December weather forecast
Douentza, Mali

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Weather in December

December embraces winter in full swing, while still maintaining a comfortable warmth with temperature peaking at 32°C (89.6°F). Rainfall becomes non-existent, marking the return of the dry season. The diminishing daylight hours intensify the winter touch. Wind intensity increases slightly from November, prompting a cooling sensation in the otherwise warm ambiance. The weather in Douentza during December offers a break from the harsher climate variations observed during the year.

Temperature

Douentza's December weather shows a modest shift in high-temperatures, falling from November's very hot 35.9°C (96.6°F) to a tropical 32°C (89.6°F). In Douentza, the December nights descend to a significantly cooler average of 17.7°C (63.9°F) compared to daytime highs.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Douentza is 15%.

Rainfall

In Douentza, rain does not fall in January, March, November and December.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 11h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 17:40. On the last day of December, in Douentza, sunrise is at 06:37 and sunset at 17:52 GMT.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 7.5h of sunshine.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Douentza. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 6 during December leads to these advisories:
Beware of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals risk burning in less than 20 minutes. Stay in the shade and limit sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear.
Updated: Feb 7, 2024 | Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us / Weather Forecasting / Data Sources

Frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Douentza in December?

Douentza in December has an average high-temperature of 32°C (89.6°F) and an average low-temperature of 17.7°C (63.9°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is computed to be 42°C (107.6°F).

What is the average humidity in December in Douentza?

In December, the average relative humidity is 15%.

What is the driest month in Douentza?

January, March, November and December are months without rainfall in Douentza, Mali.

What is the month with the shortest days in Douentza?

December has the shortest days of the year in Douentza, Mali, with an average of 11h and 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Douentza?

The average day length in December in Douentza, Mali, is 11h and 16min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Douentza?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 17:40. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:37 and sunset at 17:52 GMT.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Douentza?

The month with the least sunshine in Douentza, Mali, is December, with an average of 7.5h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Douentza?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Douentza, Mali, is 7.5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Douentza?

The months with the lowest UV index in Douentza, Mali, are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Douentza?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Douentza, Mali

Average temperature in December - Douentza, Mali
  • Average high temperature in December: 32°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is May (42.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 17.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is June (31.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.8°C).

Average pressure in December
Douentza, Mali

Average pressure in December - Douentza, Mali
  • Average pressure in December: 1013.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1014.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (1007.6mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Douentza, Mali

Average wind speed in December - Douentza, Mali
  • Average wind speed in December: 14.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (14.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (10.4km/h).

Average humidity in December
Douentza, Mali

Average humidity in December - Douentza, Mali
  • Average humidity in December: 15%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (44%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (11%).

Average rainfall in December
Douentza, Mali

Average rainfall in December - Douentza, Mali
  • Average rainfall in December: 0mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (72mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, March, November and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Douentza, Mali

Average rainfall days in December - Douentza, Mali
  • Average rainfall days in December: 0 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (13.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and December (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Douentza, Mali

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Douentza, Mali
  • Average daylight in December: 11h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 3min

The months with the most sunshine are May and June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Douentza, Mali

Average sunshine days in December - Douentza, Mali
  • 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 July (15.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Douentza, Mali

Average UV index in December - Douentza, Mali
  • Average UV index in December: 6

The months with the highest UV index are April, May, June and September (UV index 9).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in December
Douentza, Mali

Average cloud cover in December - Douentza, Mali
  • Average cloud cover in December: 8

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 24).
The month with the least cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in December
Douentza, Mali

Average visibility in December - Douentza, Mali
  • 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).

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