Mumias weather in December
In December, Mumias sees average daytime highs of 28°C and overnight lows near 17°C, with 137 mm of rain across 20.1 wet days and about 12 hours of daylight. It is the 4th-warmest and 8th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 28°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 21% of the time in December, and the air most often feels humid.
Daylight stretches from about 12 hours at the start of December to 12 hours by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Mumias's 3rd-clearest and 4th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Mumias's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 28°
- 4th warmest
- Overnight low
- 17°
- 5th coldest
- Rainfall
- 137 mm
- 20.1 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 hours
- 6:39 AM – 6:38 PM
- Cloud cover
- 63%
- 3rd clearest
- Wind
- 6 km/h
- 4th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.96 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.7
- out of 10
Mumias is city.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in December
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 28°C through the month.
A typical December day in Mumias reaches about 28°C in the afternoon and slips back to 17°C overnight — a 11°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 25°C and 30°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs on par with November and about 1°C cooler than January.
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| Avg high (°C) | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 |
| Avg low (°C) | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 | 17 |
| 2 | 28 | 17 |
| 3 | 28 | 17 |
| 4 | 28 | 17 |
| 5 | 28 | 17 |
| 6 | 28 | 17 |
| 7 | 28 | 17 |
| 8 | 28 | 17 |
| 9 | 28 | 17 |
| 10 | 28 | 17 |
| 11 | 28 | 17 |
| 12 | 28 | 17 |
| 13 | 28 | 17 |
| 14 | 28 | 17 |
| 15 | 28 | 17 |
| 16 | 28 | 17 |
| 17 | 28 | 17 |
| 18 | 28 | 17 |
| 19 | 28 | 17 |
| 20 | 28 | 17 |
| 21 | 28 | 17 |
| 22 | 28 | 17 |
| 23 | 28 | 17 |
| 24 | 28 | 17 |
| 25 | 28 | 17 |
| 26 | 28 | 17 |
| 27 | 28 | 17 |
| 28 | 28 | 17 |
| 29 | 28 | 17 |
| 30 | 29 | 17 |
| 31 | 29 | 17 |
Mumias weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 4th-warmest and 8th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29° / 17° | 102 | 15.8 | 12 | 4.8 |
| Feb | 30° / 18° | 81 | 13.6 | 12 | 4.5 |
| Mar | 29° / 18° | 158 | 21.7 | 12 | 4.0 |
| Apr | 27° / 18° | 257 | 27.4 | 12 | 3.6 |
| May | 27° / 17° | 237 | 28.3 | 12 | 3.8 |
| Jun | 26° / 17° | 144 | 24.8 | 12 | 4.3 |
| Jul | 26° / 17° | 119 | 22 | 12 | 4.8 |
| Aug | 27° / 17° | 139 | 24.8 | 12 | 4.4 |
| Sep | 27° / 17° | 137 | 24.8 | 12 | 4.2 |
| Oct | 27° / 17° | 189 | 27.9 | 12 | 3.7 |
| Nov | 27° / 17° | 197 | 25.8 | 12 | 3.9 |
| Dec | 28° / 17° | 137 | 20.1 | 12 | 4.7 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 21% of the time in December.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 24% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 55%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 35 | 36 | 38 | 39 | 41 | 42 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 50 |
| Cloudier (%) | 68 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 65 | 64 | 62 | 61 | 59 | 58 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 50 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32 | 68 |
| 2 | 32 | 68 |
| 3 | 33 | 67 |
| 4 | 33 | 67 |
| 5 | 35 | 65 |
| 6 | 36 | 64 |
| 7 | 38 | 62 |
| 8 | 39 | 61 |
| 9 | 41 | 59 |
| 10 | 42 | 58 |
| 11 | 45 | 55 |
| 12 | 45 | 55 |
| 13 | 46 | 54 |
| 14 | 48 | 52 |
| 15 | 48 | 52 |
| 16 | 49 | 51 |
| 17 | 49 | 51 |
| 18 | 51 | 49 |
| 19 | 51 | 49 |
| 20 | 52 | 48 |
| 21 | 52 | 48 |
| 22 | 51 | 49 |
| 23 | 52 | 48 |
| 24 | 52 | 48 |
| 25 | 52 | 48 |
| 26 | 51 | 49 |
| 27 | 51 | 49 |
| 28 | 51 | 49 |
| 29 | 51 | 49 |
| 30 | 51 | 49 |
| 31 | 50 | 50 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Mumias gets around 137 mm of rain over 20.1 wet days in December. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 64% and peaks near 77% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 77 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 74 | 73 | 72 | 71 | 70 | 69 | 68 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 56 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 52 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 77 |
| 2 | 76 |
| 3 | 76 |
| 4 | 75 |
| 5 | 74 |
| 6 | 73 |
| 7 | 72 |
| 8 | 71 |
| 9 | 70 |
| 10 | 69 |
| 11 | 68 |
| 12 | 67 |
| 13 | 66 |
| 14 | 65 |
| 15 | 64 |
| 16 | 64 |
| 17 | 63 |
| 18 | 62 |
| 19 | 62 |
| 20 | 61 |
| 21 | 60 |
| 22 | 59 |
| 23 | 58 |
| 24 | 58 |
| 25 | 57 |
| 26 | 56 |
| 27 | 55 |
| 28 | 54 |
| 29 | 54 |
| 30 | 53 |
| 31 | 52 |
Humidity in December
Most of December feels humid — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, December lands in the humid band about 62% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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| Dry (%) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Comfortable (%) | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 |
| Humid (%) | 68 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 59 | 58 | 57 | 57 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 54 |
| Muggy (%) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 27 | 68 | 2 |
| 2 | 3 | 28 | 67 | 2 |
| 3 | 3 | 28 | 67 | 2 |
| 4 | 3 | 28 | 67 | 2 |
| 5 | 4 | 28 | 66 | 2 |
| 6 | 4 | 28 | 66 | 2 |
| 7 | 4 | 28 | 66 | 2 |
| 8 | 5 | 27 | 66 | 2 |
| 9 | 5 | 27 | 66 | 2 |
| 10 | 6 | 27 | 65 | 2 |
| 11 | 6 | 27 | 66 | 1 |
| 12 | 7 | 27 | 65 | 1 |
| 13 | 8 | 27 | 64 | 1 |
| 14 | 8 | 27 | 64 | 1 |
| 15 | 9 | 27 | 63 | 1 |
| 16 | 9 | 27 | 63 | 1 |
| 17 | 10 | 27 | 62 | 1 |
| 18 | 10 | 27 | 62 | 1 |
| 19 | 10 | 27 | 62 | 1 |
| 20 | 11 | 27 | 61 | 1 |
| 21 | 11 | 27 | 61 | 1 |
| 22 | 11 | 28 | 60 | 1 |
| 23 | 11 | 28 | 60 | 1 |
| 24 | 11 | 29 | 59 | 1 |
| 25 | 11 | 30 | 58 | 1 |
| 26 | 11 | 31 | 57 | 1 |
| 27 | 11 | 31 | 57 | 1 |
| 28 | 11 | 32 | 55 | 2 |
| 29 | 11 | 33 | 54 | 2 |
| 30 | 11 | 33 | 54 | 2 |
| 31 | 11 | 33 | 54 | 2 |
Wind in December
Winds average 6 km/h in December.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 5 km/h on the calmest days to 6 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | calm |
| 2 | 5 | calm |
| 3 | 5 | calm |
| 4 | 6 | calm |
| 5 | 6 | calm |
| 6 | 6 | calm |
| 7 | 6 | calm |
| 8 | 6 | calm |
| 9 | 6 | calm |
| 10 | 6 | calm |
| 11 | 6 | calm |
| 12 | 6 | calm |
| 13 | 6 | calm |
| 14 | 6 | calm |
| 15 | 6 | calm |
| 16 | 6 | calm |
| 17 | 6 | calm |
| 18 | 6 | calm |
| 19 | 6 | calm |
| 20 | 6 | calm |
| 21 | 6 | calm |
| 22 | 6 | calm |
| 23 | 6 | calm |
| 24 | 6 | calm |
| 25 | 6 | calm |
| 26 | 6 | calm |
| 27 | 6 | calm |
| 28 | 6 | calm |
| 29 | 6 | calm |
| 30 | 6 | calm |
| 31 | 6 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 12 hours at the start of December to 12 hours by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 0 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 6:32 AM to 6:46 AM, and sunset from 6:31 PM to 6:45 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:32 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:46 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:31 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:45 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.0 | 6:32 | 6:31 |
| 2 | 12.0 | 6:33 | 6:32 |
| 3 | 12.0 | 6:33 | 6:32 |
| 4 | 12.0 | 6:34 | 6:32 |
| 5 | 12.0 | 6:34 | 6:33 |
| 6 | 12.0 | 6:34 | 6:33 |
| 7 | 12.0 | 6:35 | 6:34 |
| 8 | 12.0 | 6:35 | 6:34 |
| 9 | 12.0 | 6:36 | 6:34 |
| 10 | 12.0 | 6:36 | 6:35 |
| 11 | 12.0 | 6:37 | 6:35 |
| 12 | 12.0 | 6:37 | 6:36 |
| 13 | 12.0 | 6:37 | 6:36 |
| 14 | 12.0 | 6:38 | 6:37 |
| 15 | 12.0 | 6:38 | 6:37 |
| 16 | 12.0 | 6:39 | 6:38 |
| 17 | 12.0 | 6:39 | 6:38 |
| 18 | 12.0 | 6:40 | 6:39 |
| 19 | 12.0 | 6:40 | 6:39 |
| 20 | 12.0 | 6:41 | 6:39 |
| 21 | 12.0 | 6:41 | 6:40 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 6:42 | 6:40 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 6:42 | 6:41 |
| 24 | 12.0 | 6:43 | 6:41 |
| 25 | 12.0 | 6:43 | 6:42 |
| 26 | 12.0 | 6:43 | 6:42 |
| 27 | 12.0 | 6:44 | 6:43 |
| 28 | 12.0 | 6:44 | 6:43 |
| 29 | 12.0 | 6:45 | 6:44 |
| 30 | 12.0 | 6:45 | 6:44 |
| 31 | 12.0 | 6:46 | 6:45 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 5.96 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 5.08 kWh/m² to a high of 6.68 kWh/m² in February across the year — December's 5.96 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 14 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 15 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 16 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 17 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 18 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 19 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 20 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.1 | Intense |
Is December a good time to visit Mumias?
Our two travel scores rate December for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
December is a reasonable time to visit Mumias for sightseeing.
What to pack for Mumias in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Mumias sees daytime highs around 28°C and nights near 17°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 20 days see rain.
UV index in Mumias in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 12 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Mumias peaks around March 16 at about 16 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 18 at about 10 (extreme).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 15 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 12 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | Extreme |
| Feb | 14 | Extreme |
| Mar | 16 | Extreme |
| Apr | 14 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 10 | Very high |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 11 | Extreme |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 14 | Extreme |
| Nov | 12 | Extreme |
| Dec | 12 | Extreme |
Air quality in Mumias in December
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where December falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Mumias is worst in June — around 78 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), and holds fairly steady the rest of the year.
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 74 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 69 | 78 | 76 | 74 | 71 | 73 | 77 | 76 |
| Level | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 74 | Unhealthy |
| Feb | 68 | Unhealthy |
| Mar | 67 | Unhealthy |
| Apr | 67 | Unhealthy |
| May | 69 | Unhealthy |
| Jun | 78 | Unhealthy |
| Jul | 76 | Unhealthy |
| Aug | 74 | Unhealthy |
| Sep | 71 | Unhealthy |
| Oct | 73 | Unhealthy |
| Nov | 77 | Unhealthy |
| Dec | 76 | Unhealthy |
Where is Mumias?
Mumias sits at 0.3°N, 34.5°E, 1,321 m above sea level, in Kenya. The nearest listed city is Lugulu, 21 km away.
Topography around Mumias
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Mumias.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Mumias has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 102 m around an average of 1,300 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 224 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,661 m.
The land around Mumias is covered by shrubs (39%) and trees (26%) within 3 km, shrubs (41%), trees (23%) and cropland (20%) within 16 km, and shrubs (27%), trees (23%) and cropland (22%) within 80 km.
Kenya travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type G
- 240 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 34% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $2,363
- 2025
- Happiness
- 4.7 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Homicide rate
- 4.9
- per 100k, 2022
- Road deaths
- 28.3
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Lower middle
- World Bank
- English
- High
- EF EPI 593
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Mumias (0.3347°, 34.488°, elevation 1,321 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).