December weather forecastTalakkad, India

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Talakkad, is still a tropical month, with an average temperature varying between 32.4°C (90.3°F) and 22.9°C (73.2°F).

Temperature

Talakkad marks the start of December with an average high-temperature of a still tropical 32.4°C (90.3°F), hinting at a slight fluctuation from November's 32°C (89.6°F). During December, the average low-temperature is a pleasant 22.9°C (73.2°F).

Heat index

December's heat index is calculated to be a blistering 42°C (107.6°F). Incorporate additional preventive steps, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are possible. Long-lasting activity may cause heatstroke.
One should be cognizant that the heat index values are tailored for shaded spots and mild winds. The heat index might be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', unifies temperature and humidity readings to offer a comprehensive feel of warmth. A person's impression of weather can be affected by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Understand that direct sun rays can influence the weather's impact, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for babies and toddlers. In general, children are more at risk than adults because they sweat less. Furthermore, the large skin surface compared to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their actions contribute to this vulnerability.
Perspiring is how the human body naturally cools down, as sweat's evaporation takes away excess heat. Greater relative humidity lessens the rate of evaporation, thus decreasing the body's heat dispersal, which gives rise to a sensation of overheating. Rising body temperatures due to excess heat retention could signify impending heat disorders.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Talakkad, India, is 70%.

Rainfall

In Talakkad, during December, the rain falls for 7.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 10mm (0.39") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Talakkad, there are 153.8 rainfall days, and 464mm (18.27") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Talakkad is December, with an average of 11h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 6:01 pm. On the last day of December, in Talakkad, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 6:14 pm IST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 9.4h.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 7 in December interprets into the following advice:
Use protective steps and abide by sun safety guidelines. Safeguarding against skin and eye harm is necessary. 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. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key.