December weather forecastPriol, India

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Priol, is still a tropical month, with an average temperature ranging between max 32.7°C (90.9°F) and min 22.4°C (72.3°F).

Temperature

Priol ushers in December with an average high-temperature of a still tropical 32.7°C (90.9°F), showing a close resemblance to the previous month. Priol experiences a mean temperature of 22.4°C (72.3°F) during December nights.

Heat index

December's heat index is estimated at a sweltering 38°C (100.4°F). Implement additional safety measures to avoid heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity might trigger heatstroke.
Heat index's context suggests values are appropriate for shady areas and slight breezes. The heat index could see an increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', is a calculated temperature value of how hot it feels when the moisture in the air is factored in. 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. One must note that being under the direct sun can escalate the heat's effects, with the heat index possibly rising by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for children. Children often overlook the necessity for resting and fluid replenishment. Thirst is a late sign of dehydration - thus, it is critical to stay hydrated, especially during extended periods of physical activities.
In the face of high temperatures, the human body's reflex is to perspire, leveraging sweat evaporation for cooling. When the level of relative humidity is elevated, evaporation diminishes, causing more warmth to be retained in the body than in dry air. Inadequate heat shedding in the face of rising body temperatures hints at potential dehydration risks.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Priol, India, is 59%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 3.4 days. Throughout December, 5mm (0.2") of precipitation is accumulated. In Priol, during the entire year, the rain falls for 151.4 days and collects up to 1319mm (51.93") of precipitation.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 11h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 6:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 6:14 pm IST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 9.8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through May, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 7 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Elude overexposure. Fair-skinned people could get burnt in less than 20 minutes. Seek shade and limit direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but be aware that not all shade structures provide complete sun protection. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.