December weather forecastPerinad, India

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a hot month in Perinad, India, with temperature in the range of an average low of 24.1°C (75.4°F) and an average high of 30.6°C (87.1°F).

Temperature

As Perinad welcomes December, the average high-temperature is noted at a still hot 30.6°C (87.1°F), closely aligning with the preceding month. Perinad's nights in December experience an average temperature drop to a moderately hot 24.1°C (75.4°F).

Heat index

The heat index value for December is estimated at a fiery hot 38°C (100.4°F). Implement additional preventive actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential hazards. Heatstroke could follow prolonged activity.
Heat index evaluations are typically in the context of light winds and shaded environments. The heat index can potentially augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is a metric representing the sensation of warmth when air temperature and moisture come together. Factors including metabolic differences, physical activity, and clothing are additional elements that influence the individual's temperature experience. 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 quite important for babies and toddlers. Young individuals usually face more risks than adults due to their lower sweat production. Their large skin surface area relative to their tiny bodies and high heat production from their activities adds to their risk.
The primary way humans combat excessive warmth is by perspiring, letting sweat evaporate and cool the body. In the presence of high relative humidity, the evaporation rate diminishes, resulting in the body retaining more warmth compared to dry conditions. Heat-related disorders may develop if heat gain in the body overshadows its cooling capacity, leading to elevated temperatures.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 74%.

Rainfall

In Perinad, in December, it is raining for 11.9 days, with typically 36mm (1.42") of accumulated precipitation. In Perinad, during the entire year, the rain falls for 238.2 days and collects up to 1794mm (70.63") of precipitation.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 11h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 6:01 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 6:15 pm IST.

Sunshine

In Perinad, India, the average sunshine in December is 9.1h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through April, July through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 7 transforms into the following instructions:
Resist overexposure. Safeguarding from solar damage 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. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.