December weather forecast
Boulsa, Burkina Faso

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Weather in December

December caps the year with its dry and moderately warm climate in Boulsa. The humidity dips down to 16%, resonating with the dry conditions of January. Despite the nonexistence of rain in December, temperatures cool down slightly, settling at an average of 34.4°C (93.9°F). The sunshine hours drop to 7.6 hours, the lowest for the year, as the city receives less daylight, averaging 11.4 hours. Wind speeds pick up to 14.2km/h (8.8mph), the highest for the year, affecting visibility and causing an occasional dust storm.

Temperature

In December, Boulsa experiences a barely noticeable shift in meteorological conditions, with average high-temperatures moving from 36.4°C (97.5°F) in November to a tropical 34.4°C (93.9°F). During December, Boulsa perceives a consistent contrast from the daytime highs, with an average low-temperature of 18.7°C (65.7°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 16%.

Rainfall

January, November and December are months without rainfall.

Daylight

With an average of 11h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Boulsa.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 17:34. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 17:47 GMT.

Sunshine

With an average of 7.6h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Follow precautions and abide by sun safety rules. Deterrence of sunburn is imperative. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure to the Sun during this period. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.

Frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in December?

In Boulsa, in December, the average high-temperature is 34.4°C (93.9°F), and the average low-temperature is 18.7°C (65.7°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in October is appraised at 42°C (107.6°F).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 16%.

What is the driest month?

In Boulsa, Burkina Faso, rain does not fall in January, November and December.

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.

How many hours of daylight does Boulsa have in December?

In December, the average day length is 11h and 24min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 17:34. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 17:47 GMT.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 7.6h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 7.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

With an average maximum UV index of 6, December is the month with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

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

Average temperature in December
Boulsa, Burkina Faso

Average temperature in December - Boulsa, Burkina Faso
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (40.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (31.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (29.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.6°C).

Average pressure in December
Boulsa, Burkina Faso

Average pressure in December - Boulsa, Burkina Faso
  • Average pressure in December: 1011.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1007.5mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Boulsa, Burkina Faso

Average wind speed in December - Boulsa, Burkina Faso
  • Average wind speed in December: 14.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (14.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (9km/h).

Average humidity in December
Boulsa, Burkina Faso

Average humidity in December - Boulsa, Burkina Faso
  • Average humidity in December: 16%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (70%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and February (14%).

Average rainfall in December
Boulsa, Burkina Faso

Average rainfall in December - Boulsa, Burkina Faso
  • Average rainfall in December: 0mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (128mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, November and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Boulsa, Burkina Faso

Average rainfall days in December - Boulsa, Burkina Faso
  • Average rainfall days in December: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (20.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (0.1 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Boulsa, Burkina Faso

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Boulsa, Burkina Faso
  • 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: 7h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Boulsa, Burkina Faso

Average sunshine days in December - Boulsa, Burkina Faso
  • Average sunshine days in December: 30.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (30.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (9.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Boulsa, Burkina Faso

Average UV index in December - Boulsa, Burkina Faso
  • Average UV index in December: 6

The months with the highest UV index are March, April, May, June and September (UV index 8).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in December
Boulsa, Burkina Faso

Average cloud cover in December - Boulsa, Burkina Faso
  • Average cloud cover in December: 4

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 38).
The month with the least cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 4).

Average visibility in December
Boulsa, Burkina Faso

Average visibility in December - Boulsa, Burkina Faso
  • Average visibility in December: 10km

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

Boulsa, Burkina Faso

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