December weather forecastPallegammedda, Sri Lanka

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Pallegammedda, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature ranging between max 24.3°C (75.7°F) and min 17°C (62.6°F).

Temperature

The coldest period tends to be December, when average temperatures fluctuate between 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 Pallegammedda, in December, during 25.4 rainfall days, 228mm (8.98") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 297.7 rainfall days, and 2800mm (110.24") of precipitation is accumulated.

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 06:03 and sunset at 17:48. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 18:01 +0530.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Pallegammedda is December, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.

UV index

January, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Adopt protective measures - Requirement to safeguard skin and eyes from harm exists. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes.

Frequently asked questions

The coldest period in Pallegammedda, Sri Lanka, is December, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 24.3°C (75.7°F) and a low of 17°C (62.6°F).

The average high-temperature, in December, in Pallegammedda, is 24.3°C (75.7°F), while the average low-temperature is 17°C (62.6°F). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is estimated at 30°C (86°F).

The average relative humidity in December is 88%.

In Pallegammedda, Sri Lanka, in December, during 25.4 rainfall days, 228mm (8.98") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

The month with the shortest days in Pallegammedda is December, with an average of 11h and 42min of daylight.

In Pallegammedda, the average day length in December is 11h and 43min.

On the first day of December in Pallegammedda, sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset at 17:48. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 18:01 +0530.

The month with the least sunshine in Pallegammedda is December, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in December in Pallegammedda, Sri Lanka, is 4.6h.

January, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Pallegammedda, Sri Lanka, is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average low temperature
Average wind speed
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Average temperature in December
Pallegammedda, 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
Pallegammedda, 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
Pallegammedda, 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
Pallegammedda, 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
Pallegammedda, 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
Pallegammedda, 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
Pallegammedda, Sri Lanka

  • Average daylight in December: 11h and 42min

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 36min

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
Pallegammedda, 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
Pallegammedda, Sri Lanka

  • Average UV index in December: 5

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

Average cloud cover in December
Pallegammedda, 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
Pallegammedda, 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).