December weather forecastPalamedu, India

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a moderately hot month in Palamedu, India, with an average temperature varying between 21.5°C (70.7°F) and 29.5°C (85.1°F).

Temperature

December, noted for its average high-temperature of 29.5°C (85.1°F) and an average low-temperature of 21.5°C (70.7°F), is considered the coldest month.

Heat index

For December, the heat index is evaluated at a fiery hot 35°C (95°F). More safety actions are required, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Long-term activity may precipitate heatstroke.
Heat index data is primarily for areas with shade and subjected to light winds. Under direct sunshine, the heat index values might be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', takes into account both air temperature and humidity to illustrate what people actually feel. The effect is personal, with varied weather perceptions among individuals due to differences in body mass, stature, and physical activity. It is essential to realize that direct sunlight can escalate the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. In general, children are more at risk than adults because they sweat less. Furthermore, the large skin surface compared to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their actions contribute to this vulnerability.
To combat high temperatures, the human body perspires and relies on sweat evaporation for cooling. Heightened relative humidity interferes with the body's usual cooling mechanism by reducing evaporation, subsequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and increasing the sensation of heat. Rising body temperatures resulting from an imbalance in heat absorption can lead to potential thermal issues.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Palamedu, India, is 74%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 13.5 days. Throughout December, 34mm (1.34") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Palamedu, there are 175.7 rainfall days, and 585mm (23.03") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 11h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Palamedu.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 5:53 pm. On the last day of December, in Palamedu, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 6:07 pm IST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 6.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Palamedu are November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during December translates into these guidelines:
Shun overexposure. Protection from sun ravages is indispensable. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.