December weather forecastItou, Senegal

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a hot month in Itou, Senegal, with an average temperature fluctuating between 24.5°C (76.1°F) and 31.1°C (88°F).

Temperature

The arrival of December coincides with an average high-temperature of a still tropical 31.1°C (88°F), indicating a minimal shift from November's 31.5°C (88.7°F). Itou's nights in December cool down to an average low-temperature of 24.5°C (76.1°F).

Heat index

The heat index in December is evaluated at a tropical 32°C (89.6°F). Uninterrupted exposure and activity might result in fatigue, potentially causing heat cramps.
Understanding the heat index involves considering values for shaded locales with light wind. Direct sunlight might cause an increase of up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the heat index.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', joins air temperature with relative humidity to produce a temperature perception for humans. Physical activity, clothing, and metabolic variations are additional factors that impact an individual's perception of temperature. It is important to note that direct sunlight can intensify the weather impact, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are primarily vital for children. Youngsters often neglect the necessity for rest and hydration. Thirst is a sign of advancing dehydration - thus the importance of maintaining hydration, specifically during long-lasting physical activities.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 45%.

Rainfall

December is the last month it rains. During 0.8 rainfall days, in December, Itou aggregates 1mm (0.04") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 96.1 rainfall days, and 600mm (23.62") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 11h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:12 and sunset at 18:39. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:28 and sunset at 18:51 GMT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. The months with the lowest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 7 translates into the following recommendations:
Elude overexposure. Fair-skinned people could get burnt in less than 20 minutes. Attempt to stay under shade and limit exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Remember, devices such as parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses.

Updated: Aug 5, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

In Itou, in December, the average high-temperature is 31.1°C (88°F), and the average low-temperature is 24.5°C (76.1°F). In December, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 32°C (89.6°F).

In December, the average relative humidity is 45%.

December is the last month it rains. During 0.8 rainfall days, in December, Itou aggregates 1mm (0.04") of precipitation.

With an average of 11h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

In December, the average day length is 11h and 24min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:12 and sunset at 18:39. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:28 and sunset at 18:51 GMT.

The average sunshine duration in December is 9.7h.

The months with the highest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

The months with the lowest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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

Nov

December

Jan

Average high temperature

31.5°C

31.1°C

30°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

14.6km/h

17.1km/h

18.6km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

25.9

30.8

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Itou, Senegal

Average high temperature in December: 31.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is November (31.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is May (28.3°C).

Average low temperature in December: 24.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is October (27.4°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are February and March (22.4°C).

Average pressure in December
Itou, Senegal

Average pressure in December: 1011.6mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are June and July (1012.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1010.5mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Itou, Senegal

Average wind speed in December: 16km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (18.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (12.4km/h).

Average humidity in December
Itou, Senegal

Average humidity in December: 45%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (43%).

Average rainfall in December
Itou, Senegal

Average rainfall in December: 1mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (238mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Itou, Senegal

Average rainfall days in December: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (25.4 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (0.3 days).

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

Average daylight in December: 11h and 24min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 24min).

Average sunshine in December: 9h and 42min

The months with the most sunshine are March, April and May (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Itou, Senegal

Average sunshine days in December: 30 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (30.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (3.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Itou, Senegal

Average UV index in December: 7

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

Average cloud cover in December
Itou, Senegal

Average cloud cover in December: 13

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are March and April (Cloud cover 7).

Average visibility in December
Itou, Senegal

Average visibility in December: 10km

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