December weather forecastMwandimu, Kenya

Weather in December

The first month of the summer, December, is still a hot month in Mwandimu, Kenya, with an average temperature varying between 30.8°C (87.4°F) and 24.5°C (76.1°F).

Temperature

In the transition from November to December, Mwandimu reports an average high-temperature of a still tropical 30.8°C (87.4°F), indicating a close resemblance to the prior month. Mwandimu records a consistent low-temperature of 24.5°C (76.1°F) during December nights.

Heat index

December's mean heat index is estimated at a torrid 39°C (102.2°F). Emphasize additional safety, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is high. Continuous activity might result in heatstroke.
Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. A rise of up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the heat index could result from direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is a numerical representation of warmth when taking temperature and moisture levels into account. The influence of weather is personal, with a diverse population experiencing it differently due to differences in body mass, stature, and degree of activity. It is essential to realize that direct sunlight can escalate the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to children. Young people are generally more susceptible than adults because they perspire less. Furthermore, their proportionally larger skin surface to their petite bodies and the increased heat output from their actions add to the risk.
The innate cooling system of the human body revolves around perspiration, with the evaporation of sweat being central to this process. Elevated relative humidity diminishes evaporation, thereby reducing the body's ability to shed heat and creating a feeling of being too warm. Excessive heat gain, when not shed effectively by the body, can result in increasing body temperatures and related hazards.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January, May, September through December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

In Mwandimu, in December, during 21.2 rainfall days, 46mm (1.81") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 167.2 rainfall days, and 312mm (12.28") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 12h and 24min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 18:23. On the last day of December, in Mwandimu, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:37 EAT.

Sunshine

In Mwandimu, the average sunshine in December is 9.1h.

UV index

January through June, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 7 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Refrain from overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals could burn in under 20 minutes. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.