December weather forecastArusha Chini, Tanzania

December

Weather in December

The first month of the summer, December, is also a moderately hot month in Arusha Chini, Tanzania, with an average temperature ranging between max 27.5°C (81.5°F) and min 16.6°C (61.9°F).

Temperature

The average high-temperature for December is a still moderately hot 27.5°C (81.5°F), closely aligning with the temperature of the preceding month. During December, the average low-temperature is a refreshing 16.6°C (61.9°F).

Heat index

The heat index value for December is calculated to be a tropical 30°C (86°F). Enduring exposure and continuous activity might cause a feeling of tiredness and induce heat cramps.
One should consider that heat index numbers are for shaded settings and light wind. The direct sun can potentially cause the heat index to increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', combines air temperature and relative humidity to represent a human perceived temperature equivalent. The individual's experience of temperature can be shaped by numerous aspects such as metabolic variations, physical exertion, and attire. Understand that direct sun rays can influence the weather's impact, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. Typically, young kids are at a higher risk than adults since they sweat less. Also, the larger skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the heightened heat production due to their active nature adds to their vulnerability.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Arusha Chini, Tanzania, is 72%.

Rainfall

In Arusha Chini, in December, during 20.9 rainfall days, 53mm (2.09") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Arusha Chini, during the entire year, the rain falls for 198.3 days and collects up to 463mm (18.23") of precipitation.

Daylight

December has the longest days of the year in Arusha Chini, Tanzania, with an average of 12h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 18:29. On the last day of December, in Arusha Chini, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 18:43 EAT.

Sunshine

In Arusha Chini, Tanzania, the average sunshine in December is 9.4h.

UV index

January through March, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Arusha Chini. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 6 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Avert overexposure. Light-skinned people might experience burning in less than 20 minutes. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest, limit direct exposure to the Sun and note that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.

Frequently asked questions

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Arusha Chini, Tanzania, are 27.5°C (81.5°F) and 16.6°C (61.9°F) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in December is calculated to be 30°C (86°F).

In December, the average relative humidity is 72%.

In December, in Arusha Chini, Tanzania, the rain falls for 20.9 days. Throughout December, 53mm (2.09") of precipitation is accumulated.

With an average of 12h and 18min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year in Arusha Chini, Tanzania.

In Arusha Chini, Tanzania, the average day length in December is 12h and 19min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 18:29. On the last day of the month, in Arusha Chini, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 18:43 EAT.

The average sunshine duration in December in Arusha Chini is 9.4h.

January through March, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Arusha Chini, Tanzania

  • Average high temperature in December: 27.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (29.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (23.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 16.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is March (17.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (12.8°C).

Average pressure in December
Arusha Chini, Tanzania

  • Average pressure in December: 1012.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1017.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1012mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Arusha Chini, Tanzania

  • Average wind speed in December: 8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (9.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (7km/h).

Average humidity in December
Arusha Chini, Tanzania

  • Average humidity in December: 72%

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

Average rainfall in December
Arusha Chini, Tanzania

  • Average rainfall in December: 53mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are March and April (78mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (9mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Arusha Chini, Tanzania

  • Average rainfall days in December: 20.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (23.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (10.3 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Arusha Chini, Tanzania

  • 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: 9h and 24min

The months with the most sunshine are February and September (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 8h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Arusha Chini, Tanzania

  • Average sunshine days in December: 6.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (11.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (4.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Arusha Chini, Tanzania

  • Average UV index in December: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, September, October, November and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are April, May, June, July and August (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in December
Arusha Chini, Tanzania

  • Average cloud cover in December: 29

The month with the most cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in December
Arusha Chini, Tanzania

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are February, August, September and October (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are April and May (8km).