December weather forecastWestern Sahara

Weather in December

December in Western Sahara marks the onset of winter, characterized by a substantial decrease in temperatures compared to the autumn months. Daytime temperatures typically range from 24°C (75.2°F) to 26°C (78.8°F), offering a significant contrast to the heat experienced earlier in the year. Nighttime temperatures continue to drop, generally falling to between 15°C (59°F) to 17°C (62.6°F).

Adhering to the arid climate of the region, December maintains minimal rainfall, typically recording less than 10mm (0.39"). Although clear, sunny skies persist for most of the month, the duration of daylight continues to reduce, corresponding to the winter season.

In the coastal city of Dakhla, moderated by the Atlantic Ocean, the temperatures further decrease. Average high temperatures hover around 24°C (75.2°F), while the average lows fall to about 16°C (60.8°F). Morning fog, resulting from coastal humidity, becomes less frequent but still provides a brief respite from the typical desert conditions when it occurs.

Compared to January, the subsequent month, December's weather is slightly cooler. January sees a slight increase in average daytime temperatures, ranging from 26°C (78.8°F) to 28°C (82.4°F). In contrast, November, the previous month, experiences slightly warmer daytime temperatures, typically fluctuating between 28°C (82.4°F) to 30°C (86°F).

Wind speeds in December continue to decrease, generally ranging from 20 to 26km/h (16.2mph). The occurrence of dust storms becomes less frequent, but they may still arise, particularly in regions with loose, sandy soil. The overall climate during December in Western Sahara signifies the arrival of the winter season, marked by cooler temperatures and reduced daylight hours.

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• Samara - December »
  January, February, July, September through December, with an average of 8h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Samara, Western Sahara. December has the shortest days of the year in Samara with an average of 10h and 30min of daylight.
• El-Aaiún - December »
  January, November and December, with an average of 7h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in El-Aaiún, Western Sahara. January, February and December, when the average high-temperature in El-Aaiún reaches 20°C (68°F), are the coldest months.
• Tichla - December »
  January, February and December, with an average of 9.6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Tichla. With an average of 10h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Tichla.
• Peninsula de Rio de Oro - December »
  The month with the shortest days in Peninsula de Rio de Oro is December, with an average of 10h and 42min of daylight. December has the shortest days of the year in Peninsula de Rio de Oro with an average of 10h and 42min of daylight.
• Guelta Zemmur - December »
  On the first day of December in Guelta Zemmur sunrise is at 08:18 and sunset at 18:59. The months with the lowest UV index in Guelta Zemmur, Western Sahara, are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.
• Bu Craa - December »
  Bu Craa, Western Sahara, greets December with an average high-temperature of a still warm 23.3°C (73.9°F), marking a slight deviation from the preceding month. December has the shortest days of the year in Bu Craa with an average of 10h and 30min of daylight.
• Oum Dreyga - December »
  The months with the lowest UV index in Oum Dreyga are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. The commencement of December in Oum Dreyga includes a gentle temperature shift, with the average high-temperature dropping a bit from 28.1°C (82.6°F) in November to a still warm 24.5°C (76.1°F).
• Metmárfag - December »
  With an average of 10h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Metmárfag, Western Sahara. The month with the shortest days in Metmárfag is December, with an average of 10h and 30min of daylight.
• Laayoune Plage - December »
  With an average relative humidity of 54%, December is the least humid month in Laayoune Plage, Western Sahara. The month with the least sunshine in Laayoune Plage, Western Sahara, is December, with an average of 8.4h of sunshine.