December weather forecastGathehu, Kenya

December

Weather in December

The first month of the summer, December, is a warm month in Gathehu, Kenya, with an average temperature fluctuating between 10.6°C (51.1°F) and 23.2°C (73.8°F).

Temperature

The initiation of December sees an average high-temperature of a moderately hot 23.2°C (73.8°F), showing minor variations from the previous month. Gathehu documents a significant temperature variance in December, with the mean nighttime lows settling at a cool 10.6°C (51.1°F).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 19 days. Throughout December, 60mm (2.36") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 212.1 rainfall days, and 663mm (26.1") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the longest days of the year in Gathehu, with an average of 12h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Gathehu, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:24. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 18:38 EAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Gathehu, 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 medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 5 in December translates into this advice:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.

Updated: Jan 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In Gathehu, in December, the average high-temperature is 23.2°C (73.8°F), and the average low-temperature is 10.6°C (51.1°F).

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

In December, the rain falls for 19 days. Throughout December, 60mm (2.36") of precipitation is accumulated.

With an average of 12h and 6min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year in Gathehu, Kenya.

In December, the average day length in Gathehu is 12h and 9min.

On the first day of December in Gathehu, Kenya, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:24. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 18:38 EAT.

In Gathehu, the average sunshine duration in December is 9h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Gathehu is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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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

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
Gathehu, 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
Gathehu, 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
Gathehu, 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
Gathehu, 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
Gathehu, 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
Gathehu, 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
Gathehu, Kenya

Average daylight in December: 12h and 6min

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

Average sunshine in December: 9h and 0min

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
Gathehu, 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
Gathehu, 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).