Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
December is Peradeniya's coldest month, registering average high temperatures of 27.5°C (81.5°F) and lows of 19.5°C (67.1°F).Heat index
The heat index value for December is calculated to be a hot 31°C (87.8°F). When exposure and activity are sustained, they could induce fatigue, with a chance of heat cramps.Heat index values are typically calculated for conditions of shade and a light breeze. The heat index could see an increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', arises from combining readings of air temperature and relative moisture content. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by many aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Consider the sun's direct rays and their impact; they can potentially increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. Young children are generally more endangered than adults, as they usually less sweat. And also, due to larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production as a result of their activity.
Humidity
December is the most humid month in Peradeniya, with an average relative humidity of 84%.Rainfall
In December, in Peradeniya, the rain falls for 22.9 days. Throughout December, 118mm (4.65") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 278.4 rainfall days, and 1466mm (57.72") of precipitation is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Peradeniya, with an average of 11h and 42min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 17:48. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 18:02 +0530.
Sunshine
With an average of 5.7h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Peradeniya.UV index
January through September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during December leads to these instructions:
Avoid overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can burn in under 20 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but keep in mind that not all shade structures provide complete protection. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses.
Frequently asked questions
What is the coldest time of year in Peradeniya?
What is the average December temperature in Peradeniya?
What is the most humid month in Peradeniya?
What is the average humidity in December in Peradeniya?
How much does it rain in Peradeniya in December?
What is the month with the shortest days in Peradeniya?
How many hours of daylight does Peradeniya have in December?
When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Peradeniya?
What is the month with the least sunshine in Peradeniya?
How many hours of sunshine does Peradeniya have in December?
What are the months with the highest UV index in Peradeniya?
What is the UV index intensity in December in Peradeniya?
Average temperature in December
Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
- Average high temperature in December: 27.5°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (31.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (27.5°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 19.5°C
The months with the highest average low temperature are May and June (21.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (18.1°C).
Average pressure in December
Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
- Average pressure in December: 1010.5mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1011.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1008.1mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
- Average wind speed in December: 6.7km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (13.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is April (4.7km/h).
Average humidity in December
Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
- Average humidity in December: 84%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (74%).
Average rainfall in December
Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
- Average rainfall in December: 118mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (301mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (38mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
- Average rainfall days in December: 22.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (28.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (14.1 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Peradeniya, 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: 5h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
- Average sunshine days in December: 6.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (14.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (1.2 days).
Average UV index in December
Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
- Average UV index in December: 6
The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, November and December (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is October (UV index 5).
Average cloud cover in December
Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
- Average cloud cover in December: 47
The months with the most cloud cover are November and December (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in December
Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
- Average visibility in December: 8km
The months with the highest visibility are June, July and August (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, November and December (8km).
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