December weather forecastPunalur, India

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Punalur, is still a hot month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 21.5°C (70.7°F) and an average high of 30.4°C (86.7°F).

Temperature

During December, Punalur records an average high-temperature of a still tropical 30.4°C (86.7°F), marking a slight divergence from November's 30.5°C (86.9°F). Throughout December, Punalur records an average temperature of 21.5°C (70.7°F) at night.

Heat index

For most parts of December, the heat index is appraised at a very hot 37°C (98.6°F). Implement additional preventive actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential hazards. Heatstroke could follow prolonged activity.
Observations indicate that the heat index values are for shady locations with light wind. Direct sunlight can cause a surge in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', is a measure that combines air temperature and relative humidity into a single value that indicates how hot the weather feels. The individual's experience of temperature can be shaped by numerous aspects such as metabolic variations, physical exertion, and attire. Be mindful that being in direct sunlight might mean feeling hotter, with the heat index rising by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical for babies and toddlers. Young ones often underestimate the need for rest and rehydration. Thirst appears late in dehydration - hence, it is important to keep hydrated, particularly during prolonged physical activities.
Perspiring is how the human body naturally cools down, as sweat's evaporation takes away excess heat. When the level of relative humidity is elevated, evaporation diminishes, causing more warmth to be retained in the body than in dry air. When heat surpasses the body's release mechanisms, dehydration and overheating risks become pronounced.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Punalur, in December, it is raining for 14.2 days, with typically 48mm (1.89") of accumulated precipitation. In Punalur, India, during the entire year, the rain falls for 223.9 days and collects up to 1107mm (43.58") of precipitation.

Daylight

With an average of 11h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Punalur, India.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 6:00 pm. On the last day of December, in Punalur, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 6:13 pm IST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through April, July, September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 7 in December translates into the following instructions:
Dodge overexposure. Fair-skinned people can get singed in less than 20 minutes. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense.