December weather forecastEldoret, Kenya

December

Weather in December

Eldoret in December offers an amalgamation of weather experiences, with temperatures oscillating between 12.3°C (54.1°F) and 23.7°C (74.7°F). While the wind speed sees a minor increase, the city experiences a moderation in other weather variables such as sunshine hours, rainfall, and humidity. This balance proves ideal for enjoying end-of-year festivities without worrying about extreme weather. As Eldoret bids farewell to December, it steps into a New Year embracing warmer days and nights.

Temperature

The onset of December brings an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 23.7°C (74.7°F), nearly matching the November temperature. In Eldoret, the average nighttime temperature during December is a cool 12.3°C (54.1°F).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Eldoret, Kenya, is 68%.

Rainfall

In Eldoret, in December, during 16.2 rainfall days, 62mm (2.44") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Eldoret, during the entire year, the rain falls for 233.9 days and collects up to 1121mm (44.13") of precipitation.

Daylight

With an average of 12h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December in Eldoret, sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 18:30. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:39 and sunset at 18:44 EAT.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 9.5h.

UV index

January through May, July, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 5 suggests this advice:
Take measures. Individuals with light skin might experience burns in under 30 minutes. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature in Eldoret during December is 23.7°C (74.7°F) and the low-temperature is 12.3°C (54.1°F).

In December, the average relative humidity in Eldoret, Kenya, is 68%.

In Eldoret, in December, during 16.2 rainfall days, 62mm (2.44") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

The month with the shortest days in Eldoret, Kenya, is December, with an average of 12h and 6min of daylight.

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

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 18:30. On the last day of the month, in Eldoret, sunrise is at 06:39 and sunset at 18:44 EAT.

In Eldoret, the average sunshine duration in December is 9.5h.

The months with the highest UV index in Eldoret, Kenya, are January through May, July, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Eldoret, Kenya

  • Average high temperature in December: 23.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (26.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (20.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 12.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is March (13.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is June (10.9°C).

Average pressure in December
Eldoret, Kenya

  • Average pressure in December: 1013.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1015.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1012.3mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Eldoret, Kenya

  • Average wind speed in December: 10.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (12.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (3.8km/h).

Average humidity in December
Eldoret, Kenya

  • Average humidity in December: 68%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (54%).

Average rainfall in December
Eldoret, Kenya

  • Average rainfall in December: 62mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (160mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (21mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Eldoret, Kenya

  • Average rainfall days in December: 16.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (25.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.3 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Eldoret, 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 30min

The month with the most sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 8h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Eldoret, Kenya

  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (3.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Eldoret, Kenya

  • Average UV index in December: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, July, September, October, November and December (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are June and August (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in December
Eldoret, Kenya

  • Average cloud cover in December: 24

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in December
Eldoret, Kenya

  • Average visibility in December: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, June, July and August (8km).