December weather forecastPandikkad, India

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a tropical month in Pandikkad, India, with temperature in the range of an average low of 20.4°C (68.7°F) and an average high of 32.5°C (90.5°F).

Temperature

December's onset records an average high-temperature of a still tropical 32.5°C (90.5°F), a near match to November's 31.7°C (89.1°F). Pandikkad experiences a substantial decline from the daytime high temperatures in December, settling on an average low of 20.4°C (68.7°F).

Heat index

The heat index for December is estimated at an extremely hot 42°C (107.6°F). Heightened safety actions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Persistent activity may lead to heatstroke.
Bear in mind that the heat index values are determined for shaded areas and light breezes. Facing direct sunlight may hike up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is an aggregate value of air's warmth and moisture to show the human-felt temperature. The influence of weather can be personal, changing with an individual's body mass, height, and level of physical exertion. One should be aware that direct sunshine can amplify the perceived temperature, raising the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to children. Kids often lack the knowledge about the necessity to take breaks and consume liquids. Thirst, as a late symptom of dehydration, necessitates the maintenance of hydration, particularly during enduring physical activities.
Humans rely on perspiration as a cooling mechanism, wherein the evaporating sweat counteracts excessive warmth. An increase in relative humidity retards evaporation, subsequently reducing the body's heat removal rate and leading to a sensation of being overly warm. Increasing body temperatures can be a precursor to dehydration if the body can't shed the extra heat.

Humidity

In Pandikkad, India, the average relative humidity in December is 71%.

Rainfall

In Pandikkad, during December, the rain falls for 13.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 38mm (1.5") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 240 rainfall days, and 1446mm (56.93") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 11h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 5:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 6:12 pm IST.

Sunshine

In Pandikkad, India, the average sunshine in December is 9.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are May through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 6 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Dodge overexposure. Fair-skinned people can get singed in less than 20 minutes. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., UV radiation is strongest. Make an effort to avoid direct sunlight during this time, remembering that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.