December weather forecast
Tadi, Sierra Leone

December, the first month of the winter in Tadi, is still a tropical month, with an average temperature ranging between max 31°C (87.8°F) and min 24.5°C (76.1°F).

Temperature

Transitioning into December, Tadi records an average high-temperature of a still hot 31°C (87.8°F), almost identical to November's 30.1°C (86.2°F). In the month of December, Tadi's average low-temperature falls to a moderately hot 24.5°C (76.1°F).

Heat index

Throughout December, the heat index is evaluated at a sweltering 37°C (98.6°F). Adopt heightened preventive measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Persistent activity could lead to heatstroke.
Take note of the fact that heat index values are based on shaded circumstances with light airflows. Direct exposure to sunlight could raise the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is derived by integrating air temperature with the existing relative humidity to express the perceived warmth. One's weather perception can be influenced by a range of factors including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their level of physical activity. Direct exposure to the sun's rays can enhance the felt temperature, increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. Kids frequently ignore the importance of taking a break and rehydrating. Thirst is a late symptom of dehydration - thus, it is crucial to stay hydrated, especially during long-lasting physical activities.
One way the human body deals with excessive warmth is by perspiring and allowing sweat to evaporate. In the presence of elevated relative humidity, the evaporation rate decreases. This reduction leads to increased body heat retention compared to conditions of dry air. Heat-related disorders may develop if heat gain in the body overshadows its cooling capacity, leading to elevated temperatures.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 69%.

Rainfall

In Tadi, during December, the rain falls for 4 days and regularly aggregates up to 7mm (0.28") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Tadi, there are 205.9 rainfall days, and 1507mm (59.33") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 11h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:51 and sunset at 18:31. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:06 and sunset at 18:44 GMT.

Sunshine

In Tadi, the average sunshine in December is 9.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through June, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 7 in December leads to these guidelines:
Stand by precautions and apply sun safety measures. Evading sunburn is of great importance. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.