December weather forecast
Katugoda, Sri Lanka

December

Weather in December

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

Temperature

As Katugoda steps into December, the average high-temperature is measured at a still moderately hot 28.9°C (84°F), displaying minor differences from November's 29.2°C (84.6°F). The low temperature average during December reflects a slight decrease to a still warm 24.8°C (76.6°F) from the day's peak.

Heat index

The heat index in December is estimated at a hot 34°C (93.2°F). Implement additional safety measures to avoid heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity might trigger heatstroke.
Take into consideration that the heat index values are calculated for shade and light wind conditions. Heat index values may surge by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the presence of direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', provides an understanding of perceived warmth by combining temperature and relative humidity. Depending on the activity and the individual's heat perception, which may vary due to factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variations, this effect remains subjective. When exposed to direct sunlight, it's possible for the heat index to increase by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Young people are generally more susceptible than adults because they perspire less. Furthermore, their proportionally larger skin surface to their petite bodies and the increased heat output from their actions add to the risk.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 22.1 days. Throughout December, 114mm (4.49") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 286.9 rainfall days, and 1974mm (77.72") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 11h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 17:52. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:18 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. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Apply measures and align with sun safety principles. Safeguarding against skin and eye injury is pivotal. Stay in the shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest. Remember, however, that not all shade structures provide full sun protection. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

Is it hot during December?
The average high-temperature, in December, in Katugoda, is 28.9°C (84°F), while the average low-temperature is 24.8°C (76.6°F). In December, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 34°C (93.2°F).
What is the average humidity in December?
In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.
How much does it rain in December?
In Katugoda, 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?
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 11h and 48min of daylight.
What is the average length of the day in December?
In Katugoda, the average day length in December is 11h and 47min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in December?
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 17:52. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 18:05 +0530.
What is the month with the least sunshine?
December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 7h of sunshine.
How many hours of sunshine does Katugoda have in December?
In December, the average sunshine duration is 7h.
When is the highest UV index?
The months with the highest UV index in Katugoda, Sri Lanka, are January through April, June through August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.
How high is the UV index in December?
The average daily maximum UV index in December is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Katugoda, 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
Katugoda, 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
Katugoda, 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
Katugoda, 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
Katugoda, 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
Katugoda, 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
Katugoda, 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
Katugoda, 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
Katugoda, 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
Katugoda, 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
Katugoda, 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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