Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
The onset of December in Shimla, India, results in a small decrease in the average high-temperature, moderately receding from an enjoyable 19.8°C (67.6°F) in November to a still comfortable 16.2°C (61.2°F). Shimla documents a substantial shift from daytime warmth, recording an average nighttime temperature of 3.6°C (38.5°F) in December.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December in Shimla, India, is 39%.Rainfall
In Shimla, in December, during 3 rainfall days, 17mm (0.67") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Shimla, there are 163.2 rainfall days, and 1242mm (48.9") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through March and December are months with snowfall in Shimla. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 23mm (0.91") of snow. Throughout the year, in Shimla, there are 6.1 snowfall days, and 291mm (11.46") of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 10h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:29 pm IST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine in Shimla is 7.3h.UV index
January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The average daily UV index of 3 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Guard yourself - Precautionary measures against sun damage are advocated. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average December temperature in Shimla?
What is the average humidity in December in Shimla?
How many days does it rain in December in Shimla?
When does it start to snow in Shimla?
What is the month with the shortest days in Shimla?
How many hours of daylight does Shimla have in December?
When are sunrise and sunset in December in Shimla?
How many hours of sunshine does Shimla have in December?
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Shimla?
How high is the UV index in December in Shimla?
Average temperature in December
Shimla, India
- Average high temperature in December: 16.2°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (30.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (13.8°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 3.6°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (18.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (2.6°C).
Average pressure in December
Shimla, India
- Average pressure in December: 1018.6mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1019.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1003.5mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Shimla, India
- Average wind speed in December: 7.2km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (10.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1km/h).
Average humidity in December
Shimla, India
- Average humidity in December: 39%
The month with the highest relative humidity is August (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (35%).
Average rainfall in December
Shimla, India
- Average rainfall in December: 17mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (333mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (14mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Shimla, India
- Average rainfall days in December: 3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (29.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Shimla, India
- Average snowfall in December: 23mm
The month with the highest snowfall is January (184mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).
Average snowfall days in December
Shimla, India
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Shimla, India
- Average daylight in December: 10h and 1min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in December: 7h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Shimla, India
- Average sunshine days in December: 27.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (27.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (0.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Shimla, India
- Average UV index in December: 3
The months with the highest UV index are April, May, June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in December
Shimla, India
- Average cloud cover in December: 12
The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 7).
Average visibility in December
Shimla, 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 month with the lowest visibility is August (8km).
Shimla, India
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