December weather forecast
Shimo La Tewa, Kenya

December, the first month of the summer in Shimo La Tewa, is also a hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 24.5°C (76.1°F) and 30.8°C (87.4°F).

Temperature

The commencement of December notes an average high-temperature of a still tropical 30.8°C (87.4°F), exhibiting little difference from the previous month. The temperature dips to an average of 24.5°C (76.1°F) during December nights.

Heat index

The heat index for December is appraised at a fiery hot 39°C (102.2°F). More preventive actions are needed, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is significant. Prolonged activity may trigger heatstroke.
Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. Facing direct sunlight may hike up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', is calculated by taking the relative humidity value for a specific location and factoring it into the air temperature reading. The individual's temperature perception can be influenced by numerous factors such as metabolic variations, physical activity, and clothing. Sunshine, when direct, has the potential to intensify weather effects, leading to an increase in 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.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through evaporation of sweat. Augmented relative humidity impedes typical body cooling mechanisms by lowering the evaporation rate, resulting in decreased body cooling and an amplified perception of heat. Rising body temperatures resulting from an imbalance in heat absorption can lead to potential thermal issues.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, in Shimo La Tewa, the rain falls for 21.2 days. Throughout December, 46mm (1.81") of precipitation is accumulated. In Shimo La Tewa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 167.2 days and collects up to 312mm (12.28") of precipitation.

Daylight

With an average of 12h and 18min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year in Shimo La Tewa.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 18:20. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset at 18:34 EAT.

Sunshine

In Shimo La Tewa, 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 in Shimo La Tewa, Kenya. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 7 in December translates into the following instructions:
Undertake protective measures and comply with sun safety rules. Shielding against skin and eye damage is essential. The Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays.