December weather forecastNagercoil, India

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a warm month in Nagercoil, India, with an average temperature varying between 24.1°C (75.4°F) and 28.5°C (83.3°F).

Temperature

December, marked by an average high-temperature of 28.5°C (83.3°F) and a low-temperature of 24.1°C (75.4°F), is the coldest month.

Heat index

In December, the heat index is calculated to be a tropical 32°C (89.6°F). Prolonged exposure combined with continuous activity could lead to exhaustion, and possibly heat cramps.
It is crucial to understand that heat index figures are for shade and gentle wind conditions. Direct exposure to sunshine could lead to a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', is achieved by amalgamating air temperature with the relative humidity readings. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by many aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Considering the impact of direct sunlight, it's possible for the heat index to surge by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. 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.

Humidity

In Nagercoil, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

Rainfall

In Nagercoil, in December, it is raining for 15.5 days, with typically 62mm (2.44") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Nagercoil, there are 194.3 rainfall days, and 837mm (32.95") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 11h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 5:59 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 6:13 pm IST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 8.5h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Nagercoil are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. The months with the lowest UV index in Nagercoil, India, are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 7 suggests this advice:
Steer clear of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can be scorched in less than 20 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure and stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is most intense, noting that not all shade structures offer full protection. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious.

Frequently asked questions

Nagercoil's temperature records reveal December as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 28.5°C (83.3°F) and lows of 24.1°C (75.4°F).

In Nagercoil, 28.5°C (83.3°F) is the average high-temperature and 24.1°C (75.4°F) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in December is calculated to be 32°C (89.6°F).

In Nagercoil, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

In Nagercoil, during December, the rain falls for 15.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 62mm (2.44") of precipitation.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 11h and 42min of daylight.

In December, the average day length in Nagercoil, India, is 11h and 40min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 5:59 pm. On the last day of the month, in Nagercoil, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 6:13 pm IST.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Nagercoil, India, is 8.5h.

The months with the highest UV index in Nagercoil are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index in Nagercoil, India.

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

  • Average high temperature in December: 28.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (31.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (28.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (27°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.1°C).

Average pressure in December
Nagercoil, India

  • Average pressure in December: 1010.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1011.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (1008mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Nagercoil, India

  • Average wind speed in December: 16.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (26.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (12.6km/h).

Average humidity in December
Nagercoil, India

  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Nagercoil, India

  • Average rainfall in December: 62mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (146mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (11mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Nagercoil, India

  • Average rainfall days in December: 15.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (24.4 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (6.5 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 11h and 42min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 8h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Nagercoil, India

  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (2.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Nagercoil, India

  • Average UV index in December: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).

Average cloud cover in December
Nagercoil, India

  • Average cloud cover in December: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in December
Nagercoil, India

  • Average visibility in December: 10km

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