December weather forecast
Keetmanshoop, Namibia

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Weather in December

December sees the pinnacle of the summer season in Keetmanshoop. With temperatures peaking at 34.4°C (93.9°F), it stands as the hottest month of the year. However, the city does entertain ever so slight rain showers, providing temporary respite from the heat. Despite the prevalent high temperature, the city continues to enjoy a host of sunny days, thus holding on to its characteristic penchant for clear, bright skies. Simultaneously, wind speed remains high, curating a balance between the scorching heat and cool breeze that is unique to December weather in Keetmanshoop.

Temperature

Keetmanshoop experiences a recorded average high-temperature of a still hot 34.4°C (93.9°F) in December, closely aligned with November's 32.5°C (90.5°F). In December, the temperature registers a significant dip to an average of 21.5°C (70.7°F) at night.

Humidity

In Keetmanshoop, the average relative humidity in December is 22%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 3.7 days. Throughout December, 6mm (0.24") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 37.2 rainfall days, and 83mm (3.27") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the longest days of the year in Keetmanshoop, with an average of 13h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:46 and sunset at 19:27. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 19:44 CAT.

Sunshine

November and December, with an average of 12.1h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 7 in December interprets into the following advice:
Steer clear of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can be scorched in less than 20 minutes. Stay in the shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest. Remember, however, that not all shade structures provide full sun protection. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.

Frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Keetmanshoop, records 34.4°C (93.9°F), while the low-temperature is 21.5°C (70.7°F).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Keetmanshoop, the average relative humidity in December is 22%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 3.7 days. Throughout December, 6mm (0.24") of precipitation is accumulated.

When are the longest days in Keetmanshoop?

With an average of 13h and 48min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Keetmanshoop have in December?

In Keetmanshoop, the average day length in December is 13h and 47min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 05:46 and sunset at 19:27. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 19:44 CAT.

What are the months with the most sunshine?

The months with the most sunshine are November and December, with an average of 12.1h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Keetmanshoop have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 12.1h.

When is the highest UV index?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index.

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

Average temperature in December
Keetmanshoop, Namibia

Average temperature in December - Keetmanshoop, Namibia
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (34.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (20.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (23.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (9°C).

Average pressure in December
Keetmanshoop, Namibia

Average pressure in December - Keetmanshoop, Namibia
  • Average pressure in December: 1010.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1022.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1010.1mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Keetmanshoop, Namibia

Average wind speed in December - Keetmanshoop, Namibia
  • Average wind speed in December: 14.8km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are November and December (14.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (11.9km/h).

Average humidity in December
Keetmanshoop, Namibia

Average humidity in December - Keetmanshoop, Namibia
  • Average humidity in December: 22%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (35%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (20%).

Average rainfall in December
Keetmanshoop, Namibia

Average rainfall in December - Keetmanshoop, Namibia
  • Average rainfall in December: 6mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (27mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June and August (1mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Keetmanshoop, Namibia

Average rainfall days in December - Keetmanshoop, Namibia
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is February (7.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.7 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Keetmanshoop, Namibia

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Keetmanshoop, Namibia
  • Average daylight in December: 13h and 5min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 12h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are November and December (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are February, April, May and June (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Keetmanshoop, Namibia

Average sunshine days in December - Keetmanshoop, Namibia
  • Average sunshine days in December: 26.1 days

The months with the most sunshine days are July and August (29.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (19.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Keetmanshoop, Namibia

Average UV index in December - Keetmanshoop, Namibia
  • Average UV index in December: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in December
Keetmanshoop, Namibia

Average cloud cover in December - Keetmanshoop, Namibia
  • Average cloud cover in December: 7

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 14).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 4).

Average visibility in December
Keetmanshoop, Namibia

Average visibility in December - Keetmanshoop, Namibia
  • Average visibility in December: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).

Keetmanshoop, Namibia

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