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Somone Weather in December

Somone in December

The short of it: Somone in December averages a high of 30 °C (86 °F) and a low of 18 °C (65 °F), with 1.0 mm (0.04 in) of rain and about 11 h 16 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and February. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 30° · low 18° · rain 1.0 mm · daylight 11 h 16 min

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

December in Somone brings afternoons near 30° and nights around 18°, with about 1.0 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 30° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 6th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 16 min in mid-December.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates December 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are January and February.

Against its neighbours, Somone runs cooler than most and wetter than most in December. Ngaparou, 3 km to the SE, sees much the same highs.

December in Somone, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus November
2° colder, 0.0 mm more rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 16 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
NgaparouThies3 km SE30°18°1.0 mm
SaliThies8 km SE31°18°1.0 mm
NguékhokhThies8 km ENE32°18°1.0 mm
PoponguineThies9 km NNW30°18°1.0 mm
MbourThies14 km ESE32°18°1.0 mm
WarangThies19 km SE32°18°1.0 mm
SéndouDakar25 km NW31°18°1.0 mm
Bargny GuèdjDakar28 km NW31°18°1.0 mm

The Almanac · Somone Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
December
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Days run hot, near 30° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Climate of Somone by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January29°17°1.0 mm13 km/h11 h 21 min✦✦✦✦✦
February30°17°0.0 mm16 km/h11 h 39 min✦✦✦✦
March31°18°0.0 mm16 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦✦
April30°19°0.0 mm15 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦✦✦
May30°20°0.0 mm14 km/h12 h 48 min✦✦✦✦
June31°23°12 mm13 km/h12 h 59 min✦✦✦✦
July31°24°77 mm12 km/h12 h 54 min✦✦
August31°24°187 mm10 km/h12 h 36 min✦✦
September31°24°141 mm10 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦
October32°24°30 mm10 km/h11 h 47 min✦✦✦✦
November32°21°1.0 mm10 km/h11 h 26 min✦✦✦✦
December30°18°1.0 mm12 km/h11 h 16 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Somone in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Somone in December?

Days average 30 °C (86 °F) and nights 18 °C (65 °F), with about 1.0 mm (0.04 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 30° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Is December a good time to visit Somone?

The Almanac gives December 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are January and February.

How long are the days in Somone in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 11 h 16 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 12 h 59 min.

Does it snow in Somone in December?

Hardly — December nights average 18 °C (65 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Somone in December?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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