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Ikem Weather in December

Ikem in December

The short of it: Ikem in December averages a high of 33 °C (92 °F) and a low of 20 °C (69 °F), with 4.0 mm (0.16 in) of rain and about 11 h 44 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are November and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 33° · low 20° · rain 4.0 mm · daylight 11 h 44 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: November & August

Thirty years of records give Ikem an average December high of 33°, a low of 20° and some 4.0 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 33° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the driest month of the year, only 4.0 mm of rain.

The sun is up for about 11 h 44 min in mid-December.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates December 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are November and August.

Against its neighbours, Ikem runs warmer than most and wetter than most in December. Eha Amufu, 14 km to the SSE, sees much the same highs.

December in Ikem, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus November
1° warmer, 23 mm less rain
Versus January
about the same
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 44 min
Average wind
5 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Eha AmufuEnugu State14 km SSE33°21°4.0 mm
Obolo-Eke (1)Enugu State15 km NW33°20°3.0 mm
OpiEnugu State31 km W32°20°4.0 mm
NsukkaEnugu State36 km WNW32°20°4.0 mm
OtukpaBenue State36 km N32°19°4.0 mm
Enugu-EzikeEnugu State36 km NW32°20°4.0 mm
EffiumEbonyi State41 km ESE34°21°5.0 mm
AkuEnugu State44 km W33°20°3.0 mm

The Almanac · Ikem Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
December
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Days run hot, near 33° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the driest month of the year, only 4.0 mm of rain.

Climate of Ikem by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January34°21°5.0 mm5 km/h11 h 46 min✦✦✦
February35°23°14 mm6 km/h11 h 54 min✦✦✦
March35°25°42 mm6 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦
April34°24°108 mm7 km/h12 h 16 min✦
May32°24°197 mm6 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦
June30°22°236 mm6 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦
July29°22°223 mm6 km/h12 h 29 min✦✦
August29°22°244 mm6 km/h12 h 20 min✦✦✦
September29°22°315 mm5 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦
October30°22°207 mm4 km/h11 h 58 min✦✦
November33°22°27 mm4 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦✦✦
December33°20°4.0 mm5 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ikem in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ikem in December?

Days average 33 °C (92 °F) and nights 20 °C (69 °F), with about 4.0 mm (0.16 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 33° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the driest month of the year, only 4.0 mm of rain.

Is December a good time to visit Ikem?

The Almanac gives December 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are November and August.

How long are the days in Ikem in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 11 h 44 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 12 h 31 min.

Does it snow in Ikem in December?

Hardly — December nights average 20 °C (69 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Ikem in December?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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