December weather forecastKitale, Kenya

December

Weather in December

Closing the year, December in Kitale features a balanced amalgamation of favourable weather conditions. Of note is the increase in wind speed to 6.6km/h (4.1mph), bringing a refreshing breeze to the city. With the year's favourable weather reports, the city continues to charm its residents and visitors with a rich blend of cultural heritage and beautiful weather.

Temperature

Kitale commences December with an average high-temperature of a still warm 25°C (77°F), maintaining a close resemblance to the previous month. Kitale reports a significant contrast between daytime and nighttime temperatures, with an average low of 12.5°C (54.5°F) in December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 12.5 days. Throughout December, 46mm (1.81") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 198.5 rainfall days, and 753mm (29.65") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 12h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 18:31. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset at 18:45 EAT.

Sunshine

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 medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 5 in December leads to these recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days.

Updated: Jul 25, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

During December, Kitale experiences an average high-temperature of 25°C (77°F) and a low-temperature of 12.5°C (54.5°F). In March, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is evaluated at 28°C (82.4°F).

In December, the average relative humidity is 66%.

In December, the rain falls for 12.5 days. Throughout December, 46mm (1.81") of precipitation is accumulated.

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

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

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 18:31. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset at 18:45 EAT.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Kitale is 9.5h.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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Long-term

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
Kitale, 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
Kitale, 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
Kitale, 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
Kitale, 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
Kitale, 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
Kitale, 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
Kitale, 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).