December weather forecast
Batapola, Sri Lanka

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a moderately hot month in Batapola, Sri Lanka, with temperature in the range of an average high of 28.9°C (84°F) and an average low of 24.8°C (76.6°F).

Temperature

The onset of December marks an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 28.9°C (84°F), hardly differing from November's 29.2°C (84.6°F). During December, nights cool slightly to an average low of 24.8°C (76.6°F).

Heat index

The heat index in December is calculated to be a hot 34°C (93.2°F). Extra precautions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are plausible outcomes. Extended activity could lead to heatstroke.
Data suggests that the heat index is set for environments in shade and with a light wind. Heat index values have the potential to be boosted by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', combines air temperature and relative humidity to represent a human perceived temperature equivalent. Additional elements encompassing metabolic differences, the degree of physical activity, and attire can impact the individual's perception of temperature. Should you be directly under the sun, anticipate a possible increase in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for babies and toddlers. Young ones generally face higher dangers than adults since they sweat less. Along with their large skin surface area compared totheir small bodies and increased heat production from their activities, the risks are heightened.

Humidity

In Batapola, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

In Batapola, during December, the rain falls for 22.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 114mm (4.49") of precipitation. In Batapola, during the entire year, the rain falls for 286.9 days and collects up to 1974mm (77.72") of precipitation.

Daylight

With an average of 11h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December in Batapola, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 17:52. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 18:05 +0530.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 7h of sunshine.

UV index

January through April, June through August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Batapola. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 7 in December interprets into the following advice:
Elude overexposure. Fair-skinned people could get burnt in less than 20 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this time. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.

Frequently asked questions

How hot is it in Batapola in December?
The high-temperature in Batapola, Sri Lanka, during December is 28.9°C (84°F) and the low-temperature is 24.8°C (76.6°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in December is calculated to be 34°C (93.2°F).
What is the average humidity in December in Batapola?
The average relative humidity in December is 79%.
How many days does it rain in December in Batapola?
In Batapola, during December, the rain falls for 22.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 114mm (4.49") of precipitation.
What is the month with the shortest days in Batapola?
The month with the shortest days in Batapola is December, with an average of 11h and 48min of daylight.
What is the average length of the day in December in Batapola?
In Batapola, Sri Lanka, the average day length in December is 11h and 46min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Batapola?
In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 17:52. On the last day of the month, in Batapola, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 18:05 +0530.
What is the month with the least sunshine in Batapola?
With an average of 7h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Batapola, Sri Lanka.
How long on average sun shines in December in Batapola?
In Batapola, the average sunshine duration in December is 7h.
When is the highest UV index in Batapola?
January through April, June through August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index.
What is the UV index reading in December in Batapola?
In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Batapola, Sri Lanka, is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average high temperature
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Average temperature in December - Batapola, Sri Lanka
Average temperature in December
Batapola, Sri Lanka
  • Average high temperature in December: 28.9°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are March and April (30.3°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are August and September (28.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (26.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24°C).

Average pressure in December - Batapola, Sri Lanka
Average pressure in December
Batapola, Sri Lanka
  • Average pressure in December: 1010.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1011.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (1008.9mbar).

Average wind speed in December - Batapola, Sri Lanka
Average wind speed in December
Batapola, Sri Lanka
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (20.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (7.8km/h).

Average humidity in December - Batapola, Sri Lanka
Average humidity in December
Batapola, Sri Lanka
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and September (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are February and March (77%).

Average rainfall in December - Batapola, Sri Lanka
Average rainfall in December
Batapola, Sri Lanka
  • Average rainfall in December: 114mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (302mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (38mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Batapola, Sri Lanka
Average rainfall days in December
Batapola, Sri Lanka
  • Average rainfall days in December: 22.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (28 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (14.8 days).

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Batapola, Sri Lanka
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Batapola, Sri Lanka
  • Average daylight in December: 11h and 5min

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 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 9h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December - Batapola, Sri Lanka
Average sunshine days in December
Batapola, Sri Lanka
  • Average sunshine days in December: 6.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (12.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (1 days).

Average UV index in December - Batapola, Sri Lanka
Average UV index in December
Batapola, Sri Lanka
  • Average UV index in December: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are May and September (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in December - Batapola, Sri Lanka
Average cloud cover in December
Batapola, Sri Lanka
  • Average cloud cover in December: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December - Batapola, Sri Lanka
Average visibility in December
Batapola, Sri Lanka
  • Average visibility in December: 10km

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

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