December weather forecastGachoka, Kenya

December

Weather in December

The first month of the summer, December, is also a moderately hot month in Gachoka, Kenya, with temperature in the range of an average high of 24.5°C (76.1°F) and an average low of 13°C (55.4°F).

Temperature

Gachoka's weather in December displays an average high-temperature of a still warm 24.5°C (76.1°F), showing minor disparity from November's 24.4°C (75.9°F). During the month of December, Gachoka experiences a steady low-temperature average of 13°C (55.4°F).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 11.7 days. Throughout December, 47mm (1.85") of precipitation is accumulated. In Gachoka, during the entire year, the rain falls for 198.6 days and collects up to 784mm (30.87") of precipitation.

Daylight

December has the longest days of the year, with an average of 12h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:14 and sunset at 18:23. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 06:28 and sunset at 18:37 EAT.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 9.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are March through August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: During December, 5 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Be careful. Light complexion individuals might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.

Updated: Jan 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In Gachoka, 24.5°C (76.1°F) is the average high-temperature and 13°C (55.4°F) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in March is appraised at 29°C (84.2°F).

In Gachoka, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

In Gachoka, Kenya, during December, the rain falls for 11.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 47mm (1.85") of precipitation.

December has the longest days of the year in Gachoka, Kenya, with an average of 12h and 12min of daylight.

In Gachoka, Kenya, the average day length in December is 12h and 10min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:14 and sunset at 18:23. On the last day of the month, in Gachoka, sunrise is at 06:28 and sunset at 18:37 EAT.

In Gachoka, Kenya, the average sunshine duration in December is 9.4h.

The months with the lowest UV index are March through August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

In Gachoka, Kenya, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Long-term

Year J F M A M J J A S O N December

Nov

December

Jan

Average high temperature

24.4°C

24.5°C

26.2°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

7.6km/h

8.9km/h

10km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

7.8

16.1

22.3

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Gachoka, Kenya

Average high temperature in December: 24.5°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are February and March (27.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (22.7°C).

Average low temperature in December: 13°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is October (15.2°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are July and December (13°C).

Average pressure in December
Gachoka, Kenya

Average pressure in December: 1014mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1016.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is March (1012.9mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Gachoka, Kenya

Average wind speed in December: 7.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (6.2km/h).

Average humidity in December
Gachoka, Kenya

Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (62%).

Average rainfall in December
Gachoka, Kenya

Average rainfall in December: 47mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (155mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (20mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Gachoka, Kenya

Average rainfall days in December: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (24.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.3 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Gachoka, Kenya

Average daylight in December: 12h and 12min

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

Average sunshine in December: 9h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 8h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Gachoka, Kenya

Average sunshine days in December: 16.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (4.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Gachoka, Kenya

Average UV index in December: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, February and September (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (UV index 5).