December weather forecast
Santragachi, India

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Santragachi, is still a warm month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 27.1°C (80.8°F) and an average low of 17°C (62.6°F).

Temperature

December's beginning signals an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 27.1°C (80.8°F), barely different from November's 29.7°C (85.5°F). The low-temperature averages to a refreshing 17°C (62.6°F) during the nights of December.

Heat index

December's average heat index is estimated at 27°C (80.6°F). When exposure and activity are sustained, they could induce fatigue, with a chance of heat cramps.
Remember that heat index calculations are made for conditions in the shade with light wind. Heat index values might soar by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with exposure to direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', is what the temperature feels like to the human body when the air temperature is combined with the relative humidity. An individual's perception of weather can be swayed by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, pregnancy status, and their level of physical exertion. When in direct sunlight, one should be cautious as it can raise the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly important for children. Young children are generally more endangered than adults, as they usually less sweat. And also, due to larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production as a result of their activity.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 47%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 1.3 days. Throughout December, 5mm (0.2") of precipitation is accumulated. In Santragachi, during the entire year, the rain falls for 136 days and collects up to 680mm (26.77") of precipitation.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Santragachi.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 5:03 pm IST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 7.4h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 6 during December morphs into the following directions:
Enforce precautions and stick to sun safety measures. Preservation from skin and eye damage is essential. To the best of your ability, limit your exposure to the sun between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Santragachi in December?
In Santragachi, in December, the average high-temperature is 27.1°C (80.8°F), and the average low-temperature is 17°C (62.6°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in December is estimated at 27°C (80.6°F).
What is the average humidity in December in Santragachi?
In December, the average relative humidity in Santragachi, India, is 47%.
How much does it rain in Santragachi in December?
In Santragachi, during December, the rain falls for 1.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 5mm (0.2") of precipitation.
What is the month with the shortest days in Santragachi?
December has the shortest days of the year in Santragachi, India, with an average of 10h and 48min of daylight.
What is the average length of the day in December in Santragachi?
The average day length in December in Santragachi is 10h and 47min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Santragachi?
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 5:03 pm IST.
What is the month with the least sunshine in Santragachi?
With an average of 7.4h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Santragachi, India.
How long on average sun shines in December in Santragachi?
The average sunshine duration in December in Santragachi is 7.4h.
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Santragachi?
The months with the lowest UV index are January, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.
How high is the UV index in December in Santragachi?
The average daily maximum UV index in December in Santragachi is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Santragachi, India
  • Average high temperature in December: 27.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (39°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 17°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is June (29°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.7°C).

Average pressure in December
Santragachi, India
  • Average pressure in December: 1014.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1015.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1000mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Santragachi, India
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (15.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (7.6km/h).

Average humidity in December
Santragachi, India
  • Average humidity in December: 47%

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (42%).

Average rainfall in December
Santragachi, India
  • Average rainfall in December: 5mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (151mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (3mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Santragachi, India
  • Average rainfall days in December: 1.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (25.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (1.3 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Santragachi, India
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Santragachi, India
  • Average sunshine days in December: 29.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (29.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (4.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Santragachi, India
  • Average UV index in December: 6

The months with the highest UV index are March, April, May and June (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, October, November and December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in December
Santragachi, India
  • Average cloud cover in December: 9

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 7).

Average visibility in December
Santragachi, India
  • Average visibility in December: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are July, August, September and October (9km).

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