December weather forecast
Kargil, India

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Kargil, India, with temperature in the range of an average low of -3.2°C (26.2°F) and an average high of 7.3°C (45.1°F).

Temperature

The arrival of December signals a subtle shift in temperature, down from a fresh 11.5°C (52.7°F) in November to a chilly 7.3°C (45.1°F). The average low-temperature, in December, is a subzero cold -3.2°C (26.2°F).

Humidity

October and December, with an average relative humidity of 38%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

In Kargil, India, in December, it is raining for 5.7 days, with typically 24mm (0.94") of accumulated precipitation. In Kargil, during the entire year, the rain falls for 132.4 days and collects up to 560mm (22.05") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April and December are months with snowfall in Kargil. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 3.6 snowfall days, it receives 98mm (3.86") of snow. In Kargil, during the entire year, snow falls for 21.9 days and aggregates up to 461mm (18.15") of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Kargil, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:25 pm IST.

Sunshine

In Kargil, the average sunshine in December is 7.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Kargil?
The high-temperature, in December, in Kargil, is 7.3°C (45.1°F), while the low-temperature averages to -3.2°C (26.2°F).
What is the least humid month in Kargil?
October and December, with an average relative humidity of 38%, are the least humid months in Kargil.
What is the average humidity in December in Kargil?
The average relative humidity in December in Kargil is 38%.
How much does it rain in Kargil in December?
In Kargil, in December, during 5.7 rainfall days, 24mm (0.94") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
When does it start snowing in Kargil?
December is the first month it typically snows in Kargil. Throughout December, in the average 3.6 snowfall days, it receives 98mm (3.86") of snow.
What is the month with the shortest days in Kargil?
With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Kargil.
How many hours of daylight does Kargil have in December?
In Kargil, the average day length in December is 9h and 53min.
When are sunrise and sunset in December in Kargil?
In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, in Kargil, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:25 pm IST.
How long on average sun shines in December in Kargil?
The average sunshine duration in December in Kargil is 7.1h.
What is the month with the lowest UV index in Kargil?
The months with the lowest UV index in Kargil are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.
What is the UV index reading in December in Kargil?
In Kargil, India, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Kargil, India
  • Average high temperature in December: 7.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (26.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (3.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -3.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (13.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-5.4°C).

Average pressure in December
Kargil, India
  • Average pressure in December: 1022.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1023.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1004.9mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Kargil, India
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (6.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (3.7km/h).

Average humidity in December
Kargil, India
  • Average humidity in December: 38%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and August (62%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and December (38%).

Average rainfall in December
Kargil, India
  • Average rainfall in December: 24mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (87mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (10mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Kargil, India
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (4.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Kargil, India
  • Average snowfall in December: 98mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (213mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Kargil, India
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Kargil, India
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are May and June (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Kargil, India
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (6.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Kargil, India
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Kargil, India
  • Average cloud cover in December: 19

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 35).
The months with the least cloud cover are September and October (Cloud cover 9).

Average visibility in December
Kargil, India
  • Average visibility in December: 10km

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

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