December weather forecastPaya, Uganda

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a warm month in Paya, Uganda, with an average temperature fluctuating between 15.8°C (60.4°F) and 27.8°C (82°F).

Temperature

December's onset records an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 27.8°C (82°F), a near match to November's 27.5°C (81.5°F). Paya records a marked divergence from the day's high temperatures, with nights in December averaging at a moderate 15.8°C (60.4°F).

Heat index

During December, the heat index is computed to be a hot 30°C (86°F). Prolonged exposure combined with continuous activity could lead to exhaustion, and possibly heat cramps.
Realize that the values for the heat index are set for shaded places and light winds. The heat index can potentially augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', is found by incorporating humidity levels into the air temperature measurement. One's perception of temperature can vary depending on physical activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. 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 particularly important for children. Young children typically face greater hazards than adults because they do not sweat as much. Their larger skin surface in comparison to their little bodies and the high heat production from their active nature compounds their vulnerability.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 22.5 days. Throughout December, 101mm (3.98") of precipitation is accumulated. In Paya, Uganda, during the entire year, the rain falls for 300.8 days and collects up to 1573mm (61.93") of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

With an average of 12h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Paya.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 18:35. On the last day of December, in Paya, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 18:49 EAT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January through March, September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Paya. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 during December translates into the following directions:
Refrain from overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals could burn in under 20 minutes. The time between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. is when UV radiation is at its peak. Limit exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun.

Updated: Feb 6, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in December, in Paya, is 27.8°C (82°F), while the average low-temperature is 15.8°C (60.4°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in December is computed to be 30°C (86°F).

The average relative humidity in December in Paya is 71%.

In Paya, Uganda, in December, during 22.5 rainfall days, 101mm (3.98") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

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

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

The average day length in December in Paya is 12h and 5min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 18:35. On the last day of the month, in Paya, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 18:49 EAT.

In December, the average sunshine duration 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 Paya, Uganda.

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health 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

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
Paya, 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
Paya, 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
Paya, 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
Paya, 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
Paya, 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
Paya, 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
Paya, 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
Paya, 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
Paya, 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
Paya, 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
Paya, 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).