December weather forecast
Kotagala, Sri Lanka

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Kotagala, is still a warm month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 17°C (62.6°F) and 24.3°C (75.7°F).

Temperature

December is the month when Kotagala, Sri Lanka, experiences its coldest temperatures, averaging a high of 24.3°C (75.7°F) and a low of 17°C (62.6°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 88%.

Rainfall

In Kotagala, in December, it is raining for 25.4 days, with typically 228mm (8.98") of accumulated precipitation. In Kotagala, Sri Lanka, during the entire year, the rain falls for 297.4 days and collects up to 2784mm (109.61") 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 06:04 and sunset at 17:49. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 18:02 +0530.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.

UV index

January, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Kotagala. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 5 during December translates into the following directions:
Undertake protective steps - Recommendations to avoid sunburn are issued. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?
December brings the lowest temperatures, with an average high of 24.3°C (75.7°F) and an average low of 17°C (62.6°F).
What is the temperature in December?
The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 24.3°C (75.7°F) and 17°C (62.6°F) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in September is computed to be 30°C (86°F).
What is the average humidity in December?
The average relative humidity in December is 88%.
How much does it rain in December?
In Kotagala, in December, it is raining for 25.4 days, with typically 228mm (8.98") of accumulated precipitation.
What is the month with the shortest days?
With an average of 11h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
What is the average length of the day in December?
In December, the average day length is 11h and 44min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Kotagala?
In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 17:49. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 18:02 +0530.
What is the month with the least sunshine?
December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.
How long on average sun shines in December?
In Kotagala, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.6h.
What are the months with the lowest UV index?
The months with the lowest UV index are January, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.
What is the UV index reading in December?
The average daily maximum UV index in December is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
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Average sunshine
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility
Average temperature in December - Kotagala, Sri Lanka
Average temperature in December
Kotagala, Sri Lanka
  • Average high temperature in December: 24.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (27.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (24.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 17°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (19.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (15.3°C).

Average pressure in December - Kotagala, Sri Lanka
Average pressure in December
Kotagala, Sri Lanka
  • Average pressure in December: 1010.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1011.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1008.3mbar).

Average wind speed in December - Kotagala, Sri Lanka
Average wind speed in December
Kotagala, Sri Lanka
  • Average wind speed in December: 5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (9.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is April (3.3km/h).

Average humidity in December - Kotagala, Sri Lanka
Average humidity in December
Kotagala, Sri Lanka
  • Average humidity in December: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is November (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (80%).

Average rainfall in December - Kotagala, Sri Lanka
Average rainfall in December
Kotagala, Sri Lanka
  • Average rainfall in December: 228mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (656mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (85mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Kotagala, Sri Lanka
Average rainfall days in December
Kotagala, Sri Lanka
  • Average rainfall days in December: 25.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (29.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (16.3 days).

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Kotagala, Sri Lanka
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Kotagala, Sri Lanka
  • Average daylight in December: 11h and 4min

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: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December - Kotagala, Sri Lanka
Average sunshine days in December
Kotagala, Sri Lanka
  • Average sunshine days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is February (11 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (0.8 days).

Average UV index in December - Kotagala, Sri Lanka
Average UV index in December
Kotagala, Sri Lanka
  • Average UV index in December: 5

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

Average cloud cover in December - Kotagala, Sri Lanka
Average cloud cover in December
Kotagala, Sri Lanka
  • Average cloud cover in December: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 63).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 42).

Average visibility in December - Kotagala, Sri Lanka
Average visibility in December
Kotagala, Sri Lanka
  • Average visibility in December: 6km

The months with the highest visibility are June, July and August (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are November and December (6km).

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