight.

In Gorée, the average day length in December is 11h and 17min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:19 and sunset at 18:38. On the last day of the month, in Gorée, sunrise is at 07:34 and sunset at 18:51 GMT.

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

January through May and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Gorée, Senegal.

In Gorée, Senegal, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

Today

Tomorrow

Long-term

Year J F M A M J J A S O N December

Nov

December

Jan

Average high temperature

29.5°C

27.9°C

26.1°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

21.9km/h

23.8km/h

24.4km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

28.8

30.5

30.6

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

12%

13%

Average visibility

10km

Average temperature in December
Gorée, Senegal

Average high temperature in December: 27.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (30.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is April (24.3°C).

Average low temperature in December: 23.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is October (27.7°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are February and March (20.8°C).

Average pressure in December
Gorée, Senegal

Average pressure in December: 1012.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1013.5mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and October (1011.3mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Gorée, Senegal

Average wind speed in December: 23km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (25.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (14.3km/h).

Average humidity in December
Gorée, Senegal

Average humidity in December: 52%

The months with the highest relative humidity are July, August and September (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and December (52%).

Average rainfall in December
Gorée, Senegal

Average rainfall in December: 0mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (72mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February, March and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Gorée, Senegal

Average rainfall days in December: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (14.1 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January, February and March (0.3 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Gorée, 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: 8h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Gorée, Senegal

Average sunshine days in December: 30.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (30.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (13.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Gorée, 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
Gorée, Senegal

Average cloud cover in December: 13

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in December
Gorée, 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).