December weather forecastDad Dogh, Kenya

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Dad Dogh, is still a tropical month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 33.5°C (92.3°F) and an average low of 24.4°C (75.9°F).

Temperature

The weather during December records an average high-temperature of a still tropical 33.5°C (92.3°F), closely mirroring the preceding month. An average low-temperature of 24.4°C (75.9°F) marks the nights throughout December.

Heat index

For most parts of December, the heat index is calculated to be a sweltering 38°C (100.4°F). Undertake additional precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could happen. Heatstroke could occur from sustained activity.
For clarity, heat index numbers account for light winds and areas under shade. The heat index could experience an increase of 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', provides an understanding of perceived warmth by combining temperature and relative humidity. One's weather perception can be influenced by a range of factors including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their level of physical activity. The sun, when shining directly, can have a significant impact on the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular significance for children. Young ones generally face higher dangers than adults since they sweat less. Along with their large skin surface area compared totheir small bodies and increased heat production from their activities, the risks are heightened.
Perspiring is the body's way of cooling down, particularly by allowing sweat to evaporate and take the heat with it. An elevated level of relative humidity hinders evaporation, leading to decreased heat elimination from the body, inducing a sensation of excess heat. Overheating and dehydration threats arise when heat gain goes beyond what the body can comfortably shed.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 53%.

Rainfall

In Dad Dogh, in December, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 35mm (1.38") of accumulated precipitation. In Dad Dogh, during the entire year, the rain falls for 106.2 days and collects up to 366mm (14.41") of precipitation.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 12h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset at 18:08. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 18:22 EAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 9.1h.

UV index

March through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 7 in December leads to these guidelines:
Beware of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals risk burning in less than 20 minutes. The Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key.

Frequently asked questions

In Dad Dogh, 33.5°C (92.3°F) is the average high-temperature and 24.4°C (75.9°F) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in December is calculated to be 38°C (100.4°F).

In Dad Dogh, Kenya, the average relative humidity in December is 53%.

In Dad Dogh, Kenya, in December, during 11.5 rainfall days, 35mm (1.38") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 12h and 6min of daylight.

In December, the average day length in Dad Dogh, Kenya, is 12h and 5min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset at 18:08. On the last day of the month, in Dad Dogh, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 18:22 EAT.

The average sunshine duration in December is 9.1h.

March through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index in Dad Dogh, Kenya.

In Dad Dogh, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Dad Dogh, Kenya

  • Average high temperature in December: 33.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (36.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (31.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is March (25.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (22.4°C).

Average pressure in December
Dad Dogh, Kenya

  • Average pressure in December: 1010.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1014mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are February and March (1009.3mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Dad Dogh, Kenya

  • Average wind speed in December: 13.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (25.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (13.6km/h).

Average humidity in December
Dad Dogh, Kenya

  • Average humidity in December: 53%

The months with the highest relative humidity are April and May (62%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (41%).

Average rainfall in December
Dad Dogh, Kenya

  • Average rainfall in December: 35mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (97mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July, August and September (1mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Dad Dogh, Kenya

  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (21.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.3 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Dad Dogh, Kenya

  • Average daylight in December: 12h and 6min

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

  • Average sunshine in December: 9h and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 7h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Dad Dogh, Kenya

  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (27.8 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are April and November (6.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Dad Dogh, Kenya

  • Average UV index in December: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January and February (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).

Average cloud cover in December
Dad Dogh, Kenya

  • Average cloud cover in December: 24

The month with the most cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in December
Dad Dogh, Kenya

  • 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).