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Shaffa Weather in December

Shaffa in December

The short of it: Shaffa in December averages a high of 31 °C (88 °F) and a low of 14 °C (57 °F), with 0.0 mm (0.00 in) of rain and about 11 h 31 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are December and January. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 31° · low 14° · rain 0.0 mm · daylight 11 h 31 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: December & January

December in Shaffa brings afternoons near 31° and nights around 14°, with about 0.0 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 0.0 mm, the 9th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 31 min in mid-December.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates December 4 of 5 for a visit; it is the best month of the year to come.

Against its neighbours, Shaffa runs cooler than most and wetter than most in December. Biu, 19 km to the NW, sees much the same highs.

December in Shaffa, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus November
2° colder, 0.0 mm more rain
Versus January
about the same
Day–night spread
17°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 31 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BiuBorno State19 km NW31°13°0.0 mm
MiringaBorno State32 km NW31°13°0.0 mm
ShaniBorno State44 km SW34°16°0.0 mm
GombiAdamawa58 km SE32°14°0.0 mm
WuyoBorno State71 km W34°15°0.0 mm
DamboaBorno State86 km NNE32°14°0.0 mm
HinnaGombe State94 km WSW33°16°0.0 mm
UbaBorno State97 km E32°15°0.0 mm

The Almanac · Shaffa Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Recommended
The Almanac Speaks
December
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Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 0.0 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Climate of Shaffa by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January31°14°0.0 mm10 km/h11 h 34 min✦✦✦✦
February34°16°0.0 mm9 km/h11 h 47 min✦✦✦
March37°20°1.0 mm10 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦
April37°23°16 mm10 km/h12 h 21 min✦✦✦
May35°23°61 mm9 km/h12 h 36 min✦✦
June32°22°99 mm10 km/h12 h 44 min✦✦
July30°21°189 mm9 km/h12 h 41 min✦✦
August28°20°250 mm8 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦
September29°20°142 mm7 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦
October31°20°39 mm7 km/h11 h 53 min✦✦✦✦
November33°17°0.0 mm8 km/h11 h 38 min✦✦✦✦
December31°14°0.0 mm8 km/h11 h 31 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Shaffa in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Shaffa in December?

Days average 31 °C (88 °F) and nights 14 °C (57 °F), with about 0.0 mm (0.00 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 0.0 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Is December a good time to visit Shaffa?

The Almanac gives December 4 of 5 (recommended). It is the best month of the year to visit.

How long are the days in Shaffa in December?

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

Does it snow in Shaffa in December?

Hardly — December nights average 14 °C (57 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Shaffa in December?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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