December weather forecastKitogani, Tanzania

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the summer in Kitogani, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature ranging between max 29.4°C (84.9°F) and min 26.8°C (80.2°F).

Temperature

The arrival of December records an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 29.4°C (84.9°F), closely related to the 28.6°C (83.5°F) observed in November. Kitogani welcomes an average low temperature of 26.8°C (80.2°F) in December, a gentle shift from the day's high.

Heat index

Throughout December, the heat index is estimated at a fiery hot 35°C (95°F). Use additional protective measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are possible outcomes. Continuous activity might lead to heatstroke.
Remember that heat index calculations are made for conditions in the shade with light wind. If directly exposed to the sun, the heat index could rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', is an amalgamation of air temperature and humidity to express the equivalent perceived temperature. A person's impression of weather can be swayed by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. 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 especially vital 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, followed by sweat evaporation, is the human body's chief method to maintain a balanced temperature. When the relative humidity is high, the evaporation rate is reduced. The warmth is removed from the body at a lower rate, causing the body to retain more heat than it would in dry air. Overheating dangers loom when the body's heat release mechanisms are overshadowed by excessive gain.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 26.2 days. Throughout December, 114mm (4.49") of precipitation is accumulated. In Kitogani, during the entire year, the rain falls for 255.1 days and collects up to 1172mm (46.14") of precipitation.

Daylight

The month with the longest days is December, with an average of 12h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 18:25. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 18:39 EAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 9.2h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 7 turns into the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions and comply with sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye injury is vital. UV radiation from the Sun is most intense between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature during December is 29.4°C (84.9°F) and the low-temperature is 26.8°C (80.2°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in December is estimated at 35°C (95°F).

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

In Kitogani, during December, the rain falls for 26.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 114mm (4.49") of precipitation.

The month with the longest days is December, with an average of 12h and 30min of daylight.

The average day length in December is 12h and 29min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 18:25. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 18:39 EAT.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 9.2h.

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index.

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

  • Average high temperature in December: 29.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (29.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (26.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is March (27.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (23.5°C).

Average pressure in December
Kitogani, Tanzania

  • Average pressure in December: 1010.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1016.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1010.2mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Kitogani, Tanzania

  • Average wind speed in December: 14.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (20.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (11.8km/h).

Average humidity in December
Kitogani, Tanzania

  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, April, May and November (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and July (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Kitogani, Tanzania

  • Average rainfall in December: 114mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (296mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (31mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Kitogani, Tanzania

  • Average rainfall days in December: 26.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (27.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (14.2 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Kitogani, Tanzania

  • Average daylight in December: 12h and 30min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 9h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 8h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Kitogani, Tanzania

  • Average sunshine days in December: 3.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is February (7.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (1.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Kitogani, Tanzania

  • Average UV index in December: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are April, May, June, July, August and September (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in December
Kitogani, Tanzania

  • Average cloud cover in December: 29

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 39).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Kitogani, Tanzania

  • Average visibility in December: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are April and May (9km).