December weather forecastThies, Senegal
December
Weather in December
Post the brisk November, December carries on the dry spell with rainfall barely inching upwards. Daylight hours shrink minimally, yet Thies remains amply illuminated. Temperature ranges subject to a minor dip, signaling the advent of cooler days. A distinct characteristic of December is the ramped-up wind speed, hitting a high of 27km/h (16.8mph). Despite the elevated winds, the bright, dry, and airy conditions presage pleasant times in Thies, Senegal's thriving city.Temperature
Thies's average high-temperature in December is a hot 33.6°C (92.5°F), marking an insignificant difference from the 35.2°C (95.4°F) of November. Thies experiences a significant reduction from daytime highs with an average low-temperature of 21.4°C (70.5°F) in December.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December in Thies is 31%.Rainfall
January through March and December are months without rainfall in Thies.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 11h and 18min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:17 and sunset at 18:36. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 07:32 and sunset at 18:49 GMT.
Sunshine
In Thies, Senegal, 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 Thies. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The UV index of 6 in December translates into these instructions:
Skirt overexposure. People with light complexions might get scorched in under 20 minutes. UV radiation from the sun is at its strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure during these hours. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.
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Average temperature in December
Thies, Senegal
- Average high temperature in December: 33.6°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is November (35.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (31.8°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 21.4°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is October (26.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (19.3°C).
Average pressure in December
Thies, Senegal
- Average pressure in December: 1012.8mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1013.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1011mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Thies, Senegal
- Average wind speed in December: 16.6km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (19.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (11.1km/h).
Average humidity in December
Thies, Senegal
- Average humidity in December: 31%
The month with the highest relative humidity is September (74%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (29%).
Average rainfall in December
Thies, Senegal
- Average rainfall in December: 0mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (90mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February, March and December (0mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Thies, Senegal
- Average rainfall days in December: 0.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Thies, Senegal
- Average daylight in December: 11h and 18min
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 36min
The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
Thies, Senegal
- Average sunshine days in December: 30.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (30.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.9 days).
Average UV index in December
Thies, Senegal
- Average UV index in December: 6
The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 6).
Average cloud cover in December
Thies, Senegal
- Average cloud cover in December: 14
The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 6).
Average visibility in December
Thies, 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).
