Ghana Weather in December: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
December is the beginning of the dry season in Ghana, which lasts until February. The weather in Ghana in December is hot and dry, with average temperatures ranging from 26.2°C (79.1°F) to 33.1°C (91.5°F). The humidity is relatively high, averaging around 75.3%. Ghana experiences a slight decrease in precipitation during December, with an average of 0.08 inches of rainfall and a 25.8% chance of precipitation. The country is typically covered by partly cloudy skies, with an average cloud cover of 30.7%. The Harmattan winds from the Sahara Desert begin to blow in December, bringing dry and dusty air to the country. These winds can sometimes be strong, with an average wind speed of 18.8 km/h (11.7 mph) and gusts up to 18.4 km/h (11.4 mph). The visibility is generally good, with an average of 8.3 kilometers (5.2 miles). Overall, December marks the transition to the dry season in Ghana, with hot and dry weather, occasional rainfall, and the arrival of the Harmattan winds.
What is the temperature in Ghana in December?
Average air temperature in Ghana is 29°C (84.3°F) in December. The outside temperature in Ghana feels like 33.2°C (91.8°F) on a typical December day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 33.1°C (91.5°F) and feels like 38.6°C (101.5°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 26.2°C (79.1°F) which feels like 27°C (80.6°F).
How hot is Ghana in December?
The hot temperature in December in Ghana rises to 35.1°C (95.2°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 75.3% humidity. During hottest days of December it feels like 40.9 °C (105.6°F). The average maximum temp in Ghana is 33.1°C (105.6°F) during day time in December.
How cold is Ghana in December?
The coldest temp in Ghana in December drops to 24.5°C (76.1°F) during the cold nights. With 18.8km/h (11.7mph) winds and 75.3% humidity it feels like 24.5°C (76.1°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 26.2°C (79.1°F) during night time in December.
Does it rain in Ghana in December?
Yes, it rains for 11 days in Ghana in December averaging 0.08 mm of precipitation. Ghana has a 25.8% chance for rain throughout the entire month of December.
How much does it rain in Ghana throughout December?
Ghana has 0.08 mm (0 inch) of rain per day on average in December. It rains for an average of 11 days out of the entire month.
Is Ghana windy in December?
The average speed of wind in Ghana during December is 18.8km/h (11.7mph) and average windgust is 18.4km/h (11.4mph). On some days in December wind can reach up to 24.6km/h (15.3mph).
What is the direction of the wind in Ghana in December?
Most days of December the wind is blowing from South-Southwest direction in Ghana.
What are the humidity levels in Ghana in December?
The average humidity levels in Ghana in December are 75.3%. Daily humidity levels in Ghana range from 58.3% to 82.4% during December.
How many hours of daylight are in Ghana in December?
Ghana has 11 hours 48 minutes of daylight in December on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Ghana in December is at 6:02:28 and the sunset is at 17:50:44.
What is the cloud coverage in Ghana in December?
Clouds cover 30.7% of the sky on average throughout December in Ghana. The cloud coverage ranges from 3.3% to 50.3% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in December in Ghana?
The average UV index in Ghana is 9 in December. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 8 to 9.
What is the solar radiation in Ghana in December?
The average solar radiation is 266.4 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Ghana during December. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 243.8 W/m2 to 273.6 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during December in Ghana?
The average solar energy during December in Ghana is 23 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 20.9 MJ/m2, to 23.6 MJ/m2 during December.
Are there severe weather risks in Ghana in December?
Yes, there is a 35.2% risk for severe weather in Ghana in December.
What is the air pressure in Ghana in December?
On average the air pressure in Ghana in December is 1010.8 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1008.8 mb to 1012.3 mb.
What is the visibility in Ghana in December?
The average daylight visibility in Ghana in December is 8.3 km (5.2 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 4.3 km (2.7 miles) to 12.9 km (8 miles) throughout December.
What is the dew point in Ghana in December?
The average dew point in Ghana during December is 24°C (75.1°F).
Where is the data for Ghana climate in December coming from?
The climate data for Ghana in December is collected from the following weather stations.
- KOFORIDUA, GH
- AKUSE, GH
- KOTOKA INTERNATIONAL, GH
- TEMA, GH
- DGAA