December weather forecastGudivada, India

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a hot month in Gudivada, India, with an average temperature varying between 20.3°C (68.5°F) and 30°C (86°F).

Temperature

In Gudivada, the lowest temperatures are generally noted in December, averaging a high of 30°C (86°F) and a low of 20.3°C (68.5°F).

Heat index

The heat index value for December is calculated to be a torrid 35°C (95°F). Adopt additional preventive measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential outcomes. Prolonged activity may trigger heatstroke.
The heat index's values are generally associated with conditions in shade and light breezes. Direct sunshine exposure could raise heat index values by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', is a value derived by merging air temperature with the humidity to convey how the climate feels. The experience of temperature can be subjective, varying based on the individual's activity and heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. By being directly under the sun, it's possible for the felt temperature to increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Younglings are generally more in peril than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Coupled with a larger skin surface relative to their tiny bodies and greater heat production because of their activity, they become more at risk.
The body's natural response to excessive warmth is perspiration, as it allows for cooling through sweat evaporation. An increase in relative humidity retards evaporation, subsequently reducing the body's heat removal rate and leading to a sensation of being overly warm. As the body gains more heat than it can dissipate, there's a risk of increasing temperatures and resultant overheating.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 68%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 4.6 days. Throughout December, 5mm (0.2") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Gudivada, there are 113 rainfall days, and 349mm (13.74") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Gudivada, with an average of 11h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Gudivada, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 5:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 5:44 pm IST.

Sunshine

In Gudivada, the average sunshine in December is 6.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 6 transforms into the following instructions:
Resist extreme sun exposure. Guarding against solar damage is essential. Avoid exposure to the Sun and try to stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent, but be aware that parasols or canopies may not offer full protection. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.