December weather forecastGaighata, India

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a moderately hot month in Gaighata, India, with temperature in the range of an average high of 26.7°C (80.1°F) and an average low of 16.5°C (61.7°F).

Temperature

December stands out as Gaighata's coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 26.7°C (80.1°F) and a low-temperature of 16.5°C (61.7°F).

Humidity

In Gaighata, the average relative humidity in December is 50%.

Rainfall

In Gaighata, during December, the rain falls for 1.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 7mm (0.28") of precipitation. In Gaighata, during the entire year, the rain falls for 159.4 days and collects up to 920mm (36.22") of precipitation.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Gaighata is December, with an average of 10h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 5:00 pm IST.

Sunshine

With an average of 7.5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: During December, 6 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Guard oneself from overexposure. Defence against sun injury is vital. Remember that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear.

Frequently asked questions

With average high temperatures of 26.7°C (80.1°F) and lows of 16.5°C (61.7°F), December is the coldest month.

The high-temperature, in December, in Gaighata, records 26.7°C (80.1°F), while the low-temperature is 16.5°C (61.7°F). In November, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is computed to be 32°C (89.6°F).

The average relative humidity in December is 50%.

In Gaighata, in December, during 1.4 rainfall days, 7mm (0.28") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

With an average of 10h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

In December, the average day length is 10h and 46min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 5:00 pm IST.

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 7.5h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in December is 7.5h.

The months with the lowest UV index are January, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Gaighata, India

  • Average high temperature in December: 26.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (38.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (26.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 16.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is June (28.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Gaighata, India

  • Average pressure in December: 1014.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1015.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (999.7mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Gaighata, India

  • Average wind speed in December: 8.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (14.6km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are October and November (7.5km/h).

Average humidity in December
Gaighata, India

  • Average humidity in December: 50%

The months with the highest relative humidity are August and September (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (41%).

Average rainfall in December
Gaighata, India

  • Average rainfall in December: 7mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (208mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Gaighata, India

  • Average rainfall days in December: 1.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (29.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1.3 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Gaighata, India

  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 48min

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

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Gaighata, India

  • Average sunshine days in December: 29.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (29.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (1.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Gaighata, India

  • Average UV index in December: 6

The months with the highest UV index are April and May (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, October, November and December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in December
Gaighata, India

  • Average cloud cover in December: 9

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 7).

Average visibility in December
Gaighata, India

  • Average visibility in December: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, November and December (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is September (8km).