December weather forecastRanikhet, India

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Ranikhet, is also an enjoyable month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 18.5°C (65.3°F) and 5.4°C (41.7°F).

Temperature

A subtle change in temperatures is noted as November gives way to December, with average highs reducing from a pleasant 22°C (71.6°F) to a comfortable 18.5°C (65.3°F). A pronounced dip becomes evident during the nights in December as Ranikhet logs a consistent average temperature of 5.4°C (41.7°F).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Ranikhet is 47%.

Rainfall

In Ranikhet, India, during December, the rain falls for 1.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 14mm (0.55") of precipitation. In Ranikhet, during the entire year, the rain falls for 160.6 days and collects up to 1614mm (63.54") of precipitation.

Snowfall

February through December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Ranikhet, with an average of 10h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:23 pm IST.

Sunshine

In Ranikhet, the average sunshine in December is 7.5h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: During December, 3 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Take necessary precautions - Suggestions to elude sunburn are provided. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in December, in Ranikhet, is 18.5°C (65.3°F), while the average low-temperature is 5.4°C (41.7°F). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is computed to be 31°C (87.8°F).

The average relative humidity in December in Ranikhet, India, is 47%.

In December, the rain falls for 1.9 days. Throughout December, 14mm (0.55") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Ranikhet, snow does not fall in February through December.

In Ranikhet, in December, it doesn't snow. In January, it regularly snows.

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 18min of daylight.

In Ranikhet, the average day length in December is 10h and 17min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:23 pm IST.

The average sunshine duration in December in Ranikhet is 7.5h.

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Ranikhet.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Ranikhet is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Ranikhet, India

  • Average high temperature in December: 18.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is May (32.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (16.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 5.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (21.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (4.7°C).

Average pressure in December
Ranikhet, India

  • Average pressure in December: 1017.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1018.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1002.8mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Ranikhet, India

  • Average wind speed in December: 6.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4km/h).

Average humidity in December
Ranikhet, India

  • Average humidity in December: 47%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (32%).

Average rainfall in December
Ranikhet, India

  • Average rainfall in December: 14mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (445mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (3mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Ranikhet, India

  • Average rainfall days in December: 1.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (30.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (1.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ranikhet, India

  • Average snowfall in December: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (31mm).
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Ranikhet, India

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Ranikhet, India

  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 18min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ranikhet, India

  • Average sunshine days in December: 28.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (28.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (0.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Ranikhet, India

  • Average UV index in December: 3

The month with the highest UV index is May (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Ranikhet, India

  • Average cloud cover in December: 7

The months with the most cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in December
Ranikhet, India

  • Average visibility in December: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are July and August (8km).