December weather forecastLouga, Senegal

December

Weather in December

As the year winds to a close, December in Louga typically enjoys temperate and dry weather. Temperatures dip slightly to fluctuate between 20.2°C (68.4°F) and 33.3°C (91.9°F). The humidity starts to lower further, contributing to crisp, clear days. Despite the subtle decrease in daylight hours, abundant sunshine promises a delightful end to the year in Louga.

Temperature

December commences with an average high-temperature of a hot 33.3°C (91.9°F), showing little deviation from November's 35.9°C (96.6°F). Louga documents a marked decrease from day to night, with an average low of 20.2°C (68.4°F) throughout December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 24%.

Rainfall

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

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 11h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:16 and sunset at 18:32. On the last day of December, in Louga, sunrise is at 07:31 and sunset at 18:44 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 9.6h.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 6, December is the month with the lowest UV index in Louga. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 6 in December translates into the following instructions:
Escape overexposure. People with light skin may incur burns in fewer than 20 minutes. 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. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature during December is 33.3°C (91.9°F) and the low-temperature is 20.2°C (68.4°F). In October, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 47°C (116.6°F).

The average relative humidity in December is 24%.

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

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

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 11h and 12min of daylight.

In December, the average day length is 11h and 13min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:16 and sunset at 18:32. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:31 and sunset at 18:44 GMT.

In Louga, Senegal, the average sunshine duration in December is 9.6h.

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

In Louga, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Louga, Senegal

  • Average high temperature in December: 33.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (37.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 20.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is September (26.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.2°C).

Average pressure in December
Louga, Senegal

  • Average pressure in December: 1013.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1013.8mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and May (1010.7mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Louga, Senegal

  • Average wind speed in December: 16.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (18.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (11.9km/h).

Average humidity in December
Louga, Senegal

  • Average humidity in December: 24%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (68%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (22%).

Average rainfall in December
Louga, Senegal

  • Average rainfall in December: 0mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (68mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February, May and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Louga, Senegal

  • Average rainfall days in December: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (13.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (0.2 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 11h and 12min

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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 9h and 36min

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 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Louga, Senegal

  • Average sunshine days in December: 30.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (30.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (14.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Louga, Senegal

  • Average UV index in December: 6

The months with the highest UV index are September and October (UV index 8).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in December
Louga, Senegal

  • Average cloud cover in December: 13

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and May (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in December
Louga, 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).