December weather forecastDharapuram, India
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Dharapuram, is still a warm month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 19.2°C (66.6°F) and 27.8°C (82°F).Temperature
December is the coldest month, exhibiting average temperatures of 27.8°C (82°F) at the peak and 19.2°C (66.6°F) at the base.Heat index
For December, the heat index is estimated at a hot 31°C (87.8°F). Uninterrupted activity during exposure could lead to a sense of exhaustion, possibly causing heat cramps.One should consider that heat index numbers are for shaded settings and light wind. Direct sunlight can cause a surge in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', gives an indication of how one might feel in terms of heat after considering humidity. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by many aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. When exposed to direct sunlight, it's possible for the heat index to increase by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Young individuals are typically more threatened than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Also, the larger skin surface proportionate to their small bodies and the increased heat from their activities magnify their risk.
Humidity
The average relative humidity in December in Dharapuram, India, is 77%.Rainfall
In Dharapuram, in December, it is raining for 14.6 days, with typically 44mm (1.73") of accumulated precipitation. In Dharapuram, during the entire year, the rain falls for 161 days and collects up to 673mm (26.5") of precipitation.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 11h and 30min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 5:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 6:08 pm IST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 7.1h.UV index
January, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A typical high UV index of 6 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Beware of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals risk burning in less than 20 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but keep in mind that not all shade structures provide complete protection. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Dharapuram, India
- Average high temperature in December: 27.8°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (36.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (27.8°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 19.2°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is May (25.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°C).
Average pressure in December
Dharapuram, India
- Average pressure in December: 1012.2mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1013.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1007.7mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Dharapuram, India
- Average wind speed in December: 8km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (23km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (7.2km/h).
Average humidity in December
Dharapuram, India
- Average humidity in December: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is November (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and April (51%).
Average rainfall in December
Dharapuram, India
- Average rainfall in December: 44mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (171mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (7mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Dharapuram, India
- Average rainfall days in December: 14.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (22.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.7 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Dharapuram, India
- Average daylight in December: 11h and 30min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in December: 7h and 6min
The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 11h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Dharapuram, India
- Average sunshine days in December: 13.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (23.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (6.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Dharapuram, India
- Average UV index in December: 6
The month with the highest UV index is April (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, October, November and December (UV index 6).
Average cloud cover in December
Dharapuram, India
- Average cloud cover in December: 38
The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 14).
Average visibility in December
Dharapuram, India
- Average visibility in December: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August and September (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, October, November and December (9km).
