December weather forecastKapenguria, Kenya

December

Weather in December

As the year draws to a close, Kapenguria's weather in December remains mildly cooler with an average temperature of 25°C (77°F). The month also experiences reduced rainfall, recording a mere 46mm (1.81") distributed over approximately 13 days. Sunshine hours remain ample for outdoor activities, credited to the steady daylight hours. The humidity in December shows a decline, indication of drier days. This balanced weather makes December a preferable time for holiday trips to Kapenguria.

Temperature

The shift from November to December is characterized by an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 25°C (77°F), not significantly different from the 24.8°C (76.6°F) of November. Kapenguria documents a substantial deviation from daytime highs with a consistent low-temperature of 12.5°C (54.5°F) during December nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Kapenguria is 66%.

Rainfall

In Kapenguria, in December, during 12.5 rainfall days, 46mm (1.81") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 198.5 rainfall days, and 753mm (29.65") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Kapenguria is December, with an average of 12h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 18:30. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset at 18:44 EAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 9.5h.

UV index

In Kapenguria, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 5 during December translates into these guidelines:
Make use of precautions - Shielding skin and eyes from injury is a requirement. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.

Updated: Jan 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in December, in Kapenguria, records 25°C (77°F), while the low-temperature is 12.5°C (54.5°F). In March, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is estimated at 28°C (82.4°F).

The average relative humidity in December is 66%.

In Kapenguria, in December, it is raining for 12.5 days, with typically 46mm (1.81") of accumulated precipitation.

With an average of 12h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Kapenguria.

In December, the average day length in Kapenguria, Kenya, is 12h and 3min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 18:30. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset at 18:44 EAT.

The average sunshine duration in December is 9.5h.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Kapenguria is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unsafe 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

24.8°C

25°C

26.2°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

6.7km/h

7.4km/h

8.3km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

9.8

16.3

24.5

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Kapenguria, Kenya

Average high temperature in December: 25°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (27.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (22.3°C).

Average low temperature in December: 12.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is March (13.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (10.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Kapenguria, Kenya

Average pressure in December: 1012.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1014.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1011.5mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Kapenguria, Kenya

Average wind speed in December: 6.6km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (3.5km/h).

Average humidity in December
Kapenguria, Kenya

Average humidity in December: 66%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (51%).

Average rainfall in December
Kapenguria, Kenya

Average rainfall in December: 46mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (104mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (16mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Kapenguria, Kenya

Average rainfall days in December: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (22 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.1 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Kapenguria, Kenya

Average daylight in December: 12h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 6min).

Average sunshine in December: 9h and 30min

The months with the most sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 8h and 24min).