December weather forecast
Pappinisseri, India

December, the first month of the winter in Pappinisseri, is still a tropical month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 23.1°C (73.6°F) and an average high of 31.8°C (89.2°F).

Temperature

Pappinisseri commences December with an average high-temperature of a still tropical 31.8°C (89.2°F), maintaining a close resemblance to the previous month. The average low-temperature in Pappinisseri during December nights is a warm 23.1°C (73.6°F).

Heat index

The heat index value for December is calculated to be a fiery hot 39°C (102.2°F). Additional precautions are required to avert heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity may culminate in heatstroke.
Always consider that heat index estimations are for light winds and places in the shade. The heat index may scale up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', is a composite of temperature and humidity figures to convey how warm it feels. Additional elements including metabolic differences, the level of physical activity, and attire have a role in shaping the individual's temperature perception. Exposure to direct sun rays can influence the heat you feel, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Children frequently underestimate the necessity to rest and hydrate. Thirst is a late sign of dehydration - thus, it is vital to stay hydrated, particularly during lengthy physical exercises.
Humans rely on perspiration as a cooling mechanism, wherein the evaporating sweat counteracts excessive warmth. Excessive relative humidity disturbs the body's typical cooling process by reducing evaporation, leading to a decrease in body cooling rate and an increase in the sensation of warmth. When heat gain surpasses the level the body can shed, body temperature begins to increase, and consequently, overheating and dehydration can occur, with varying severity.

Humidity

In Pappinisseri, the average relative humidity in December is 68%.

Rainfall

In Pappinisseri, in December, it is raining for 11.2 days, with typically 37mm (1.46") of accumulated precipitation. In Pappinisseri, during the entire year, the rain falls for 215.9 days and collects up to 1977mm (77.83") of precipitation.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Pappinisseri, with an average of 11h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 6:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 6:14 pm IST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 9.5h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through May, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 7 during December morphs into the following directions:
Take precautions against overexposure. Protection against sun damage is needed. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.