December weather forecast
Bakadaji, The Gambia

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Bakadaji, is also a sweltering month, with an average temperature ranging between max 35.9°C (96.6°F) and min 20.4°C (68.7°F).

Temperature

As Bakadaji steps into December, the average high-temperature is measured at a still torrid 35.9°C (96.6°F), displaying minor differences from November's 37.6°C (99.7°F). Bakadaji demonstrates a significant disparity from daytime highs throughout the month of December, with an average nighttime temperature of 20.4°C (68.7°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 17%.

Rainfall

In Bakadaji, rain does not fall in January through March and December.

Daylight

With an average of 11h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:04 and sunset at 18:28. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:20 and sunset at 18:41 GMT.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 9.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, July through September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 7 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Avoid overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can burn in under 20 minutes. 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. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.

Frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in December?
The high-temperature during December is 35.9°C (96.6°F) and the low-temperature is 20.4°C (68.7°F). In October, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is appraised at 52°C (125.6°F).
What is the average humidity in December?
In December, the average relative humidity is 17%.
What is the driest month?
January through March and December are months without rainfall.
Does it rain in December?
In December, it doesn't rain. November is the latest month when it rains.
What is the month with the shortest days?
With an average of 11h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
How many hours of daylight does Bakadaji have in December?
In Bakadaji, the average day length in December is 11h and 22min.
When are sunrise and sunset in December in Bakadaji?
In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:04 and sunset at 18:28. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:20 and sunset at 18:41 GMT.
How many hours of sunshine does Bakadaji have in December?
In Bakadaji, the average sunshine duration in December is 9.6h.
What is the month with the lowest UV index?
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, July through September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.
How high is the UV index in December in Bakadaji?
In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
Average high temperature
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Average temperature in December - Bakadaji, The Gambia
Average temperature in December
Bakadaji, The Gambia
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (42°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (33.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 20.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is June (26°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.5°C).

Average pressure in December - Bakadaji, The Gambia
Average pressure in December
Bakadaji, The Gambia
  • Average pressure in December: 1011.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1009.1mbar).

Average wind speed in December - Bakadaji, The Gambia
Average wind speed in December
Bakadaji, The Gambia
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (12.1km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are September and October (7.7km/h).

Average humidity in December - Bakadaji, The Gambia
Average humidity in December
Bakadaji, The Gambia
  • Average humidity in December: 17%

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (15%).

Average rainfall in December - Bakadaji, The Gambia
Average rainfall in December
Bakadaji, The Gambia
  • Average rainfall in December: 0mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (128mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February, March and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Bakadaji, The Gambia
Average rainfall days in December
Bakadaji, The Gambia
  • Average rainfall days in December: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (22.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (0.1 days).

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Bakadaji, The Gambia
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Bakadaji, The Gambia
  • Average daylight in December: 11h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December - Bakadaji, The Gambia
Average sunshine days in December
Bakadaji, The Gambia
  • Average sunshine days in December: 30.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (30.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (6.1 days).

Average UV index in December - Bakadaji, The Gambia
Average UV index in December
Bakadaji, The Gambia
  • Average UV index in December: 7

The months with the highest UV index are March, April, May, June and October (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, July, August, September, November and December (UV index 7).

Average cloud cover in December - Bakadaji, The Gambia
Average cloud cover in December
Bakadaji, The Gambia
  • Average cloud cover in December: 13

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 5).

Average visibility in December - Bakadaji, The Gambia
Average visibility in December
Bakadaji, The Gambia
  • Average visibility in December: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are August and September (9km).

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