December weather forecastKaffrine, Senegal
December
Weather in December
December maintains the warm and dry conditions in Kaffrine. With the monsoons long gone, the city enjoys clear skies and abundant sunshine. Following the trend, daylight hours register a minor decrease, but not enough to dim the holiday cheer. The consistency in relative humidity, pressure, and wind speed offer a stable weather environment. To confirm the onset of the dry season, December records an absolute lack of rainfall.Temperature
December's onset in Kaffrine sees an average high-temperature of a still very hot 35.9°C (96.6°F), exhibiting a slight fluctuation from the previous month. Kaffrine notes a substantial temperature decline from the daytime peaks throughout December, with an average nighttime temperature of 20.4°C (68.7°F).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 17%.Rainfall
January through March and December are months without rainfall in Kaffrine, Senegal.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 11h and 18min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:10 and sunset at 18:31. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:26 and sunset at 18:44 GMT.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine in Kaffrine is 9.6h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Kaffrine 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 unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 7 suggests these recommendations:
Employ safeguards and advocate sun safety protocols. Shielding against skin and eye damage is crucial. 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. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Kaffrine, Senegal
- Average high temperature in December: 35.9°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (42°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (33.4°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 20.4°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is June (26°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.5°C).
Average pressure in December
Kaffrine, Senegal
- Average pressure in December: 1011.8mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1009.1mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Kaffrine, Senegal
- Average wind speed in December: 11.2km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (12.1km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are September and October (7.7km/h).
Average humidity in December
Kaffrine, Senegal
- Average humidity in December: 17%
The month with the highest relative humidity is September (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (15%).
Average rainfall in December
Kaffrine, 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, March and December (0mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Kaffrine, Senegal
- Average rainfall days in December: 0.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (22.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (0.1 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Kaffrine, Senegal
- Average daylight in December: 11h and 18min
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 18min).
- Average sunshine in December: 9h and 36min
The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in December
Kaffrine, Senegal
- Average sunshine days in December: 30.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (30.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (6.1 days).
Average UV index in December
Kaffrine, 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
Kaffrine, Senegal
- Average cloud cover in December: 13
The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 5).
Average visibility in December
Kaffrine, 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).
