December weather forecastGathanga, Kenya

December weather forecast for Gathanga, Kenya: The first month of the summer, December, is still a warm month in Gathanga, Kenya, with an average temperature varying between 13.9°C (57°F) and 24.1°C (75.4°F). In Gathanga, in December, it is raining for 20.1 days, with typically 58mm (2.28") of accumulated precipitation.

December

Weather in December

The first month of the summer, December, is still a warm month in Gathanga, Kenya, with an average temperature varying between 13.9°C (57°F) and 24.1°C (75.4°F).

Temperature

The advent of December observes an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 24.1°C (75.4°F), nearly identical to November's 24°C (75.2°F). Gathanga's average low-temperature in December is measured at a moderate 13.9°C (57°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In Gathanga, in December, it is raining for 20.1 days, with typically 58mm (2.28") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 241.5 rainfall days, and 676mm (26.61") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 12h and 12min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:27. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 18:41 EAT.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 9.1h.

UV index

January through August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 5 in December transforms into this advice:
Ensure safety - Imperative it is to shield skin and eyes from damage. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly.

Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in December, in Gathanga, is 24.1°C (75.4°F) and the average low-temperature is 13.9°C (57°F). In February, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is calculated to be 28°C (82.4°F).

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

In December, in Gathanga, the rain falls for 20.1 days. Throughout December, 58mm (2.28") of precipitation is accumulated.

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

The average day length in December is 12h and 11min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:27. On the last day of the month, in Gathanga, sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 18:41 EAT.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 9.1h.

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

In Gathanga, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Gathanga, Kenya

  • Average high temperature in December: 24.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (27°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (22.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 13.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is April (15.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (12.7°C).

Average pressure in December
Gathanga, Kenya

  • Average pressure in December: 1014.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1016.8mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are February and March (1013.4mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Gathanga, Kenya

  • Average wind speed in December: 11.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (11.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (6.1km/h).

Average humidity in December
Gathanga, Kenya

  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (65%).

Average rainfall in December
Gathanga, Kenya

  • Average rainfall in December: 58mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (125mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (28mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Gathanga, Kenya

  • Average rainfall days in December: 20.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (27.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (12.3 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Gathanga, 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 6min

The months with the most sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are April and May (Average sunshine: 8h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Gathanga, Kenya

  • Average sunshine days in December: 7.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (15.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (1.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Gathanga, Kenya

  • Average UV index in December: 5

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

Average cloud cover in December
Gathanga, Kenya

  • Average cloud cover in December: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in December
Gathanga, Kenya

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are September and October (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are April and May (7km).