December weather forecastJomsom, Nepal

Weather in December

By December, Jomsom fully embraces the winter season. The weather becomes colder, mirroring the typical wintry conditions of January. With temperatures oscillating from -12°C (10.4°F) to 5°C (41°F), the cold becomes more persistent, especially during the night. With minimal rainfall of 21mm (0.83"), December transforms Jomsom into a winter wonderland. The month ends with the continuation of low temperatures, setting the stage for the intense cold of the following January.

Temperature

A subtle change in temperatures is noted as November gives way to December, with average highs reducing from a chilly 8°C (46.4°F) to a cold 5°C (41°F). A steep decline to an extreme cold -12°C (10.4°F) characterizes the December nights.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 2 days. Throughout December, 21mm (0.83") of precipitation is accumulated. In Jomsom, Nepal, during the entire year, the rain falls for 104 days and collects up to 659mm (25.94") of precipitation.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:23 pm +0545.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 6h.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 5, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 5 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Undertake protective steps - Obligation to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is in place. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.