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Dhamas Weather in December

Dhamas in December

The short of it: Dhamas in December averages a high of 34 °C (92 °F) and a low of 21 °C (70 °F), with 21 mm (0.83 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 21 mm · daylight 11 h 56 min

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

Thirty years of records give Dhamas an average December high of 34°, a low of 21° and some 21 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 34° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 21 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, Dhamas runs cooler than most and wetter than most in December. Lafey, 17 km to the W, sees much the same highs.

December in Dhamas, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus November
1° warmer, 64 mm less rain
Versus January
2° colder
Day–night spread
12°
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
LafeyMandera County17 km W34°21°20 mm
El WakMandera County59 km SW34°21°22 mm
RamuMandera County87 km N34°22°14 mm
GarbahaarreyGedo100 km ENE36°23°16 mm
ManderaMandera County105 km NNE35°23°13 mm
Beled HawoGedo105 km NE35°23°13 mm
TakabaMandera County126 km W33°20°16 mm
BaardheereGedo138 km SE36°22°15 mm

The Almanac · Dhamas 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 21 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Climate of Dhamas by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January36°22°1.0 mm9 km/h11 h 57 min✦✦✦
February37°22°0.0 mm9 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦
March37°23°22 mm10 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦
April34°23°97 mm9 km/h12 h 11 min✦
May33°23°24 mm11 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 mm11 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
October33°22°53 mm8 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦
November32°22°85 mm7 km/h11 h 58 min✦✦
December34°21°21 mm10 km/h11 h 56 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Dhamas in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Dhamas in December?

Days average 34 °C (92 °F) and nights 21 °C (70 °F), with about 21 mm (0.83 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 34° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 21 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Is December a good time to visit Dhamas?

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

How long are the days in Dhamas 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 Dhamas in December?

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

What should I pack for Dhamas in December?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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