December weather forecastKireka, Uganda

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a moderately hot month in Kireka, Uganda, with an average temperature varying between 25.9°C (78.6°F) and 16.5°C (61.7°F).

Temperature

The shift to December signals an average high-temperature of a still warm 25.9°C (78.6°F), subtly varied from November's 25.2°C (77.4°F). Kireka registers a consistent average low-temperature of 16.5°C (61.7°F) during December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In Kireka, in December, it is raining for 17.5 days, with typically 36mm (1.42") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 231.2 rainfall days, and 477mm (18.78") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Kireka, with an average of 12h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 18:41. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:50 and sunset at 18:55 EAT.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Kireka is 9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through May, August, 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 exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 6 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Take precautions and utilize sun safety practices. Protection against skin and eye damage is required. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun's UV radiation is at its peak. Limit your exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.

Updated: Aug 9, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

During December, Kireka experiences an average high-temperature of 25.9°C (78.6°F) and a low-temperature of 16.5°C (61.7°F). In March, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is evaluated at 30°C (86°F).

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

In Kireka, during December, the rain falls for 17.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 36mm (1.42") of precipitation.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 12h and 6min of daylight.

In December, the average day length is 12h and 5min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 18:41. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:50 and sunset at 18:55 EAT.

In Kireka, Uganda, the average sunshine duration in December is 9h.

January through May, August, November and 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 estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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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

25.2°C

25.9°C

27.5°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

5.8km/h

5.7km/h

6.9km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

3.3

7.7

14.4

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Kireka, Uganda

Average high temperature in December: 25.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (28.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is May (24.4°C).

Average low temperature in December: 16.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is March (17.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (16.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Kireka, Uganda

Average pressure in December: 1011mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are June and July (1013.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1009.7mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Kireka, Uganda

Average wind speed in December: 5.2km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February, March, May and June (7.4km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are November and December (5.2km/h).

Average humidity in December
Kireka, Uganda

Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is November (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and February (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Kireka, Uganda

Average rainfall in December: 36mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (70mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (18mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Kireka, Uganda

Average rainfall days in December: 17.5 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are September and October (23.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (10.8 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Kireka, 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 0min

The months with the most sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are April and May (Average sunshine: 8h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Kireka, Uganda

Average sunshine days in December: 7.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (14.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (2.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Kireka, Uganda

Average UV index in December: 6

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