Kimba Weather in December (1981–2025)

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December at a Glance in Kimba

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
31.4°C
Avg Low
❄️
14.3°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
22.9°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
20 mm
Avg Humidity
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45%
Avg Wind
🌬️
4.1 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
7.7
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
+5.2°C
temp difference
🌡️Warm afternoons🌤️Cool mornings☀️Very sunny💧Dry month💨Breezy🏜️Low humidity

Kimba December Weather Overview

December is one of the warmer months of the year in Kimba, with average highs near 31.4°C and lows around 14.3°C (mean 22.9°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 20 mm of rainfall and 45% relative humidity across the period.

Kimba December Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

December is one of the warmer months of the year in Kimba. Across 45 years of records, the warmest December in Kimba was 2019 — when the month averaged 26.9°C — while the coldest was 2001 at 19.5°C. Typical December days reach 31.4°C with nights near 14.3°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.4°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp22.6°C→23.3°C+0.7°C
Max Temp31.3°C→32.0°C+0.7°C
Min Temp13.8°C→14.5°C+0.7°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.4°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.5°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

19.0°C–21.0°C4 yr (9%)
21.0°C–23.0°C18 yr (40%)
23.0°C–25.0°C20 yr (44%)
25.0°C–27.0°C3 yr (7%)

Kimba December Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

December is about average for rainfall in Kimba, averaging 20 mm of rainfall. The wettest December on record was 1992 with 115 mm, while the driest were 2016, 2017 and 2018 at 0 mm.

Kimba December Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Kimba during December averages 45%. The most humid December was 1992 at 67%, and the least humid was 2015 at 35%.

Kimba December Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

December receives about 7.7 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Kimba. The sunniest December was 2009 at 8.5 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 1992 at 6.4.

Kimba December Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Kimba during December is 4.1 m/s. The windiest December was 2002 at 4.7 m/s, while the calmest was 2015 at 3.7 m/s.

What December Feels Like in Kimba

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Cool
Morning
🌞
Warm
Afternoon
🌆
Mild
Evening
Rain chanceLow
Outdoor comfort★★★★★

How December Ranks in Kimba

🔥3rd warmest month of the year
🌵6th driest month of the year
☀️2nd sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

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Kimba December Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp22.6°C22.2°C22.7°C24.0°C23.0°C+0.4°C
Avg High31.2°C30.5°C31.2°C32.7°C31.7°C+0.5°C
Avg Low14.0°C13.8°C14.2°C15.2°C14.3°C+0.3°C
Avg Rain13 mm32 mm26 mm12 mm11 mm-2 mm

Extreme December Records in Kimba

🔥Warmest December48.0°C2019
🧊Coldest December7.3°C1984
🌧️Wettest December115 mm1992
🏜️Driest December0 mm2016
🌬️Windiest December4.7 m/s2002

Key Insights for December

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December temperatures in Kimba have risen by about 0.7°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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December has ranged from a record low of 7.3°C (1984) to a record high of 48°C (2019).

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Rainfall in December is about average for rainfall, averaging 20 mm, with a wettest year of 115 mm.

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Daytime highs and overnight lows have shifted differently — highs rose about 0.5°C per decade while lows rose 0.3°C per decade, widening the gap between day and night.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Kimba?

One of the best times to visit Kimba

December is one of the best times to visit Kimba. Expect days averaging 31.4°C and nights around 14.3°C (mean 22.9°C) — warmer than Kimba's yearly average — with low rainfall (20 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Kimba's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Kimba Weather in December — In Depth

☀️ December climate overview

December is one of the warmer months of the year in Kimba, with average highs near 31.4°C and lows around 14.3°C (mean 22.9°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 20 mm of rainfall and 45% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in December

December averages 20 mm of rainfall in Kimba, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest December on record saw 115 mm (1992), and the driest just 0 mm (2016). Humidity sits around 45% and average wind speed is 4.1 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 7.7 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How December has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average December temperatures have risen by about 0.7°C. Daytime highs moved from 31.3°C to 32°C and overnight lows from 13.8°C to 14.5°C over the same span.
December Weather in Kimba, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202533.2°C24.0°C14.7°C42.4°C9.2°C15 mm38%4.2 m/s—
202432.7°C24.0°C15.3°C40.1°C11.6°C12 mm45%3.8 m/s8.2
202331.3°C22.8°C14.2°C42.2°C9.7°C3 mm46%4.4 m/s7.1
202231.0°C22.6°C14.2°C41.1°C8.4°C21 mm46%4 m/s8.1
202131.9°C22.9°C13.9°C40.4°C8.2°C5 mm44%4 m/s8.2
202030.1°C21.8°C13.6°C39.2°C8.4°C10 mm46%4.5 m/s8
2019 🔥36.5°C26.9°C17.2°C48.0°C8.4°C1 mm35%4.1 m/s8.3
201833.7°C25.0°C16.3°C44.6°C10.4°C0 mm40%4.3 m/s7.3
201732.1°C23.4°C14.7°C43.0°C9.0°C0 mm42%4.1 m/s7.4
201632.9°C24.3°C15.8°C42.5°C9.9°C0 mm43%4.2 m/s7.4
201534.6°C25.6°C16.7°C44.5°C8.3°C22 mm35%3.7 m/s8.1
201431.2°C22.6°C13.9°C37.8°C10.3°C15 mm47%4 m/s8
201332.4°C23.6°C14.8°C44.2°C8.4°C22 mm41%4 m/s7.6
201232.7°C23.5°C14.3°C41.3°C8.6°C3 mm42%4 m/s8.3
201131.3°C23.1°C14.9°C41.8°C8.6°C25 mm46%4 m/s7.7
201029.2°C21.5°C13.8°C42.7°C9.5°C34 mm52%4.1 m/s7.5
200932.4°C23.3°C14.2°C41.9°C7.8°C9 mm43%3.8 m/s8.5
200829.2°C21.4°C13.6°C35.4°C8.7°C58 mm53%3.8 m/s7.4
200731.6°C23.2°C14.7°C41.5°C9.7°C49 mm44%3.9 m/s7.8
200631.5°C22.9°C14.4°C42.4°C9.5°C34 mm41%4.2 m/s7.9
200531.4°C22.3°C13.3°C44.0°C8.4°C20 mm47%4.3 m/s7.9
200430.2°C22.1°C13.9°C40.1°C9.1°C30 mm49%4.1 m/s7.5
200333.4°C24.5°C15.6°C41.2°C10.2°C16 mm43%4 m/s8
200232.0°C23.2°C14.4°C43.5°C9.3°C9 mm41%4.7 m/s7.5
2001 ❄️27.2°C19.5°C11.7°C38.5°C7.9°C24 mm55%4 m/s7.2
200033.1°C24.4°C15.7°C42.4°C9.7°C9 mm42%4 m/s8
199929.9°C22.1°C14.3°C38.9°C10.2°C12 mm47%4.4 m/s7.4
199832.3°C23.4°C14.4°C40.6°C9.3°C10 mm45%4 m/s7.9
199731.8°C23.0°C14.3°C39.4°C10.8°C43 mm50%3.8 m/s7.8
199630.5°C22.0°C13.5°C39.0°C8.4°C12 mm45%4.1 m/s8
199530.3°C21.7°C13.1°C42.8°C7.5°C9 mm45%4.2 m/s7.5
199434.0°C24.7°C15.5°C44.1°C9.3°C5 mm36%4.3 m/s7.9
199328.9°C21.2°C13.6°C36.2°C9.1°C46 mm51%4 m/s7.3
1992 🌧️26.2°C19.7°C13.2°C35.6°C9.2°C115 mm67%4 m/s6.4
199130.1°C21.6°C13.0°C41.5°C8.9°C2 mm47%4.2 m/s7.8
199030.7°C22.1°C13.4°C39.0°C8.5°C63 mm50%4.1 m/s7.6
198932.3°C23.5°C14.6°C42.8°C8.1°C10 mm42%3.9 m/s7.7
198831.6°C23.3°C14.9°C40.4°C8.7°C20 mm49%4.1 m/s7.7
198731.8°C23.1°C14.3°C41.2°C7.6°C15 mm41%4.3 m/s7.8
198629.2°C20.9°C12.6°C41.0°C7.9°C14 mm47%4.4 m/s7.7
198527.9°C19.7°C11.6°C39.8°C8.8°C19 mm50%4.4 m/s7.5
198431.4°C22.6°C13.7°C42.5°C7.3°C10 mm42%4 m/s7.6
198333.0°C24.3°C15.5°C42.7°C8.1°C16 mm42%3.8 m/s—
198232.5°C23.7°C15.0°C40.9°C8.9°C13 mm40%4 m/s—
198131.5°C22.5°C13.4°C43.4°C8.7°C3 mm41%4.2 m/s—

Actual recorded December data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Kimba December Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Kimba in December?▼

The average high in December is around 31.4°C with lows near 14.3°C (mean 22.9°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Kimba in December?▼

December averages 20 mm of rainfall in Kimba, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 115 mm in 1992.

What was the hottest December on record in Kimba?▼

The hottest December reached 48°C in 2019. The coldest dipped to 7.3°C in 1984.

Has December in Kimba gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average December temperatures have risen by about 0.7°C. Daytime highs moved from 31.3°C to 32°C and overnight lows from 13.8°C to 14.5°C over the same span.

Is December a good time to visit Kimba?▼

December is one of the warmer months of the year in Kimba and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 31.4°C daytime highs and 14.3°C at night.

Is December the coldest month in Kimba?▼

Not quite — December is the 10th coolest month in Kimba, averaging 22.9°C.

What should I pack for Kimba in December?▼

For December in Kimba, pack light, breathable clothing and sun protection, with typical highs of 31.4°C and lows of 14.3°C.

Is Kimba humid in December?▼

Relative humidity in December averages 45% — relatively dry.

How windy is Kimba in December?▼

Average wind speed in December is 4.1 m/s. The windiest December on record averaged 4.7 m/s (2002).

Which December had the most rainfall in Kimba?▼

The wettest December on record was 1992 with 115 mm. On average, December sees 20 mm.

Where does this December weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Kimba behaves each December, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for December specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.