December weather forecast
Tarkwa, Ghana

December brings cooler temperatures, lower humidity levels, and a clear decrease in rainfall, setting the stage for a comfortable holiday season in Tarkwa, Ghana. The month embodies a sense of freshness due to fewer wet days and moderate wind conditions. Sunshine hours moderately increase, inviting pleasant days ahead. December concludes the yearly weather cycle with a total rainfall decrease to 63mm (2.48") over 22.5 days, extending a warm, less humid welcome to the festive season.

Temperature

Tarkwa signifies an average high-temperature of a still hot 33.4°C (92.1°F) in December, closely mirroring the 32°C (89.6°F) of November. Tarkwa's average low-temperature in December is measured at a pleasant 22.7°C (72.9°F).

Heat index

The heat index in December is estimated at a blazing hot 48°C (118.4°F). Alert: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely to occur. Prolonged exertion can lead to heatstroke.
One should be cognizant that the heat index values are tailored for shaded spots and mild winds. The heat index might be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', is an indicator that blends the effects of temperature and humidity to depict perceived warmth. The effect of weather is individual, with a variety of people experiencing it differently due to distinctions in body mass, height, and level of activity. Keep it in mind, direct sunlight can augment the heat you experience, possibly pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Juveniles are regularly less conscious of the need to recuperate and rehydrate. Thirst is a tardy symptom of dehydration - hydration, especially during lengthy physical activities, should be maintained.
The evaporation of sweat is a natural cooling mechanism of the human body, facilitated by perspiration. Relative humidity in excess curtails evaporation, therefore reducing heat dissipation from the body, leading to feelings of excess heat. Accumulating more heat than the body can dissipate leads to an uptick in body temperature, with potential heat stress consequences.

Humidity

In Tarkwa, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In December, in Tarkwa, the rain falls for 22.5 days. Throughout December, 63mm (2.48") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 325.1 rainfall days, and 1485mm (58.46") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Tarkwa is December, with an average of 11h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Tarkwa, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 17:52. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:05 GMT.

Sunshine

In Tarkwa, the average sunshine in December is 7.6h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Tarkwa are January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 7 in December translates into the following instructions:
Implement preventive steps and embrace sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye distress is compulsory. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun's UV radiation is at its peak. Limit your exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.