December weather forecast
Kidagammulla, Sri Lanka

December, the first month of the winter in Kidagammulla, is still a warm month, with an average temperature ranging between max 29.9°C (85.8°F) and min 23.7°C (74.7°F).

Temperature

The commencement of December introduces an average high-temperature of a moderately hot 29.9°C (85.8°F), closely mirroring the preceding month. An average low-temperature of 23.7°C (74.7°F) is expected in Kidagammulla during December.

Heat index

During December, the heat index is evaluated at a torrid 37°C (98.6°F). Additional precautions are required to avert heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity may culminate in heatstroke.
Records show heat index calculations are tailored for shaded regions and mild winds. Exposure to the direct sun might augment heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', reflects the feeling of heat when considering both air temperature and humidity. An individual's perception of weather can be swayed by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, pregnancy status, and their level of physical exertion. Direct exposure to the sun's rays can enhance the felt temperature, increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. Kids generally face higher risks than adults as they sweat less. Along with their large skin surface compared to their small bodies and higher heat production due to their activities, their vulnerability is increased.
Evaporating sweat, an outcome of perspiration, is key in assisting the human body to moderate its temperature. With excessive moisture in the atmosphere, the effectiveness of the evaporation process is decreased, causing the body to cool down less efficiently, leading to a sensation of overheating. When body temperature rises due to an imbalance in heat gain, there's a potential for dehydration and overheating.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Kidagammulla, in December, during 20.3 rainfall days, 139mm (5.47") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 265.4 rainfall days, and 1744mm (68.66") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Kidagammulla, with an average of 11h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 17:51. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 18:04 +0530.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through April, July, September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 7 during December translates into the following directions:
Deflect overexposure. Sun protection is a necessity. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is particularly strong, noting that parasols or canopies may not offer total sun protection. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear.