December weather forecast
Gunjur, The Gambia

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Weather in December

December is a welcoming month in Gunjur, offering comfortable weather ideal for outdoor activities. The temperature marginally drops to range between a high of 29.8°C (85.6°F) and a low of 24.2°C (75.6°F). The rainfall hits its annual low at 0mm (0"), indicating the driest month of the year. The wind speed increases slightly to 18.5km/h (11.5mph), adding a bit of chilliness to the air. Overall, Gunjur's weather in December is quite inviting, rounding up the year on a pleasant note.

Temperature

December reports an average high-temperature of a moderately hot 29.8°C (85.6°F), slightly varied from November's 31.2°C (88.2°F). In December, Gunjur's temperature tends to fall to an average low of 24.2°C (75.6°F) during the night.

Heat index

For most parts of December, the heat index is appraised at a hot 30°C (86°F). Exhaustion might be the outcome of enduring exposure and continuous activity, with a risk of heat cramps.
Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. A rise of up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the heat index could result from direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is calculated by taking the relative humidity value for a specific location and factoring it into the air temperature reading. The impact of weather is individual, with diverse individuals experiencing it differently due to variations in body mass, height, and activity levels. One must note that being under the direct sun can escalate the heat's effects, with the heat index possibly rising by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Young ones are generally at greater risk than adults due to their limited sweating ability. In addition, their large skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production from their activities add to their vulnerability.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 45%.

Rainfall

In Gunjur, rain does not fall in January, February and December.

Daylight

With an average of 11h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:14 and sunset at 18:38. On the last day of December, in Gunjur, sunrise is at 07:29 and sunset at 18:51 GMT.

Sunshine

In Gunjur, the average sunshine in December is 9.6h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 7 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Dodge overexposure. Fair-skinned people can get singed in less than 20 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but keep in mind that not all shade structures provide complete protection. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays.

Frequently asked questions

Is it hot in Gunjur during December?

In December, in Gunjur, the average high-temperature is 29.8°C (85.6°F), and the average low-temperature is 24.2°C (75.6°F). In December, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is appraised at 30°C (86°F).

What is the average humidity in December in Gunjur?

In December, the average relative humidity is 45%.

What is the driest month in Gunjur?

January, February and December are months without rainfall.

Does it rain in Gunjur in December?

In December, in Gunjur, The Gambia, it doesn't rain. November is the latest month when it rains.

What is the month with the shortest days in Gunjur?

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

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

In December, the average day length in Gunjur, The Gambia, is 11h and 22min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Gunjur?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:14 and sunset at 18:38. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:29 and sunset at 18:51 GMT.

How many hours of sunshine does Gunjur have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 9.6h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Gunjur?

May through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Gunjur?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

Average temperature in December
Gunjur, The Gambia

Average temperature in December - Gunjur, The Gambia
  • Average high temperature in December: 29.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is November (31.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is May (26.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is October (27.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (21.7°C).

Average pressure in December
Gunjur, The Gambia

Average pressure in December - Gunjur, The Gambia
  • Average pressure in December: 1011.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1012.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1010.4mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Gunjur, The Gambia

Average wind speed in December - Gunjur, The Gambia
  • Average wind speed in December: 18.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (20.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (13.6km/h).

Average humidity in December
Gunjur, The Gambia

Average humidity in December - Gunjur, The Gambia
  • Average humidity in December: 45%

The months with the highest relative humidity are August and September (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (44%).

Average rainfall in December
Gunjur, The Gambia

Average rainfall in December - Gunjur, The Gambia
  • Average rainfall in December: 0mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (183mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Gunjur, The Gambia

Average rainfall days in December - Gunjur, The Gambia
  • Average rainfall days in December: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (22.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (0.3 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Gunjur, The Gambia

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Gunjur, The Gambia
  • 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: 9h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are March, April and May (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Gunjur, The Gambia

Average sunshine days in December - Gunjur, The Gambia
  • Average sunshine days in December: 30.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (30.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (5.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Gunjur, The Gambia

Average UV index in December - Gunjur, The Gambia
  • Average UV index in December: 7

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March and April (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in December
Gunjur, The Gambia

Average cloud cover in December - Gunjur, The Gambia
  • Average cloud cover in December: 14

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in December
Gunjur, The Gambia

Average visibility in December - Gunjur, The Gambia
  • 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).

Gunjur, The Gambia

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