December weather forecastKigembo, Uganda

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a warm month in Kigembo, Uganda, with an average temperature ranging between min 16.1°C (61°F) and max 28.9°C (84°F).

Temperature

December registers an average high-temperature of a still warm 28.9°C (84°F), slightly varied from November's 27.7°C (81.9°F). In the month of December, Kigembo witnesses a marked temperature drop at night, averaging a low of 16.1°C (61°F).

Heat index

In December, the heat index is estimated at a tropical 34°C (93.2°F). Extra precautions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are plausible outcomes. Extended activity could lead to heatstroke.
Be advised, the heat index considers values for conditions in shade and with a light breeze. If directly exposed to the sun, the heat index could rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', determines the feeling of heat when you account for the relative humidity. The influence of weather can be personal, changing with an individual's body mass, height, and level of physical exertion. 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 of high significance for children. Young ones are generally at greater risk than adults due to their limited sweating ability. In addition, their large skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production from their activities add to their vulnerability.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Kigembo, Uganda, is 76%.

Rainfall

In Kigembo, Uganda, in December, during 17.5 rainfall days, 51mm (2.01") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Kigembo, during the entire year, the rain falls for 248.5 days and collects up to 801mm (31.54") of precipitation.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 12h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 18:39. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 06:50 and sunset at 18:53 EAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 9.2h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Kigembo, Uganda, are January through September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 6 in December leads to these guidelines:
Apply measures and align with sun safety principles. Safeguarding against skin and eye injury is pivotal. Stay in the shade and limit sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.

Frequently asked questions

In December, in Kigembo, the average high-temperature is 28.9°C (84°F), and the average low-temperature is 16.1°C (61°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in December is estimated at 34°C (93.2°F).

The average relative humidity in December in Kigembo is 76%.

In Kigembo, during December, the rain falls for 17.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 51mm (2.01") of precipitation.

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

In December, the average day length is 12h and 3min.

On the first day of December in Kigembo, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 18:39. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:50 and sunset at 18:53 EAT.

In Kigembo, the average sunshine duration in December is 9.2h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Kigembo, Uganda, is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Kigembo, Uganda

  • Average high temperature in December: 28.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (33.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is May (27.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 16.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (18.2°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are June and July (15.6°C).

Average pressure in December
Kigembo, Uganda

  • Average pressure in December: 1011mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are June and July (1013.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1009.5mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Kigembo, Uganda

  • Average wind speed in December: 4.2km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (5.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (4km/h).

Average humidity in December
Kigembo, Uganda

  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (60%).

Average rainfall in December
Kigembo, Uganda

  • Average rainfall in December: 51mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (110mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (23mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Kigembo, Uganda

  • Average rainfall days in December: 17.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (27.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.9 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Kigembo, 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 12min

The months with the most sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 8h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Kigembo, Uganda

  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (2 days).

Average UV index in December
Kigembo, Uganda

  • Average UV index in December: 6

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

Average cloud cover in December
Kigembo, Uganda

  • Average cloud cover in December: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 17).

Average visibility in December
Kigembo, Uganda

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

The month with the highest visibility is February (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, October and November (7km).