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Lafey Weather in December

Lafey in December

The short of it: Lafey in December averages a high of 34 °C (93 °F) and a low of 21 °C (70 °F), with 20 mm (0.79 in) of rain and about 11 h 56 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 34° · low 21° · rain 20 mm · daylight 11 h 56 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: July & August

December in Lafey brings afternoons near 34° and nights around 21°, with about 20 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 34° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 20 mm, the 6th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 56 min in mid-December.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates December 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Lafey runs cooler than most and about as wet in December. Dhamas, 17 km to the E, sees much the same highs.

December in Lafey, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus November
2° warmer, 66 mm less rain
Versus January
2° colder
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 56 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
DhamasGedo17 km E34°21°21 mm
El WakMandera County48 km SW34°21°22 mm
RamuMandera County87 km N34°22°14 mm
TakabaMandera County109 km WNW33°20°16 mm
ManderaMandera County115 km NE35°23°13 mm
Beled HawoGedo116 km NE35°23°13 mm
GarbahaarreyGedo117 km E36°23°16 mm
BanissaMandera County128 km NW31°18°16 mm

The Almanac · Lafey Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
December
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Days run hot, near 34° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 20 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Climate of Lafey by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January36°21°1.0 mm9 km/h11 h 57 min✦✦✦
February37°22°0.0 mm10 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦
March37°23°23 mm12 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦
April34°23°99 mm10 km/h12 h 11 min✦
May33°23°22 mm12 km/h12 h 16 min✦✦✦
June32°22°1.0 mm11 km/h12 h 18 min✦✦✦✦
July31°21°2.0 mm15 km/h12 h 17 min✦✦✦✦
August32°21°1.0 mm14 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦✦✦
September34°21°1.0 mm13 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
October33°22°51 mm8 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦
November32°22°86 mm7 km/h11 h 58 min✦✦
December34°21°20 mm10 km/h11 h 56 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Lafey in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Lafey in December?

Days average 34 °C (93 °F) and nights 21 °C (70 °F), with about 20 mm (0.79 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 34° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 20 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Is December a good time to visit Lafey?

The Almanac gives December 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are July and August.

How long are the days in Lafey in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 11 h 56 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Lafey in December?

Hardly — December nights average 21 °C (70 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Lafey in December?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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