December weather forecastDzirive, Kenya

Weather in December

The first month of the summer, December, is still a hot month in Dzirive, Kenya, with an average temperature fluctuating between 23.9°C (75°F) and 31.9°C (89.4°F).

Temperature

Upon the beginning of December, Dzirive's high-temperatures register at a still hot 31.9°C (89.4°F), closely mirroring the preceding month. Dzirive, during the nights of December, experiences an average temperature drop to a warm 23.9°C (75°F).

Heat index

For most parts of December, the heat index is appraised at an extremely hot 42°C (107.6°F). More preventive actions are needed, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is significant. Prolonged activity may trigger heatstroke.
Take note of the fact that heat index values are based on shaded circumstances with light airflows. Uninterrupted exposure to the sun may boost the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. Elements such as metabolic variations, pregnancy, and physical exertion can influence one's weather perception. It is noteworthy to mention that direct sunlight exposure can augment the felt temperature, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. Children frequently do not understand the need for recuperation and hydration. Thirst, being a late manifestation of dehydration, underlines the need to hydrate frequently, especially when engaging in prolonged physical exercises.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration. Excessive warmth is eliminated from the body by evaporation of sweat. Under conditions of increased relative humidity, the evaporation rate lessens, causing the body to retain more heat than under less humid conditions. Overheating can ensue when the body accumulates more heat than it can release, and dehydration severity may vary.

Humidity

January through March, June, July and December, with an average relative humidity of 74%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

In Dzirive, in December, during 21.5 rainfall days, 45mm (1.77") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Dzirive, during the entire year, the rain falls for 204.6 days and collects up to 605mm (23.82") of precipitation.

Daylight

December has the longest days of the year, with an average of 12h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Dzirive, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 18:23. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:14 and sunset at 18:38 EAT.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Dzirive, Kenya, is 9.5h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through May, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 7 in December translates into the following instructions:
Uphold preventive measures and conform to sun safety guidelines. Defending against skin and eye harm is crucial. Avoid direct sunlight between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Keep in mind that shade structures may not provide complete protection. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.