December weather forecastKaptama, Kenya

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a warm month in Kaptama, Kenya, with temperature in the range of an average high of 25°C (77°F) and an average low of 12.5°C (54.5°F).

Temperature

As November transitions into December, Kaptama records an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 25°C (77°F), showing a gentle shift from the preceding month. From significant daily highs, Kaptama's nights in December cool down to an average low-temperature of 12.5°C (54.5°F).

Humidity

In Kaptama, the average relative humidity in December is 66%.

Rainfall

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

Daylight

With an average of 12h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 18:32. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset at 18:46 EAT.

Sunshine

In Kaptama, the average sunshine in December is 9.5h.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 5 translates into these guidelines:
Prioritize safety - The need to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is emphasized. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in December, in Kaptama, is 25°C (77°F) and the average low-temperature is 12.5°C (54.5°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in March is computed to be 28°C (82.4°F).

The average relative humidity in December is 66%.

In Kaptama, Kenya, during December, the rain falls for 12.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 46mm (1.81") of precipitation.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 12h and 6min of daylight.

In Kaptama, the average day length in December is 12h and 4min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 18:32. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset at 18:46 EAT.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 9.5h.

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Kaptama, 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
Kaptama, 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
Kaptama, 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
Kaptama, 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
Kaptama, 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
Kaptama, 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
Kaptama, 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).

Average sunshine days in December
Kaptama, Kenya

  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (24.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Kaptama, Kenya

  • Average UV index in December: 5

The month with the highest UV index is February (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are June and July (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in December
Kaptama, Kenya

  • Average cloud cover in December: 25

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in December
Kaptama, Kenya

  • Average visibility in December: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March and December (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is July (7km).