December weather forecast
Minicoy, India

The first month of the winter, December, is still a tropical month in Minicoy, India, with temperature in the range of an average low of 23.9°C (75°F) and an average high of 31°C (87.8°F).

Temperature

December's arrival brings an average high-temperature of a still hot 31°C (87.8°F), demonstrating subtle variation from the preceding month. The temperature lowers to an average of 23.9°C (75°F) during December nights.

Heat index

During December, the heat index is computed to be a scorching 40°C (104°F). Undertake additional safety actions, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is significant. Persistent activity may induce heatstroke.
Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. If directly exposed to the sun, the heat index could rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', reflects the feeling of heat when considering both air temperature and humidity. One's perception of temperature is subjective, varying based on their activity and individual heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, clothing, and metabolic variations. It is noteworthy to mention that direct sunlight exposure can augment the felt temperature, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for children. Kids are generally in more danger than adults because they perspire less. Their large skin surface area compared to their small bodies and the excessive heat due to their actions raises their risk.
In the face of high temperatures, the human body's reflex is to perspire, leveraging sweat evaporation for cooling. Increased relative humidity interferes with body cooling by slowing the rate of evaporation, resulting in a slower body cooling rate and a heightened feeling of heat. Overheating can ensue when the body accumulates more heat than it can release, and dehydration severity may vary.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Minicoy is 76%.

Rainfall

In December, in Minicoy, the rain falls for 5.3 days. Throughout December, 67mm (2.64") of precipitation is accumulated. In Minicoy, during the entire year, the rain falls for 112.3 days and collects up to 1613mm (63.5") of precipitation.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 11h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Minicoy, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 6:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 6:30 pm IST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Minicoy is 8h.