December weather forecast
Pikine, Senegal

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Weather in December

December finalizes the year's weather cycle with an apparent return to cooler, drier days, much like the beginning of the year. The pinnacle of temperature stands at 33.3°C (91.9°F), and while the days may be warm, the nights experience a coolness with a lower temperature level of 20.2°C (68.4°F). This month witnesses the tail end of the tropical climate as mentioned earlier, with sunshine dominating the skies once again. From the weather's shift towards cooler temperatures to decreased rainfall, December sets an idyllic end to the year in Pikine, Senegal.

Temperature

The arrival of December in Pikine brings an average high-temperature of a hot 33.3°C (91.9°F), nearly identical to November's 35.9°C (96.6°F). The temperature notes a substantial fall from the daily peak to an average of 20.2°C (68.4°F) during December nights.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

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

Sea temperature

In December, the average sea temperature in Pikine is 24.8°C (76.6°F).
Note: Factoring in a person's dislike for cold, combined with conditions like sunshine, wind, and temperature, a dip in 24.8°C (76.6°F) waters might be satisfying. (It is worth noting that the Olympic swimming waters are maintained between 25°C (77°F) and 28°C (82.4°F).)

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Pikine is December, with an average of 11h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:19 and sunset at 18:38. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:34 and sunset at 18:50 GMT.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Pikine is 9.6h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index in Pikine is December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 6 during December leads to these advisories:
Use measures and accept sun safety conventions. Guarding against skin and eye trauma is of high priority. To the best of your ability, limit your exposure to the sun between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Stay alert! Reflective properties of sand and water amplify the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Pikine in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Pikine, is 33.3°C (91.9°F) and the average low-temperature is 20.2°C (68.4°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in October is computed to be 47°C (116.6°F).

What is the average humidity in December in Pikine?

The average relative humidity in December in Pikine is 24%.

What is the driest month in Pikine?

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

Does it rain in Pikine in December?

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

What is the water temperature in December in Pikine?

In Pikine, the average seawater temperature in December is 24.8°C (76.6°F). Depending on a person's sensitivity to cold, with regards to sunshine, wind, and air temperature, a quick swim in 24.8°C (76.6°F) water may be enjoyable.

What is the month with the shortest days in Pikine?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 11h and 18min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Pikine have in December?

In Pikine, the average day length in December is 11h and 16min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Pikine?

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 Pikine, Senegal, sunrise is at 07:34 and sunset at 18:50 GMT.

How many hours of sunshine does Pikine have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 9.6h.

When is the lowest UV index in Pikine?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Pikine?

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

Average temperature in December
Pikine, Senegal

Average temperature in December - Pikine, 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).

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Average pressure in December
Pikine, Senegal

Average pressure in December - Pikine, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Pikine, Senegal

Average wind speed in December - Pikine, 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).

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Average humidity in December
Pikine, Senegal

Average humidity in December - Pikine, 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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Pikine, Senegal

Average rainfall in December - Pikine, 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).

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Average rainfall days in December
Pikine, Senegal

Average rainfall days in December - Pikine, 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).

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Average sea temperature in December
Pikine, Senegal

Average sea temperature in December - Pikine, Senegal
  • Average sea temperature in December: 24.8°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is September (28.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (19.9°C).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Pikine, Senegal
  • Average daylight in December: 11h and 2min

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 4min

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).

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Average sunshine days in December
Pikine, Senegal

Average sunshine days in December - Pikine, 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).

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Average UV index in December
Pikine, Senegal

Average UV index in December - Pikine, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Pikine, Senegal

Average cloud cover in December - Pikine, 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).

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Average visibility in December
Pikine, Senegal

Average visibility in December - Pikine, 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).

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