December weather forecast
Néma, Mauritania

December

Weather in December

December brings forth the coldest month in Néma with the arrival of pleasantly cool and dry weather. Despite the reduced temperatures, the city basks in the glory of ample sunlight, indicative of its desert location. Winds tend to be a bit brisk, adding to the season's chill. The humidity and cloud cover both show a slight increase compared to November, giving the month a slightly different ambiance. As the month concludes, Néma readies itself to ring in the New Year and cycle back to the crisp weather of January.

Temperature

The start of December signals a gentle decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from 34.4°C (93.9°F) in November to a still hot 30.1°C (86.2°F). Néma, after hot December days, encounters a marked drop to an average nighttime temperature of 17.9°C (64.2°F).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 17%.

Rainfall

February, November and December are months without rainfall.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 11h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset at 17:54. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:57 and sunset at 18:07 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 8.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests these recommendations:
Use measures and accept sun safety conventions. Guarding against skin and eye trauma is of high priority. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, and note that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer full sun protection. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious.

Frequently asked questions

Is it hot during December?
Néma in December has an average high-temperature of 30.1°C (86.2°F) and an average low-temperature of 17.9°C (64.2°F). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is appraised at 43°C (109.4°F).
What is the average humidity in December?
In Néma, the average relative humidity in December is 17%.
What is the driest month?
February, November and December are months without rainfall.
Does it rain in December?
In Néma, in December, it doesn't rain. In January, it rains.
What is the month with the shortest days?
With an average of 11h and 12min 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 10min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in December?
In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset at 17:54. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:57 and sunset at 18:07 GMT.
How many hours of sunshine does Néma have in December?
In December, the average sunshine duration is 8.4h.
When is the lowest UV index?
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.
What is the UV index intensity in December?
In Néma, the average daily maximum UV index in December 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 - Néma, Mauritania
Average temperature in December
Néma, Mauritania
  • Average high temperature in December: 30.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (41.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 17.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is June (30.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.1°C).

Average pressure in December - Néma, Mauritania
Average pressure in December
Néma, Mauritania
  • Average pressure in December: 1014.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1015.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (1008.2mbar).

Average wind speed in December - Néma, Mauritania
Average wind speed in December
Néma, Mauritania
  • Average wind speed in December: 19.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (19.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (13.2km/h).

Average humidity in December - Néma, Mauritania
Average humidity in December
Néma, Mauritania
  • Average humidity in December: 17%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (44%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (12%).

Average rainfall in December - Néma, Mauritania
Average rainfall in December
Néma, Mauritania
  • Average rainfall in December: 0mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (60mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February, November and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Néma, Mauritania
Average rainfall days in December
Néma, Mauritania
  • Average rainfall days in December: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (10.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (0.2 days).

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Néma, Mauritania
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Néma, Mauritania
  • Average daylight in December: 11h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 8h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 7h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December - Néma, Mauritania
Average sunshine days in December
Néma, Mauritania
  • 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 August (18.8 days).

Average UV index in December - Néma, Mauritania
Average UV index in December
Néma, Mauritania
  • Average UV index in December: 6

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

Average cloud cover in December - Néma, Mauritania
Average cloud cover in December
Néma, Mauritania
  • Average cloud cover in December: 11

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 20).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in December - Néma, Mauritania
Average visibility in December
Néma, Mauritania
  • 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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