December weather forecast
Chamen, The Gambia

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Chamen, is still a hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 21.5°C (70.7°F) and 34.7°C (94.5°F).

Temperature

December's onset brings an average high-temperature of a tropical 34.7°C (94.5°F), showing a minute difference from November's 36.2°C (97.2°F). Chamen's December nights cool down significantly from the day's heat, to an average low-temperature of 21.5°C (70.7°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 24%.

Rainfall

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

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 11h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:13 and sunset at 18:36. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:28 and sunset at 18:49 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December 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 of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 7 transforms into these recommendations:
Resist overexposure. Safeguarding from solar damage is indispensable. Limit direct sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the time of the most intense UV radiation, noting that shade structures may not provide total sun protection. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes.

Frequently asked questions

How hot is it in December?
An average high-temperature, in December, in Chamen, is 34.7°C (94.5°F) and the average low-temperature is 21.5°C (70.7°F). In November, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is calculated to be 40°C (104°F).
What is the average humidity in December?
In Chamen, the average relative humidity in December is 24%.
What is the driest month?
January, February, April 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?
The month with the shortest days in Chamen is December, with an average of 11h and 18min of daylight.
What is the average length of the day in December?
The average day length in December is 11h and 21min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in December?
In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:13 and sunset at 18:36. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:28 and sunset at 18:49 GMT.
How many hours of sunshine does Chamen have in December?
The average sunshine duration in December is 9.6h.
When is the lowest UV index?
January through March, June through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index.
What is the UV index intensity in December?
In Chamen, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Chamen, 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).

Average pressure in December
Chamen, 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).

Average wind speed in December
Chamen, 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).

Average humidity in December
Chamen, 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%).

Average rainfall in December
Chamen, 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).

Average rainfall days in December
Chamen, 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).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Chamen, 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 18min).

  • 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).

Average sunshine days in December
Chamen, 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).

Average UV index in December
Chamen, 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).

Average cloud cover in December
Chamen, 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).

Average visibility in December
Chamen, 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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