Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
Dodanduwa marks the onset of December with an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 28.9°C (84°F), subtly divergent from November's 29.2°C (84.6°F). Dodanduwa, in December, registers an average low temperature of 24.8°C (76.6°F), showing a minute reduction from daily highs.Heat index
December's heat index is evaluated at a hot 34°C (93.2°F). Special measures are necessary to avoid heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity could result in heatstroke.Always consider that heat index estimations are for light winds and places in the shade. The presence of direct sunlight can raise the heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', is achieved by amalgamating air temperature with the relative humidity readings. An individual's perception of weather can be affected by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their level of physical exertion. Considering the impact of direct sunlight, it's possible for the heat index to surge by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical for babies and toddlers. Children frequently do not understand the need for recuperation and hydration. Thirst, being a late manifestation of dehydration, underlines the need to hydrate frequently, especially when engaging in prolonged physical exercises.
Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.Rainfall
In Dodanduwa, in December, it is raining for 22.1 days, with typically 114mm (4.49") of accumulated precipitation. In Dodanduwa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 286.9 days and collects up to 1974mm (77.72") of precipitation.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Dodanduwa, with an average of 11h and 48min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 17:52. On the last day of December, in Dodanduwa, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 18:05 +0530.
Sunshine
The month with the least sunshine in Dodanduwa is December, with an average of 7h of sunshine.UV index
January through April, June through August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Dodanduwa. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.
Frequently asked questions
How hot is it in Dodanduwa in December?
What is the average humidity in December in Dodanduwa?
How many days does it rain in December in Dodanduwa?
What is the month with the shortest days in Dodanduwa?
How many hours of daylight does Dodanduwa have in December?
When are sunrise and sunset in December in Dodanduwa?
What is the month with the least sunshine in Dodanduwa?
How long on average sun shines in December in Dodanduwa?
What is the month with the highest UV index in Dodanduwa?
What is the UV index reading in December in Dodanduwa?
Average temperature in December
Dodanduwa, Sri Lanka
- Average high temperature in December: 28.9°C
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are March and April (30.3°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are August and September (28.3°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 24.8°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is May (26.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24°C).
Average pressure in December
Dodanduwa, Sri Lanka
- Average pressure in December: 1010.2mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1011.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (1008.9mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Dodanduwa, Sri Lanka
- Average wind speed in December: 9.4km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (20.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (7.8km/h).
Average humidity in December
Dodanduwa, Sri Lanka
- Average humidity in December: 79%
The months with the highest relative humidity are June and September (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are February and March (77%).
Average rainfall in December
Dodanduwa, Sri Lanka
- Average rainfall in December: 114mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (302mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (38mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Dodanduwa, Sri Lanka
- Average rainfall days in December: 22.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (28 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (14.8 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Dodanduwa, Sri Lanka
- Average daylight in December: 11h and 5min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in December: 7h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 9h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Dodanduwa, Sri Lanka
- Average sunshine days in December: 6.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (12.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (1 days).
Average UV index in December
Dodanduwa, Sri Lanka
- Average UV index in December: 7
The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are May and September (UV index 6).
Average cloud cover in December
Dodanduwa, Sri Lanka
- Average cloud cover in December: 38
The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 26).
Average visibility in December
Dodanduwa, Sri Lanka
- Average visibility in December: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, July, August, September, October and November (9km).
Dodanduwa, Sri Lanka
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