December weather forecastJipe, Kenya

Weather in December

The first month of the summer, December, is also a hot month in Jipe, Kenya, with temperature in the range of an average low of 25.5°C (77.9°F) and an average high of 30.5°C (86.9°F).

Temperature

With the advent of December, Jipe's high-temperatures adjust to a still tropical 30.5°C (86.9°F), closely aligning with the preceding month. Jipe records a negligible downturn from daytime temperatures, averaging a low of 25.5°C (77.9°F) in the month of December.

Heat index

December's average heat index is appraised at a sweltering 38°C (100.4°F). Implement additional preventive actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential hazards. Heatstroke could follow prolonged activity.
Be advised, the heat index considers values for conditions in shade and with a light breeze. Being exposed to direct sunshine might trigger a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', offers an insight into how hot it feels when we factor in moisture content. One's weather perception can be influenced by a range of factors including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their level of physical activity. Awareness is key; direct sunlight can enhance the weather's impact, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. In general, children are more at risk than adults because they sweat less. Furthermore, the large skin surface compared to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their actions contribute to this vulnerability.
When it comes to cooling down, the human body's primary method is through perspiration, making use of sweat evaporation to eliminate excess heat. With high air temperature and humidity (high heat index) conditions, sweat production is restricted, leading to an amplified perception of heat. Temperature imbalances caused by excessive heat retention can trigger heat-related maladies.

Humidity

In Jipe, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In Jipe, Kenya, in December, during 21.6 rainfall days, 77mm (3.03") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Jipe, Kenya, during the entire year, the rain falls for 192.5 days and collects up to 641mm (25.24") of precipitation.

Daylight

December has the longest days of the year, with an average of 12h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Jipe, Kenya, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 18:12. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 18:27 EAT.

Sunshine

In Jipe, the average sunshine in December is 9.4h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Jipe are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index in Jipe. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 7 during December translates into these guidelines:
Resist overexposure. Safeguarding from solar damage is indispensable. Stay in the shade and limit direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is particularly strong. Remember, however, that shade structures may not provide complete protection. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration.