December weather forecast
Rigmio, Kenya

December, the first month of the summer in Rigmio, is still a tropical month, with an average temperature ranging between min 25.5°C (77.9°F) and max 30.5°C (86.9°F).

Temperature

The commencement of December notes an average high-temperature of a still tropical 30.5°C (86.9°F), exhibiting little difference from the previous month. Rigmio navigates through December with a barely noticeable decrease in temperature at night, stabilizing at a moderately hot 25.5°C (77.9°F).

Heat index

During December, the heat index is estimated at a very hot 38°C (100.4°F). Extra safeguards are necessary to prevent heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Prolonged activity might cause heatstroke.
Factoring in the heat index, values are geared towards shaded areas with light breezes. The direct sunshine could escalate the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', is an index that combines air temperature and relative humidity to determine the human-perceived temperature equivalent. The individual's temperature perception can be influenced by numerous factors such as metabolic variations, physical activity, and clothing. 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 hold great significance to children. Kids are generally in more danger than adults because they perspire less. Their large skin surface area compared to their small bodies and the excessive heat due to their actions raises their risk.
The human body cools itself through perspiration, as excessive warmth is removed from the body through sweat evaporation. Augmented relative humidity impedes typical body cooling mechanisms by lowering the evaporation rate, resulting in decreased body cooling and an amplified perception of heat. If heat absorption isn't effectively countered by the body's cooling methods, body temperature surges, hinting at potential problems.

Humidity

In Rigmio, Kenya, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In Rigmio, during December, the rain falls for 21.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 77mm (3.03") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 192.5 rainfall days, and 641mm (25.24") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the longest days is December, with an average of 12h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Rigmio, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 18:10. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset at 18:24 EAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 9.4h.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index in Rigmio. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 7 translates into the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions and comply with sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye injury is vital. To the best of your ability, limit your exposure to the sun between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly.