December weather forecastKalait, Uganda

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Kalait, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature varying between 27.8°C (82°F) and 15.8°C (60.4°F).

Temperature

An average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 27.8°C (82°F) marks December, exhibiting a close resemblance to the conditions in November. Kalait in December observes a sharp transition from the daytime heat, falling to an average low of 15.8°C (60.4°F).

Heat index

December's heat index is calculated to be a tropical 30°C (86°F). Prolonged exposure and physical activity might induce exhaustion, potentially causing heat cramps.
Observations indicate that the heat index values are for shady locations with light wind. Being exposed to direct sunshine might trigger a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', reflects the feeling of heat when considering both air temperature and humidity. Elements of metabolic variation, physical activity, and clothing contribute to the effect of temperature on an individual. Under direct sun rays, the felt temperature might be heightened, with the heat index increasing by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly meaningful for babies and toddlers. Children often miss understanding the importance of rest and rehydration. Thirst usually appears late during dehydration - therefore, maintaining hydration, particularly during long physical activities, is essential.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Kalait is 71%.

Rainfall

In Kalait, Uganda, during December, the rain falls for 22.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 101mm (3.98") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 300.8 rainfall days, and 1573mm (61.93") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through August, October through December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 12h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:29 and sunset at 18:34. On the last day of December, in Kalait, Uganda, sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset at 18:48 EAT.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Kalait is 9.4h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Kalait, Uganda, are January through March, September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 6 in December interprets into the following advice:
Undertake protective measures and comply with sun safety rules. Shielding against skin and eye damage is essential. Stay out of direct sunlight and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest, but remember that shade devices may not offer full sun protection. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense.

Updated: Feb 6, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 27.8°C (82°F) and 15.8°C (60.4°F) respectively. In December, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is calculated to be 30°C (86°F).

In Kalait, Uganda, the average relative humidity in December is 71%.

In Kalait, Uganda, in December, it is raining for 22.5 days, with typically 101mm (3.98") of accumulated precipitation.

In Kalait, Uganda, snow does not fall in January through August, October through December.

December has the shortest days of the year in Kalait, with an average of 12h and 6min of daylight.

The average day length in December in Kalait, Uganda, is 12h and 5min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:29 and sunset at 18:34. On the last day of the month, in Kalait, Uganda, sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset at 18:48 EAT.

In Kalait, Uganda, the average sunshine duration in December is 9.4h.

January through March, September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Kalait, Uganda.

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

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Long-term

Year J F M A M J J A S O N December

Nov

December

Jan

Average high temperature

27.5°C

27.8°C

29.9°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

5.8km/h

6.3km/h

7km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

0.6

4.1

13.7

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Kalait, Uganda

Average high temperature in December: 27.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (31.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (25.2°C).

Average low temperature in December: 15.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (17.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (15.5°C).

Average pressure in December
Kalait, Uganda

Average pressure in December: 1011.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1014.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1010.8mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Kalait, Uganda

Average wind speed in December: 5.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.7km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (4.6km/h).

Average humidity in December
Kalait, Uganda

Average humidity in December: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (55%).

Average rainfall in December
Kalait, Uganda

Average rainfall in December: 101mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (257mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (36mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Kalait, Uganda

Average rainfall days in December: 22.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (30.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Kalait, Uganda

Average snowfall in December: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is September (1mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Kalait, Uganda

Average snowfall days in December: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is September (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Kalait, Uganda

Average daylight in December: 12h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 6min).

Average sunshine in December: 9h and 24min

The months with the most sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 8h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Kalait, Uganda

Average sunshine days in December: 4.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (13.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (0.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Kalait, Uganda

Average UV index in December: 6

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