December weather forecastGicheru, Kenya

December

Weather in December

The first month of the summer, December, is also a moderately hot month in Gicheru, Kenya, with temperature in the range of an average high of 24.1°C (75.4°F) and an average low of 13.9°C (57°F).

Temperature

Gicheru's entry into December measures an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 24.1°C (75.4°F), closely parallel to the preceding month. During the nights in December, Gicheru experiences a consistent average temperature of 13.9°C (57°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In Gicheru, in December, during 20.1 rainfall days, 58mm (2.28") of precipitation is typically accumulated. 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 the month, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 18:28. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 06:31 and sunset at 18:42 EAT.

Sunshine

In Gicheru, the average sunshine in December is 9.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 5 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Suggestions to elude sunburn are provided. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.

Updated: Jun 19, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature during December is 24.1°C (75.4°F) and the low-temperature is 13.9°C (57°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in February is calculated to be 28°C (82.4°F).

In Gicheru, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

In Gicheru, in December, during 20.1 rainfall days, 58mm (2.28") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

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

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

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 18:28. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:31 and sunset at 18:42 EAT.

The average sunshine duration in December is 9.1h.

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

In Gicheru, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability 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°C

24.1°C

25.7°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

11.8km/h

12.2km/h

12.3km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

3.3

7.6

15.3

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Gicheru, 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
Gicheru, 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
Gicheru, 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
Gicheru, 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
Gicheru, 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
Gicheru, 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
Gicheru, 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
Gicheru, 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
Gicheru, 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).