December weather forecastJila, Kenya

Weather in December

December, the first month of the summer in Jila, is a hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30°C (86°F) and 25.2°C (77.4°F).

Temperature

December observes an average high-temperature of a tropical 30°C (86°F), marking an insignificant difference from November's 29.6°C (85.3°F). Jila documents a consistent average low-temperature of 25.2°C (77.4°F) at night during December.

Heat index

In December, the average heat index is calculated to be a very hot 37°C (98.6°F). Heightened safety actions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Persistent activity may lead to heatstroke.
Be informed that the heat index values are oriented around shady conditions and gentle breezes. The heat index has the possibility to be enhanced by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when there is direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', is an index that combines air temperature and relative humidity to determine the human-perceived temperature equivalent. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by many aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Keep in mind that direct sunshine exposure can amplify the weather's effects, possibly increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical for babies and toddlers. Young individuals are generally in more danger than adults due to their lower capacity to sweat. Moreover, their large skin surface in relation to their small bodies and the increased heat generation from their activities makes them more vulnerable.
The physiological response of the human body to excess warmth is to perspire, thereby cooling itself through sweat evaporation. Augmented relative humidity impedes typical body cooling mechanisms by lowering the evaporation rate, resulting in decreased body cooling and an amplified perception of heat. Elevated heat gain compared to the body's release capability poses risks of dehydration and potential overheating.

Humidity

In Jila, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In Jila, in December, during 24.3 rainfall days, 93mm (3.66") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 211.8 rainfall days, and 587mm (23.11") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the longest days is December, with an average of 12h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 18:20. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 18:34 EAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 8.9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through June, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 7 during December leads to these instructions:
Beware of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals risk burning in less than 20 minutes. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.