December weather forecastGatwamba, Kenya

December

Weather in December

The first month of the summer, December, is still a warm month in Gatwamba, Kenya, with an average temperature varying between 12.8°C (55°F) and 24.5°C (76.1°F).

Temperature

December's arrival presents an average high temperature of a still moderately hot 24.5°C (76.1°F), indicating consistency with November's weather. In December, the recorded average low-temperature in Gatwamba is a cool 12.8°C (55°F).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Gatwamba, in December, it is raining for 16 days, with typically 38mm (1.5") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Gatwamba, there are 213.5 rainfall days, and 642mm (25.28") of precipitation is accumulated.

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 06:17 and sunset at 18:27. On the last day of December, in Gatwamba, sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 18:41 EAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Gatwamba is 9.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Gatwamba are January through August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 5 transforms into the following instructions:
Be mindful. Individuals with a lighter skin tone may suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades.

Updated: Jan 31, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in December, in Gatwamba, is 24.5°C (76.1°F), while the low-temperature averages to 12.8°C (55°F). In March, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is evaluated at 29°C (84.2°F).

The average relative humidity in December in Gatwamba is 79%.

In Gatwamba, in December, it is raining for 16 days, with typically 38mm (1.5") of accumulated precipitation.

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

In December, the average day length is 12h and 11min.

On the first day of December in Gatwamba, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 18:27. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 18:41 EAT.

In Gatwamba, the average sunshine duration in December is 9.3h.

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

In Gatwamba, 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 unprotected exposure to 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

24.5°C

26.2°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

9.7km/h

10.6km/h

11.3km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

6.7

12.1

21.3

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Gatwamba, 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 months with the lowest average high temperature are June and July (23.3°C).

Average low temperature in December: 12.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is April (14.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (12.6°C).

Average pressure in December
Gatwamba, Kenya

Average pressure in December: 1014.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1016.6mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are February and March (1013.4mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Gatwamba, Kenya

Average wind speed in December: 9.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (10.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (5.4km/h).

Average humidity in December
Gatwamba, Kenya

Average humidity in December: 79%

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

Average rainfall in December
Gatwamba, Kenya

Average rainfall in December: 38mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (117mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (20mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Gatwamba, Kenya

Average rainfall days in December: 16 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (25.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.5 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Gatwamba, 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 18min

The months with the most sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 8h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Gatwamba, Kenya

Average sunshine days in December: 12.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (3.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Gatwamba, 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).