December weather forecastGilgil, Kenya

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the summer in Gilgil, is still a pleasant month, with an average temperature ranging between min 10.5°C (50.9°F) and max 21.9°C (71.4°F).

Temperature

The advent of December brings an average high-temperature of a still pleasant 21.9°C (71.4°F), exhibiting minor difference from the previous month. Gilgil records an average low-temperature of 10.5°C (50.9°F) throughout the month of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 73%.

Rainfall

In Gilgil, during December, the rain falls for 14.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 50mm (1.97") of precipitation. In Gilgil, during the entire year, the rain falls for 206.3 days and collects up to 657mm (25.87") of precipitation.

Daylight

With an average of 12h and 12min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year in Gilgil.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 18:28. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 18:42 EAT.

Sunshine

In Gilgil, the average sunshine in December is 9.3h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Gilgil are January through May, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 5 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.

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

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 21.9°C (71.4°F) and 10.5°C (50.9°F) respectively.

In December, the average relative humidity in Gilgil, Kenya, is 73%.

In December, the rain falls for 14.4 days. Throughout December, 50mm (1.97") of precipitation is accumulated.

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

The average day length in December is 12h and 9min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 18:28. On the last day of the month, in Gilgil, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 18:42 EAT.

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

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

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat 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

22°C

21.9°C

23.4°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

7.9km/h

8.9km/h

9.6km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

5.7

12.2

19.6

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Gilgil, Kenya

Average high temperature in December: 21.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (24.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (20.9°C).

Average low temperature in December: 10.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is April (12.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.9°C).

Average pressure in December
Gilgil, 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 February (1013.6mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Gilgil, Kenya

Average wind speed in December: 7.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (6.5km/h).

Average humidity in December
Gilgil, Kenya

Average humidity in December: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (59%).

Average rainfall in December
Gilgil, Kenya

Average rainfall in December: 50mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (94mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (18mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Gilgil, Kenya

Average rainfall days in December: 14.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (24 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.8 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Gilgil, 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 month with the most sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Gilgil, Kenya

Average sunshine days in December: 12.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (3.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Gilgil, Kenya

Average UV index in December: 5

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