December weather forecastDam, Bhutan

December

Weather in December

As winter rolls out fully in Dam, Bhutan, December witnesses a rapid drop in temperatures. The cityscape transforms into a snowy wonderland, with the first notable snowfall of the season. A significant characteristic is the 40mm (1.57") of snowfall expected, introducing winter's chilly persona. The cloud percentage decreases in December, offering clearer skies. The year wraps up with the residents embracing the comfort of warm interiors, while the exterior is charmed by a blanket of snow.

Temperature

Dam, Bhutan, starts December with an average high-temperature of a chilly 7.6°C (45.7°F), a minor shift from November's 10.2°C (50.4°F). Nighttime temperatures in December average to a freezing cold -0.5°C (31.1°F) in Dam.

Humidity

In Dam, Bhutan, the average relative humidity in December is 65%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 4.5 days and accumulates 7mm (0.28") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Dam, Bhutan, are January through May, November and December. In December, in Dam, it is snowing for 5.4 days. Throughout December, 40mm (1.57") of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Dam, there are 33.8 snowfall days, and 431mm (16.97") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 17:06. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 06:50 and sunset at 17:17 +06.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Dam is 7.5h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Dam. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.

Frequently asked questions

In Dam, 7.6°C (45.7°F) is the average high-temperature and -0.5°C (31.1°F) is the average low-temperature during December.

In Dam, the average relative humidity in December is 65%.

The month with the least rainfall in Dam, Bhutan, is December, when the rain falls for 4.5 days and typically collects 7mm (0.28") of precipitation.

In Dam, Bhutan, during December, the rain falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 7mm (0.28") of precipitation.

In December, in Dam, Bhutan, it is snowing for 5.4 days. Throughout December, 40mm (1.57") of snow is accumulated.

The month with the shortest days in Dam is December, with an average of 10h and 30min of daylight.

In Dam, the average day length in December is 10h and 28min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 17:06. On the last day of the month, in Dam, Bhutan, sunrise is at 06:50 and sunset at 17:17 +06.

In Dam, Bhutan, the average sunshine duration in December is 7.5h.

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

In Dam, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average wind speed
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Average temperature in December
Dam, Bhutan

  • Average high temperature in December: 7.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (17.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -0.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (11.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-2.6°C).

Average pressure in December
Dam, Bhutan

  • Average pressure in December: 1016.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1016.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1006.8mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Dam, Bhutan

  • Average wind speed in December: 6.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (6.4km/h).

Average humidity in December
Dam, Bhutan

  • Average humidity in December: 65%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and February (57%).

Average rainfall in December
Dam, Bhutan

  • Average rainfall in December: 7mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (196mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (7mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Dam, Bhutan

  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (27.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Dam, Bhutan

  • Average snowfall in December: 40mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (146mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Dam, Bhutan

  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (8.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Dam, Bhutan

  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 30min

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

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and November (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Dam, Bhutan

  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.9 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and June (2.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Dam, Bhutan

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Dam, Bhutan

  • Average cloud cover in December: 15

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in December
Dam, Bhutan

  • Average visibility in December: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are June, July, August and September (9km).