December weather forecastMwatate, Kenya

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the summer in Mwatate, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature ranging between min 19.7°C (67.5°F) and max 28.4°C (83.1°F).

Temperature

December's weather records an average high-temperature of a still warm 28.4°C (83.1°F), showing little deviation from November. Mwatate witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 19.7°C (67.5°F) throughout December.

Heat index

December's heat index is computed to be a hot 33°C (91.4°F). Take additional safety steps, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is notable. Prolonged activity may cause heatstroke.
Heat index determinations are made taking into account the shade and light air movements. Exposure to the sun directly might heighten the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', unifies temperature and humidity readings to offer a comprehensive feel of warmth. The impact of weather is personal, differing among a variety of people based on differences in body mass, height, and the level of physical exertion. Direct exposure to sun rays can potentially augment the heat sensation, elevating the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for 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.

Humidity

The most humid month in Mwatate is December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 27 days and typically aggregates up to 145mm (5.71") of precipitation.

Daylight

December has the longest days of the year, with an average of 12h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 18:25. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 18:39 EAT.

Sunshine

November and December, with an average of 8.2h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 6 in December translates into these instructions:
Persist with precautions and heed sun safety advice. Prevention of sunburn is compulsory. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.

Frequently asked questions

In Mwatate, 28.4°C (83.1°F) is the average high-temperature and 19.7°C (67.5°F) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in December is computed to be 33°C (91.4°F).

December is the most humid month in Mwatate, Kenya, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

In December, the average relative humidity in Mwatate is 80%.

December is the month with the most rainfall in Mwatate, Kenya. Rain falls for 27 days and accumulates 145mm (5.71") of precipitation.

In December, the rain falls for 27 days. Throughout December, 145mm (5.71") of precipitation is accumulated.

The month with the longest days is December, with an average of 12h and 18min of daylight.

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

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 18:25. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 18:39 EAT.

The months with the least sunshine in Mwatate are November and December, with an average of 8.2h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in December in Mwatate, Kenya, is 8.2h.

The months with the highest UV index in Mwatate are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

The months with the lowest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Mwatate is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Mwatate, Kenya

  • Average high temperature in December: 28.4°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are February and March (30.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (27.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 19.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is March (20.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (17.7°C).

Average pressure in December
Mwatate, Kenya

  • Average pressure in December: 1011.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1016.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1011.1mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Mwatate, Kenya

  • Average wind speed in December: 8.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (16.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (8.1km/h).

Average humidity in December
Mwatate, Kenya

  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (64%).

Average rainfall in December
Mwatate, Kenya

  • Average rainfall in December: 145mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (145mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Mwatate, Kenya

  • Average rainfall days in December: 27 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (27 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (2.6 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Mwatate, 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 12min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 9h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are November and December (Average sunshine: 8h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Mwatate, Kenya

  • Average sunshine days in December: 2.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (27 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (2.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Mwatate, Kenya

  • Average UV index in December: 6

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

Average cloud cover in December
Mwatate, Kenya

  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Mwatate, Kenya

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August, September and October (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, April and December (8km).