December weather forecastAranayaka, Sri Lanka

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a warm month in Aranayaka, Sri Lanka, with an average temperature ranging between max 27.5°C (81.5°F) and min 19.5°C (67.1°F).

Temperature

Aranayaka's December weather, with an average high temperature of 27.5°C (81.5°F) and an average low temperature of 19.5°C (67.1°F), tends to be the coldest of the year.

Heat index

The heat index value for December is appraised at a tropical 31°C (87.8°F). Continued exposure and engagement in activity might trigger tiredness and subsequently heat cramps.
The heat index's values are generally associated with conditions in shade and light breezes. Heat index values may be hiked up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', is found by incorporating humidity levels into the air temperature measurement. The perception of temperature can be subjective, varying based on activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Given direct exposure to sunlight, one might experience a rise in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold great significance to children. Children usually face more risks than adults as their ability to sweat is less. Additionally, their larger skin surface in relation to their petite bodies and higher heat output due to their activities increases their vulnerability.

Humidity

December is the most humid month in Aranayaka, with an average relative humidity of 84%.

Rainfall

In Aranayaka, in December, it is raining for 22.9 days, with typically 118mm (4.65") of accumulated precipitation. In Aranayaka, during the entire year, the rain falls for 278.4 days and collects up to 1466mm (57.72") of precipitation.

Daylight

With an average of 11h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 17:49. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 18:02 +0530.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.7h of sunshine.

UV index

January through September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Aranayaka, Sri Lanka. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 6 transforms into the following instructions:
Uphold preventive measures and conform to sun safety guidelines. Defending against skin and eye harm is crucial. UV radiation from the Sun is most intense between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.

Frequently asked questions

Aranayaka's December weather, marked by an average high temperature of 27.5°C (81.5°F) and an average low temperature of 19.5°C (67.1°F), is the coldest in the year.

In Aranayaka, 27.5°C (81.5°F) is the average high-temperature and 19.5°C (67.1°F) is the average low-temperature during December. In December, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is appraised at 31°C (87.8°F).

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 84%.

In December, the average relative humidity in Aranayaka is 84%.

In Aranayaka, in December, during 22.9 rainfall days, 118mm (4.65") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 11h and 42min of daylight.

In December, the average day length in Aranayaka, Sri Lanka, is 11h and 43min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 17:49. On the last day of the month, in Aranayaka, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 18:02 +0530.

December has the least sunshine of the year in Aranayaka, with an average of 5.7h of sunshine.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Aranayaka is 5.7h.

January through September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index.

In Aranayaka, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Aranayaka, Sri Lanka

  • Average high temperature in December: 27.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (31.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (27.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 19.5°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are May and June (21.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (18.1°C).

Average pressure in December
Aranayaka, Sri Lanka

  • Average pressure in December: 1010.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1011.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1008.1mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Aranayaka, Sri Lanka

  • Average wind speed in December: 6.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (13.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is April (4.7km/h).

Average humidity in December
Aranayaka, Sri Lanka

  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Aranayaka, Sri Lanka

  • Average rainfall in December: 118mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (301mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (38mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Aranayaka, Sri Lanka

  • Average rainfall days in December: 22.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (28.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (14.1 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Aranayaka, Sri Lanka

  • Average daylight in December: 11h and 42min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Aranayaka, Sri Lanka

  • Average sunshine days in December: 6.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (14.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (1.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Aranayaka, Sri Lanka

  • Average UV index in December: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, November and December (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is October (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in December
Aranayaka, Sri Lanka

  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The months with the most cloud cover are November and December (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Aranayaka, Sri Lanka

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

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