December weather forecast
Dampe, Sri Lanka

December, the first month of the winter in Dampe, is still a warm month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.7°C (85.5°F) and 24.4°C (75.9°F).

Temperature

Dampe's entry into December measures an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 29.7°C (85.5°F), closely parallel to the preceding month. During December, Dampe's temperature falls to a steady low-temperature average of 24.4°C (75.9°F).

Heat index

The average heat index in December is computed to be a very hot 36°C (96.8°F). Undertake additional safety actions, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is significant. Persistent activity may induce heatstroke.
In the scope of the heat index, its values resonate with shade and light wind conditions. Direct sunlight can cause a surge in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is an index that combines air temperature and relative humidity to determine the human-perceived temperature equivalent. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Be mindful that being in direct sunlight might mean feeling hotter, with the heat index rising by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical for babies and toddlers. Kids often lack the knowledge about the necessity to take breaks and consume liquids. Thirst, as a late symptom of dehydration, necessitates the maintenance of hydration, particularly during enduring physical activities.
The human body cools itself through perspiration, as excessive warmth is removed from the body through sweat evaporation. When relative humidity is at high levels, the evaporation rate lessens, causing the body to keep more heat than it would in less humid conditions. Accumulating heat beyond the body's cooling measures leads to rising temperatures and potential ailments.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

In Dampe, Sri Lanka, in December, during 16.5 rainfall days, 93mm (3.66") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Dampe, during the entire year, the rain falls for 273.8 days and collects up to 2059mm (81.06") of precipitation.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Dampe, with an average of 11h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 17:52. On the last day of December, in Dampe, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 18:05 +0530.

Sunshine

In Dampe, the average sunshine in December is 7.1h.

UV index

January through April, July, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 7 during December leads to these instructions:
Inhibit overexposure. Warding off sun damage is of utmost importance. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays.