December weather forecastNguruweni, Kenya

Weather in December

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

Temperature

December records an average high-temperature of a still hot 30.8°C (87.4°F), indicating a minor variation from the preceding month. Throughout December, Nguruweni's nights cool down to an average of 24.5°C (76.1°F).

Heat index

The heat index value during December is appraised at a very hot 39°C (102.2°F). Take extra safety measures to prevent heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Heatstroke could follow lengthy activity.
Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. The heat index has the potential to rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with direct sunshine exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', gauges the sensation of temperature factoring in the air's moisture content. The influence of weather is personal, differing among a variety of individuals based on differences in body mass, stature, and the level of physical activity. With the sun shining directly, it's crucial to understand that it can increase the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. Kids are usually in more danger than grown-ups as they tend to sweat less. Plus, their bigger skin surface in relation to their small frames and increased heat generation due to their activity level make them more susceptible.
The body's self-cooling mechanism is rooted in perspiration, where evaporating sweat cools down excessive warmth. Elevated relative humidity disrupts typical body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, consequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and enhancing the feeling of heat. Temperature imbalances caused by excessive heat retention can trigger heat-related maladies.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Nguruweni, in December, it is raining for 21.2 days, with typically 46mm (1.81") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Nguruweni, 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 in Nguruweni.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 18:22. On the last day of December, in Nguruweni, sunrise is at 06:14 and sunset at 18:36 EAT.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Nguruweni 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 in Nguruweni. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 7 during December translates into the following guidance:
Apply measures and align with sun safety principles. Safeguarding against skin and eye injury is pivotal. Stay in the shade and limit direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is particularly strong. Remember, however, that shade structures may not provide complete protection. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.