December weather forecastKottawa, Sri Lanka

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a moderately hot month in Kottawa, Sri Lanka, with an average temperature varying between 29.7°C (85.5°F) and 24.1°C (75.4°F).

Temperature

December notes an average high-temperature of a moderately hot 29.7°C (85.5°F), subtly differing from November's 30°C (86°F). Kottawa registers a consistent average low-temperature of 24.1°C (75.4°F) during December.

Heat index

For December, the heat index is appraised at a torrid 36°C (96.8°F). Undertake enhanced precautions, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are possible risks. Continuous activity could trigger heatstroke.
Research indicates the heat index considers values in shaded locales and with light winds. With direct sunlight, the heat index could increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', unifies temperature and humidity readings to offer a comprehensive feel of warmth. This effect is personal, influenced by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, shaped by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Direct sun exposure is noteworthy in its ability to escalate the felt temperature, potentially adding 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. Kids are usually more vulnerable than adults, given their lesser sweating ability. Along with their larger skin surface relative to their small stature and the excess heat due to their activity, their risk is amplified.
The natural method the human body uses to remove excess heat is by perspiring and letting sweat evaporate. A surge in relative humidity can disrupt the body's normal cooling function by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. Heat disorders may be on the horizon when body temperatures rise from inadequate heat management.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

In Kottawa, in December, during 19.9 rainfall days, 124mm (4.88") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Kottawa, Sri Lanka, during the entire year, the rain falls for 272.3 days and collects up to 2039mm (80.28") of precipitation.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, 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 18:05 +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 risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 7 leads to the following instructions:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. Limit direct sun exposure especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. However, keep in mind that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.