December weather forecast
Boro Modi Bane, The Gambia

December

Weather in December

With the arrival of December, Boro Modi Bane experiences the peak of the dry season. The weather resembles that of a temperate zone, with little to no rainfall and low humidity levels. The daylight and sunshine hours undergo a slight decrease, following the natural solar cycle. The wind speed witnesses a noticeable rise, thereby amplifying the windy conditions. The characteristic feature for December is no rainfall, serving as an emphatic punctuation to cap off the weather spectrum for the year.

Temperature

Boro Modi Bane's transition from November to December introduces an average high-temperature of a still torrid 36.1°C (97°F), marking an insignificant variation from the 38.2°C (100.8°F). Boro Modi Bane's average nighttime temperature descends significantly from the day's peak in December, settling at an agreeable 20.5°C (68.9°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Boro Modi Bane is 16%.

Rainfall

In Boro Modi Bane, rain does not fall in January, February and December.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 11h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:03 and sunset at 18:27. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:18 and sunset at 18:39 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 and 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 ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 7 during December translates into these guidelines:
Take precautions and adopt sun safety practices. Protection against sunburn is obliged. Remember that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance.

Frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in December?
In December, in Boro Modi Bane, the average high-temperature is 36.1°C (97°F), and the average low-temperature is 20.5°C (68.9°F). In October, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is estimated at 50°C (122°F).
What is the average humidity in December?
The average relative humidity in December is 16%.
What is the driest month?
January, February and December are months without rainfall in Boro Modi Bane.
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.
What is the average length of the day in December?
The average day length in December is 11h and 21min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in December?
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:03 and sunset at 18:27. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:18 and sunset at 18:39 GMT.
How long on average sun shines in December?
In Boro Modi Bane, the average sunshine duration in December is 9.6h.
What are the months with the lowest UV index?
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, July through September and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.
How high is the UV index in December?
The average daily maximum UV index in December in Boro Modi Bane is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
Average high temperature
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Average temperature in December
Boro Modi Bane, The Gambia
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (42.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (33°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 20.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is June (27.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.1°C).

Average pressure in December
Boro Modi Bane, The Gambia
  • Average pressure in December: 1011.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1008.5mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Boro Modi Bane, The Gambia
  • Average wind speed in December: 12.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (12.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (7.8km/h).

Average humidity in December
Boro Modi Bane, The Gambia
  • Average humidity in December: 16%

The months with the highest relative humidity are August and September (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and February (14%).

Average rainfall in December
Boro Modi Bane, The Gambia
  • Average rainfall in December: 0mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (149mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Boro Modi Bane, The Gambia
  • Average rainfall days in December: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (22.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Boro Modi Bane, 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 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Boro Modi Bane, The Gambia
  • Average sunshine days in December: 30.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (30.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (6.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Boro Modi Bane, The Gambia
  • Average UV index in December: 7

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

Average cloud cover in December
Boro Modi Bane, The Gambia
  • Average cloud cover in December: 12

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 44).
The months with the least cloud cover are March and April (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in December
Boro Modi Bane, 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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