December weather forecastAgbessia, Togo

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is a sweltering month in Agbessia, Togo, with an average temperature ranging between min 23.3°C (73.9°F) and max 35.4°C (95.7°F).

Temperature

The average high-temperature is a sweltering 35.4°C (95.7°F) in December, hardly different from the 33.4°C (92.1°F) recorded in November. Agbessia anticipates a stark contrast in temperature during December nights, with an average low of 23.3°C (73.9°F).

Heat index

The heat index value during December is calculated to be a burning hot 47°C (116.6°F). Keep guard: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely. Continued activity increases the risk of heatstroke.
Heat index readings emphasize conditions of light breezes and shaded spots. Direct sunlight might lead to a heat index increase by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', is achieved by amalgamating air temperature with the relative humidity readings. The experience of temperature can be subjective, varying based on the individual's activity and heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. With direct sunlight, be aware that it might enhance the heat sensation, raising the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly important for children. Young children are generally more endangered than adults, as they usually less sweat. And also, due to larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production as a result of their activity.
Perspiring is a crucial mechanism for the human body, allowing it to release excessive warmth through evaporating sweat. Under conditions of increased relative humidity, the evaporation rate lessens, causing the body to retain more heat than under less humid conditions. Overheating dangers loom when the body's heat release mechanisms are overshadowed by excessive gain.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 61%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 7.2 days and accumulates 7mm (0.28") of precipitation.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 11h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 17:38. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 17:52 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 8.2h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 7 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Endorse precautions and be consistent with sun safety guidelines. Preventing sunburn is paramount. Stay out of direct sunlight and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest, but remember that shade devices may not offer full sun protection. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.

Frequently asked questions

In Agbessia, in December, the average high-temperature is 35.4°C (95.7°F), and the average low-temperature is 23.3°C (73.9°F). In December, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is calculated to be 47°C (116.6°F).

In Agbessia, the average relative humidity in December is 61%.

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 7.2 days and typically collects 7mm (0.28") of precipitation.

In December, in Agbessia, the rain falls for 7.2 days. Throughout December, 7mm (0.28") of precipitation is accumulated.

With an average of 11h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

In December, the average day length is 11h and 45min.

On the first day of December in Agbessia, sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 17:38. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 17:52 GMT.

The average sunshine duration in December is 8.2h.

The months with the highest UV index are January through May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

In Agbessia, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Agbessia, Togo

  • Average high temperature in December: 35.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (36.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (29.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is March (25.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (21.5°C).

Average pressure in December
Agbessia, Togo

  • Average pressure in December: 1010.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1013.4mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are February and March (1009.3mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Agbessia, Togo

  • Average wind speed in December: 5.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (5.3km/h).

Average humidity in December
Agbessia, Togo

  • Average humidity in December: 61%

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (55%).

Average rainfall in December
Agbessia, Togo

  • Average rainfall in December: 7mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (185mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (7mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Agbessia, Togo

  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (28.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.6 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Agbessia, Togo

  • Average daylight in December: 11h and 48min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 8h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is September (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Agbessia, Togo

  • Average sunshine days in December: 21 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (1.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Agbessia, Togo

  • Average UV index in December: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is July (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in December
Agbessia, Togo

  • Average cloud cover in December: 16

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 16).

Average visibility in December
Agbessia, Togo

  • Average visibility in December: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are August, September and October (7km).