December weather forecastMarafa, Kenya
December
Weather in December
The first month of the summer, December, is a hot month in Marafa, Kenya, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25.7°C (78.3°F) and 30.4°C (86.7°F).Temperature
On the advent of December, Marafa's average high-temperature exhibits a minor adjustment to a hot 30.4°C (86.7°F) from November's 29.7°C (85.5°F). In December, a low-temperature average of 25.7°C (78.3°F) is characteristic of Marafa, marking a minor shift from daytime temperatures.Heat index
For December, the heat index is calculated to be a sweltering 38°C (100.4°F). Implement additional preventive actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential hazards. Heatstroke could follow prolonged activity.Know that the heat index computations account for shaded terrains and slight winds. A rise in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees may result from direct sunlight exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', blends air temperature and moisture content to represent the felt temperature to humans. Physical activity, clothing, and metabolic variations are additional factors that impact an individual's perception of temperature. Awareness of direct sun exposure is crucial as it has the potential to heighten the weather's effects, pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Young individuals are typically more threatened than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Also, the larger skin surface proportionate to their small bodies and the increased heat from their activities magnify their risk.
For the human body, perspiration is the go-to method to regulate temperature, using sweat's evaporation to dissipate warmth. An upsurge in relative humidity affects normal body cooling mechanisms by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. Overheating and dehydration threats arise when heat gain goes beyond what the body can comfortably shed.
Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity in Marafa is 76%.Rainfall
December is the month with the most rainfall in Marafa. Rain falls for 23.6 days and accumulates 78mm (3.07") of precipitation.Daylight
The month with the longest days in Marafa is December, with an average of 12h and 18min of daylight.On the first day of December in Marafa, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 18:17. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:14 and sunset at 18:32 EAT.
Sunshine
In Marafa, Kenya, the average sunshine in December is 9h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index in Marafa are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. The months with the lowest UV index in Marafa are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The UV index of 7 during December translates into the following guidance:
Exercise precautions and adapt sun safety practices. Defence against skin and eye affliction is paramount. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Marafa, Kenya
- Average high temperature in December: 30.4°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (30.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (27.4°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 25.7°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is April (26.4°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are August and September (23.8°C).
Average pressure in December
Marafa, Kenya
- Average pressure in December: 1010.7mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1015.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is March (1010.2mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Marafa, Kenya
- Average wind speed in December: 14.7km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (28.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (14.6km/h).
Average humidity in December
Marafa, Kenya
- Average humidity in December: 76%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February, October and November (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (73%).
Average rainfall in December
Marafa, Kenya
- Average rainfall in December: 78mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (78mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (14mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Marafa, Kenya
- Average rainfall days in December: 23.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (23.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.2 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Marafa, Kenya
- Average daylight in December: 12h and 18min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in December: 9h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and May (Average sunshine: 8h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Marafa, Kenya
- Average sunshine days in December: 4.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (4.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Marafa, Kenya
- Average UV index in December: 7
The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).
Average cloud cover in December
Marafa, Kenya
- Average cloud cover in December: 28
The month with the most cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in December
Marafa, Kenya
- Average visibility in December: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
