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Usenge Weather in December

Usenge in December

The short of it: Usenge in December averages a high of 29 °C (83 °F) and a low of 18 °C (64 °F), with 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain and about 12 h 7 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 29° · low 18° · rain 72 mm · daylight 12 h 7 min

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

Thirty years of records give Usenge an average December high of 29°, a low of 18° and some 72 mm of rain. Much like November: highs about 29°, nights near 18°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 72 mm, the 5th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 7 min in mid-December.

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

Against its neighbours, Usenge runs cooler than most and drier than most in December. Port Victoria, 21 km to the NNW, sees much the same highs.

December in Usenge, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus November
about the same, 26 mm less rain
Versus January
1° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 7 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Port VictoriaBusia County21 km NNW29°18°72 mm
SirisiaBusia County21 km NNW29°17°72 mm
BondoSiaya County24 km E29°17°82 mm
SiayaSiaya County29 km ENE29°17°92 mm
NdoriSiaya County34 km E29°17°88 mm
FunyulaBusia County39 km N29°17°83 mm
OgunjaSiaya County39 km NE29°17°102 mm
SegaSiaya County40 km NNE29°17°97 mm

The Almanac · Usenge Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
December
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Much like November: highs about 29°, nights near 18°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 72 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Usenge by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°18°32 mm9 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦✦
February30°19°43 mm11 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦✦
March29°19°89 mm10 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦
April28°19°146 mm10 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
May28°18°95 mm9 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
June27°18°33 mm8 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦✦✦
July27°17°24 mm8 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦✦✦
August27°17°37 mm9 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦✦✦
September28°17°40 mm10 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦✦✦
October29°18°53 mm10 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦✦
November28°18°98 mm10 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
December29°18°72 mm9 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Usenge in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Usenge in December?

Days average 29 °C (83 °F) and nights 18 °C (64 °F), with about 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 29°, nights near 18°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 72 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Is December a good time to visit Usenge?

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

How long are the days in Usenge in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 12 h 7 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Usenge in December?

Hardly — December nights average 18 °C (64 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Usenge in December?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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