December weather forecast
Western Sahara

December in Western Sahara marks the onset of winter, characterized by a substantial decrease in temperatures compared to the autumn months. Daytime temperatures typically range from 24°C (75.2°F) to 26°C (78.8°F), offering a significant contrast to the heat experienced earlier in the year. Nighttime temperatures continue to drop, generally falling to between 15°C (59°F) to 17°C (62.6°F).

Adhering to the arid climate of the region, December maintains minimal rainfall, typically recording less than 10mm (0.39"). Although clear, sunny skies persist for most of the month, the duration of daylight continues to reduce, corresponding to the winter season.

In the coastal city of Dakhla, moderated by the Atlantic Ocean, the temperatures further decrease. Average high temperatures hover around 24°C (75.2°F), while the average lows fall to about 16°C (60.8°F). Morning fog, resulting from coastal humidity, becomes less frequent but still provides a brief respite from the typical desert conditions when it occurs.

Compared to January, the subsequent month, December's weather is slightly cooler. January sees a slight increase in average daytime temperatures, ranging from 26°C (78.8°F) to 28°C (82.4°F). In contrast, November, the previous month, experiences slightly warmer daytime temperatures, typically fluctuating between 28°C (82.4°F) to 30°C (86°F).

Wind speeds in December continue to decrease, generally ranging from 20 to 26km/h (16.2mph). The occurrence of dust storms becomes less frequent, but they may still arise, particularly in regions with loose, sandy soil. The overall climate during December in Western Sahara signifies the arrival of the winter season, marked by cooler temperatures and reduced daylight hours.

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• Samara - December »
  The month with the most rainfall in Samara, Western Sahara, is December, when the rain falls for 2 days and typically aggregates up to 9mm (0.35") of precipitation. The month with the shortest days in Samara is December, with an average of 10h and 30min of daylight.
• El-Aaiún - December »
  January, February and December, with an average high-temperature of 20°C (68°F), are the coldest months in El-Aaiún, Western Sahara. The month with the shortest days in El-Aaiún is December, with an average of 10h and 30min of daylight.
• Tichla - December »
  The months with the least sunshine in Tichla are January, February and December, with an average of 9.6h of sunshine. The months with the lowest UV index in Tichla are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.
• Peninsula de Rio de Oro - December »
  In Peninsula de Rio de Oro the average seawater temperature in December is 20°C (68°F). With an average of 7.3h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Peninsula de Rio de Oro, Western Sahara.
• Guelta Zemmur - December »
  The month with the shortest days in Guelta Zemmur is December, with an average of 10h and 36min of daylight. In Guelta Zemmur, Western Sahara, in December, it is raining for 0.7 days, with typically 1mm (0.04") of accumulated precipitation.
• Bu Craa - December »
  The least humid month in Bu Craa is December, with an average relative humidity of 54%. With an average of 10h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Bu Craa.
• Oum Dreyga - December »
  The months with the highest humidity in Oum Dreyga, Western Sahara, are January, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 31%. The months with the lowest UV index in Oum Dreyga are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.
• Metmárfag - December »
  December is the least humid month in Metmárfag with an average relative humidity of 54%. December has the shortest days of the year in Metmárfag, Western Sahara, with an average of 10h and 30min of daylight.
• Laayoune Plage - December »
  On the last day of December, in Laayoune Plage, Western Sahara, sunrise is at 08:42 and sunset at 19:10 +01. In Laayoune Plage, Western Sahara, in December, it is raining for 2.5 days, with typically 3mm (0.12") of accumulated precipitation.