December weather forecastMpal, Senegal

December

Weather in December

December is characterized by a refreshing winter climate in Mpal with a significant drop in both day and night temperatures. The city returns to a dry spell with no rainfall, similar to the early months of the year. A decrease in the average wind speed is noticed, making the climate more delightful. The temperatures typically range from 20.2°C (68.4°F) at night to 33.3°C (91.9°F) during the day. With clear skies and consistent sunshine, December paves the way for a beautiful ending to the year in Mpal.

Temperature

As Mpal transitions into December, the average high-temperature stands at a hot 33.3°C (91.9°F), offering little variation from the preceding month. Despite a stark disparity with daily highs, Mpal records an average nighttime temperature of 20.2°C (68.4°F) in December.

Humidity

In Mpal, Senegal, the average relative humidity in December is 24%.

Rainfall

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

Daylight

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

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Mpal is 9.6h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index in Mpal is December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 6 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Conform to measures and uphold sun safety traditions. Warding off skin and eye harm is necessary. The Sun's UV radiation is most powerful between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. To the extent possible, limit exposure to the direct sun during these hours. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.

Frequently asked questions

In Mpal, in December, the average high-temperature is 33.3°C (91.9°F), and the average low-temperature is 20.2°C (68.4°F). In October, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is computed to be 47°C (116.6°F).

In December, the average relative humidity is 24%.

January, February, May and December are months without rainfall.

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

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

The average day length in December is 11h and 12min.

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

In December, the average sunshine duration is 9.6h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Mpal is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Mpal, 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
Mpal, 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
Mpal, 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
Mpal, 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
Mpal, 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
Mpal, 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
Mpal, Senegal

  • Average daylight in December: 11h and 12min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 6min).
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
Mpal, 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
Mpal, 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
Mpal, 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
Mpal, 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).