December weather forecastGitwe, Kenya

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the summer in Gitwe, is still a warm month, with an average temperature ranging between max 24.5°C (76.1°F) and min 12.8°C (55°F).

Temperature

The transition from November to December sees average high-temperatures adjusting to a still moderately hot 24.5°C (76.1°F), identical to the previous month. During the month of December, the temperature falls to an average of 12.8°C (55°F).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Gitwe, Kenya, during December, the rain falls for 16 days and regularly aggregates up to 38mm (1.5") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Gitwe, there are 213.5 rainfall days, and 642mm (25.28") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the longest days is December, with an average of 12h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:27. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 18:41 EAT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January through August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 5 in December interprets into the following advice:
Heed the precautions - Suggestions to avoid sunburn are made. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing.

Updated: Jan 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In Gitwe, in December, the average high-temperature is 24.5°C (76.1°F), and the average low-temperature is 12.8°C (55°F). In March, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is computed to be 29°C (84.2°F).

The average relative humidity in December in Gitwe, Kenya, is 79%.

In December, in Gitwe, Kenya, the rain falls for 16 days. Throughout December, 38mm (1.5") of precipitation is accumulated.

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

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

On the first day of December in Gitwe, Kenya, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:27. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 18:41 EAT.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 9.3h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Gitwe is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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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
Gitwe, 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
Gitwe, 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
Gitwe, 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
Gitwe, 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
Gitwe, 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
Gitwe, 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
Gitwe, 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
Gitwe, 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
Gitwe, 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).