December weather forecast
Bwiam, The Gambia

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Weather in December

Wrapping up the year is December, offering pleasant weather in Bwiam, The Gambia. The city remains rain-free throughout the month. The daylight hours decrease to 11.4 hours, signalling shorter days and longer nights. Temperatures drop to the cooler end of the scale but still remain relatively high. The cooler temperatures combined with the absence of rainfall makes December an excellent choice for winter sun holidays.

Temperature

With the start of December, Bwiam measures an average high-temperature of a hot 34.7°C (94.5°F), not significantly differing from November's 36.2°C (97.2°F). In Bwiam, December nights witness a remarkable decline from the day's zenith to an agreeable 21.5°C (70.7°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 24%.

Rainfall

January, February, April and December are months without rainfall in Bwiam.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 11h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Bwiam, sunrise is at 07:11 and sunset at 18:35. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:26 and sunset at 18:48 GMT.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 9.6h.

UV index

January through March, June through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 7 during December translates into the following guidance:
Continue precautions and advocate sun safety advice. Deterrence of sunburn is indispensable. Seek shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer complete sun protection. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Bwiam in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Bwiam, is 34.7°C (94.5°F) and the average low-temperature is 21.5°C (70.7°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in November is evaluated at 40°C (104°F).

What is the average humidity in December in Bwiam?

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

What is the driest month in Bwiam?

In Bwiam, rain does not fall in January, February, April and December.

Does it rain in Bwiam in December?

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

What is the month with the shortest days in Bwiam?

The month with the shortest days in Bwiam, The Gambia, is December, with an average of 11h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Bwiam have in December?

In December, the average day length is 11h and 22min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Bwiam?

On the first day of December in Bwiam, sunrise is at 07:11 and sunset at 18:35. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:26 and sunset at 18:48 GMT.

How many hours of sunshine does Bwiam have in December?

In Bwiam, The Gambia, the average sunshine duration in December is 9.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Bwiam?

The months with the lowest UV index in Bwiam are January through March, June through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

What is the UV index reading in December in Bwiam?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

Average temperature in December
Bwiam, The Gambia

Average temperature in December - Bwiam, The Gambia
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (38.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (31.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (25.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.6°C).

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Average pressure in December
Bwiam, The Gambia

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1012.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1009.9mbar).

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Average wind speed in December
Bwiam, The Gambia

Average wind speed in December - Bwiam, The Gambia
  • Average wind speed in December: 12.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (13.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (8.8km/h).

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Average humidity in December
Bwiam, The Gambia

Average humidity in December - Bwiam, The Gambia
  • Average humidity in December: 24%

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (20%).

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Average rainfall in December
Bwiam, The Gambia

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (188mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February, April and December (0mm).

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Average rainfall days in December
Bwiam, The Gambia

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (22.4 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January, February, March and December (0.3 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Bwiam, The Gambia

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Bwiam, 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: 6h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Bwiam, The Gambia

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

The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (30.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (6.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Bwiam, The Gambia

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

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Bwiam, The Gambia

Average cloud cover in December - Bwiam, The Gambia
  • Average cloud cover in December: 14

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 6).

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Average visibility in December
Bwiam, The Gambia

Average visibility in December - Bwiam, 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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