December weather forecast
Dedougou, Burkina Faso

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Weather in December

December in Dedougou rings in the height of the dry season. With no rainfall registered throughout the month, Dedougou braces for an arid spell. The relative humidity descends to a low of 15%, displaying an almost desert-like climate. Despite no rain, the city receives generous amounts of sunlight as it clocks 7.6 hours per day. As the year wraps up, Dedougou basks in the warmth, serenity, and predictability of the dry season conditions.

Temperature

The onset of December brings an average high-temperature of a still torrid 35.3°C (95.5°F), nearly matching the November temperature. During December, Dedougou detects a significant contrast from its daytime temperatures, with nights averaging at a comfortable 19.4°C (66.9°F).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 15%.

Rainfall

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

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 11h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 17:46. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:34 and sunset at 17:59 GMT.

Sunshine

October through December, with an average of 7.6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index in Dedougou is December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 6 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Take precautions against overexposure. Protection against sun damage is needed. The Sun's UV radiation is most powerful between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. To the extent possible, limit exposure to the direct sun during these hours. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense.

Frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Dedougou in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 35.3°C (95.5°F) and 19.4°C (66.9°F) respectively. In October, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is appraised at 45°C (113°F).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 15%.

What is the driest month?

In Dedougou, rain does not fall in January and December.

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?

With an average of 11h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 11h and 25min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 17:46. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:34 and sunset at 17:59 GMT.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are October through December, 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.

When is the lowest UV index?

The month with the lowest UV index in Dedougou is December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Dedougou, Burkina Faso

Average temperature in December - Dedougou, Burkina Faso
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (41.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (31.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 19.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (28.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Dedougou, Burkina Faso

Average pressure in December - Dedougou, Burkina Faso
  • Average pressure in December: 1011.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1007.8mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Dedougou, Burkina Faso

Average wind speed in December - Dedougou, Burkina Faso
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (7.1km/h).

Average humidity in December
Dedougou, Burkina Faso

Average humidity in December - Dedougou, Burkina Faso
  • Average humidity in December: 15%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (75%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and February (14%).

Average rainfall in December
Dedougou, Burkina Faso

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (142mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Dedougou, Burkina Faso

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (24.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (0.1 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Dedougou, Burkina Faso
  • Average daylight in December: 11h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 48min).
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 months with the least sunshine are October, November and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Dedougou, Burkina Faso

Average sunshine days in December - Dedougou, Burkina Faso
  • Average sunshine days in December: 30.8 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (30.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (4.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Dedougou, Burkina Faso

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Dedougou, Burkina Faso

Average cloud cover in December - Dedougou, Burkina Faso
  • Average cloud cover in December: 5

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 41).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 5).

Average visibility in December
Dedougou, Burkina Faso

Average visibility in December - Dedougou, Burkina Faso
  • 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).

Dedougou, Burkina Faso

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