December weather forecast
Maggona, Sri Lanka

The first month of the winter, December, is also a moderately hot month in Maggona, Sri Lanka, with temperature in the range of an average high of 29.7°C (85.5°F) and an average low of 24.4°C (75.9°F).

Temperature

Transitioning into December, Maggona experiences an average high-temperature of a still warm 29.7°C (85.5°F), marking a minor shift from the preceding month. During December, the average low-temperature is recorded at a still moderately hot 24.4°C (75.9°F).

Heat index

December's average heat index is estimated at 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.
Understanding the heat index involves considering values for shaded locales with light wind. The heat index could experience an increase of 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', is an indicator that blends the effects of temperature and humidity to depict perceived warmth. One's perception of temperature is subjective, varying based on their activity and individual heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, clothing, and metabolic variations. Under direct sun rays, the felt temperature might be heightened, with the heat index increasing by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for babies and toddlers. Young individuals are typically more threatened than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Also, the larger skin surface proportionate to their small bodies and the increased heat from their activities magnify their risk.
Through perspiration, the body has a natural mechanism to eliminate excessive heat via sweat evaporation. Excessive relative humidity disturbs the body's typical cooling process by reducing evaporation, leading to a decrease in body cooling rate and an increase in the sensation of warmth. Elevated heat gain compared to the body's release capability poses risks of dehydration and potential overheating.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 16.5 days. Throughout December, 93mm (3.66") of precipitation is accumulated. In Maggona, during the entire year, the rain falls for 273.8 days and collects up to 2059mm (81.06") of precipitation.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Maggona is December, with an average of 11h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 17:52. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 18:05 +0530.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 7.1h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Maggona are January through April, July, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 7 during December translates into the following directions:
Deter overexposure. Protecting against the sun's effects is essential. UV radiation from the Sun is most intense between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly.