December weather forecastMatsangoni, Kenya

December

Weather in December

The first month of the summer, December, is a tropical month in Matsangoni, Kenya, with an average temperature ranging between max 30°C (86°F) and min 25.2°C (77.4°F).

Temperature

Matsangoni experiences a recorded average high-temperature of a hot 30°C (86°F) in December, closely aligned with November's 29.6°C (85.3°F). December registers an average low temperature of 25.2°C (77.4°F), subtly lower than the daytime maximum.

Heat index

The heat index for December is estimated at a sweltering 37°C (98.6°F). Adopt extra preventive measures, the occurrence of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is likely. Heatstroke may follow extended activity.
Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. Under direct sunshine, the heat index values might be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', comes about by integrating the temperature readings with the humidity levels. Additional factors encompassing metabolic differences, the level of physical activity, and clothing can impact the individual's perception of temperature. When directly under the sun, the weather's impact can intensify, possibly boosting the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular importance for children. Kids frequently fail to realize the necessity for resting and hydrating. Thirst is an advanced indication of dehydration - hence, maintaining hydration, especially during extended physical activities, becomes essential.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration, as evaporated sweat carries heat away from the body. With higher relative humidity, the rate of evaporation is reduced, resulting in increased heat retention in the body compared to drier air. Overheating and dehydration threats arise when heat gain goes beyond what the body can comfortably shed.

Humidity

In Matsangoni, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In Matsangoni, during December, the rain falls for 24.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 93mm (3.66") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 211.8 rainfall days, and 587mm (23.11") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the longest days is December, with an average of 12h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 18:18. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset at 18:32 EAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 8.9h.

UV index

January through June, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Matsangoni. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the UV index of 7 transforms into the following advice:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is particularly strong, noting that parasols or canopies may not offer total sun protection. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in December, in Matsangoni, is 30°C (86°F), while the low-temperature averages to 25.2°C (77.4°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in December is estimated at 37°C (98.6°F).

In December, the average relative humidity in Matsangoni is 77%.

In December, in Matsangoni, the rain falls for 24.3 days. Throughout December, 93mm (3.66") of precipitation is accumulated.

With an average of 12h and 18min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year in Matsangoni, Kenya.

The average day length in December in Matsangoni, Kenya, is 12h and 19min.

On the first day of December in Matsangoni, Kenya, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 18:18. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset at 18:32 EAT.

The average sunshine duration in December in Matsangoni, Kenya, is 8.9h.

January through June, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Matsangoni, Kenya.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Matsangoni, Kenya, is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Matsangoni, Kenya

  • Average high temperature in December: 30°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (30.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (27°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is March (26.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (23.1°C).

Average pressure in December
Matsangoni, Kenya

  • Average pressure in December: 1010.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1015.8mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are February and March (1010.4mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Matsangoni, Kenya

  • Average wind speed in December: 13.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (28.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (13.9km/h).

Average humidity in December
Matsangoni, Kenya

  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and October (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Matsangoni, Kenya

  • Average rainfall in December: 93mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (94mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (17mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Matsangoni, Kenya

  • Average rainfall days in December: 24.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (24.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.8 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Matsangoni, 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: 11h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 8h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 8h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Matsangoni, Kenya

  • Average sunshine days in December: 3.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is February (16.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (3.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Matsangoni, Kenya

  • Average UV index in December: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is July (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in December
Matsangoni, Kenya

  • Average cloud cover in December: 30

The months with the most cloud cover are May and October (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Matsangoni, 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).