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Tarbaj Weather in December

Tarbaj in December

The short of it: Tarbaj in December averages a high of 33 °C (92 °F) and a low of 22 °C (72 °F), with 22 mm (0.87 in) of rain and about 12 h 0 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 33° · low 22° · rain 22 mm · daylight 12 h 0 min

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

December in Tarbaj brings afternoons near 33° and nights around 22°, with about 22 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 33° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 22 mm, the 5th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 0 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, Tarbaj runs cooler than most and wetter than most in December. Giriftu, 47 km to the WSW, is 1° warmer by day.

December in Tarbaj, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus November
2° warmer, 54 mm less rain
Versus January
2° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 0 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
GiriftuWajir County47 km WSW34°23°22 mm
WajirWajir County52 km S34°23°24 mm
EldasWajir County69 km WNW34°22°20 mm
El WakMandera County112 km NE34°21°22 mm
TakabaMandera County128 km N33°20°16 mm
ButeWajir County150 km NNW31°20°20 mm
HabasweinWajir County150 km SSW35°24°27 mm
LafeyMandera County158 km NE34°21°20 mm

The Almanac · Tarbaj 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 33° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 22 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Tarbaj by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January35°23°4.0 mm11 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦✦
February36°23°2.0 mm12 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦
March36°24°28 mm10 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
April34°24°93 mm9 km/h12 h 10 min✦
May33°23°20 mm11 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦✦✦
June32°22°1.0 mm12 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦✦✦
July31°21°2.0 mm13 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦✦✦
August32°21°2.0 mm13 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦✦✦
September33°22°1.0 mm12 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦✦
October33°22°53 mm9 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦
November32°23°76 mm9 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦
December33°22°22 mm10 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Tarbaj in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Tarbaj in December?

Days average 33 °C (92 °F) and nights 22 °C (72 °F), with about 22 mm (0.87 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 33° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 22 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Is December a good time to visit Tarbaj?

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

How long are the days in Tarbaj in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 12 h 0 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Tarbaj in December?

Hardly — December nights average 22 °C (72 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Tarbaj in December?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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