December weather forecastGathanji, Kenya

December

Weather in December

The first month of the summer, December, is a moderately hot month in Gathanji, Kenya, with temperature in the range of an average high of 23.2°C (73.8°F) and an average low of 10.6°C (51.1°F).

Temperature

The average high-temperature during December is a warm 23.2°C (73.8°F), almost matching the conditions of the preceding month. Gathanji reports a substantial plunge from daytime highs during the nights of December, with an average low-temperature of 10.6°C (51.1°F).

Humidity

In Gathanji, Kenya, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 19 days. Throughout December, 60mm (2.36") of precipitation is accumulated. In Gathanji, during the entire year, the rain falls for 213.3 days and collects up to 671mm (26.42") 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 December, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:26. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 18:40 EAT.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Gathanji is 8.9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Gathanji, Kenya, are January through May, September, October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 5 translates into these guidelines:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes.

Updated: Jan 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature in Gathanji, Kenya, during December is 23.2°C (73.8°F) and the low-temperature is 10.6°C (51.1°F).

In December, the average relative humidity in Gathanji, Kenya, is 76%.

In Gathanji, during December, the rain falls for 19 days and regularly aggregates up to 60mm (2.36") of precipitation.

The month with the longest days in Gathanji is December, with an average of 12h and 12min of daylight.

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

On the first day of December in Gathanji, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:26. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 18:40 EAT.

In Gathanji, Kenya, the average sunshine duration in December is 8.9h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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

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December

Jan

Average high temperature

22.7°C

23.2°C

24.7°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

7.7km/h

7.5km/h

8.3km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

4.4

7.9

17.1

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Gathanji, Kenya

Average high temperature in December: 23.2°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are February and March (25.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (20.6°C).

Average low temperature in December: 10.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is April (12°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (9.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Gathanji, Kenya

Average pressure in December: 1014.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1016.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is March (1013.5mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Gathanji, Kenya

Average wind speed in December: 6.7km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and October (7.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (6.5km/h).

Average humidity in December
Gathanji, Kenya

Average humidity in December: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (65%).

Average rainfall in December
Gathanji, Kenya

Average rainfall in December: 60mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (104mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (29mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Gathanji, Kenya

Average rainfall days in December: 19 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (25 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.1 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Gathanji, 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: 8h and 54min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Gathanji, Kenya

Average sunshine days in December: 7.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (3.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Gathanji, Kenya

Average UV index in December: 5

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