December weather forecastDarjeeling, India
December
Weather in December
December in Darjeeling welcomes the true spirit of winter as the temperature drops further. The chill in the atmosphere marks this month as the onset of the winter season. Albeit cold, the weather remains mostly dry and the city is often blanketed in beautiful frost, providing a magical touch to the scenery. This month sees the return of mild snowfall, signifying a full circle of the weather pattern. Concluding, the weather in December depicts a delightful winter wonderland scenario, rounding off the climatic calendar.Temperature
December ushers in a minor alteration in Darjeeling's climate, with the average high-temperature moving from November's 19.3°C (66.7°F) to a still comfortable 16.2°C (61.2°F). In Darjeeling, the nighttime temperature averages to a chilly 7.5°C (45.5°F) during December.Humidity
In Darjeeling, India, the average relative humidity in December is 65%.Rainfall
In Darjeeling, in December, during 7 rainfall days, 17mm (0.67") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Darjeeling, during the entire year, the rain falls for 230.4 days and collects up to 2477mm (97.52") of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January, February and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 6mm (0.24") of snow. In Darjeeling, India, during the entire year, snow falls for 0.5 days and aggregates up to 16mm (0.63") of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Darjeeling, with an average of 10h and 30min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 4:54 pm IST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December in Darjeeling is 7.2h.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum UV index of 4 during December translates into these guidelines:
Prioritize safety - The need to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is emphasized. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Darjeeling, India
- Average high temperature in December: 16.2°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (25.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (15.4°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 7.5°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (19.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.3°C).
Average pressure in December
Darjeeling, India
- Average pressure in December: 1016.3mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1016.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1004.9mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Darjeeling, India
- Average wind speed in December: 5.5km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (5.5km/h).
Average humidity in December
Darjeeling, India
- Average humidity in December: 65%
The months with the highest relative humidity are July and August (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (43%).
Average rainfall in December
Darjeeling, India
- Average rainfall in December: 17mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (525mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (16mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Darjeeling, India
- Average rainfall days in December: 7 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (30.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Darjeeling, India
- Average snowfall in December: 6mm
The month with the highest snowfall is February (7mm).
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).
Average snowfall days in December
Darjeeling, India
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Darjeeling, India
- 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 12min
The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Darjeeling, India
- Average sunshine days in December: 21.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.8 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are July and August (0 days).
Average UV index in December
Darjeeling, India
- Average UV index in December: 4
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 4).
Average cloud cover in December
Darjeeling, India
- Average cloud cover in December: 16
The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 15).
Average visibility in December
Darjeeling, India
- Average visibility in December: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (9km).
