December weather forecast
Punakha, Bhutan

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Weather in December

December marks the return of winter in Punakha, bringing the year to a soothing end. A sharp decrease in temperature renders a cold environment with low temperature at -0.5°C (31.1°F). December's snowfall pattern reflects that of January, hinting at a cyclical pattern in Punakha's weather. Despite the cold temperatures, December's weather retains the charm of winter, favorably illuminated with adequate sunlight hours. It's a month that welcomes everyone to enjoy the wintry expanse of Punakha, wrapping up the weather dynamics of the city for the year.

Temperature

Punakha's weather, upon December's arrival, documents an average high-temperature of a chilly 7.6°C (45.7°F), nearly identical to the prior month. In Punakha, the nighttime temperature averages to a freezing cold -0.5°C (31.1°F) during December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 65%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 4.5 days and accumulates 7mm (0.28") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall in Punakha. In December, in Punakha, it is snowing for 5.4 days. Throughout December, 40mm (1.57") of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 33.8 snowfall days, and 431mm (16.97") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Punakha.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 17:05. On the last day of December, in Punakha, Bhutan, sunrise is at 06:50 and sunset at 17:16 +06.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 7.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Punakha are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Punakha in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Punakha, is 7.6°C (45.7°F), while the low-temperature averages to -0.5°C (31.1°F).

What is the average humidity in December in Punakha?

In Punakha, the average relative humidity in December is 65%.

What is the driest month in Punakha?

December is the month with the least rainfall in Punakha, Bhutan. Rain falls for 4.5 days and accumulates 7mm (0.28") of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Punakha in December?

In December, in Punakha, the rain falls for 4.5 days. Throughout December, 7mm (0.28") of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Punakha in December?

In Punakha, Bhutan, during December, snow falls for 5.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 40mm (1.57") of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Punakha?

December has the shortest days of the year in Punakha, with an average of 10h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Punakha have in December?

The average day length in December in Punakha is 10h and 26min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Punakha?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 17:05. On the last day of the month, in Punakha, Bhutan, sunrise is at 06:50 and sunset at 17:16 +06.

How long on average sun shines in December in Punakha?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Punakha is 7.5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Punakha?

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Punakha, Bhutan.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Punakha?

In Punakha, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Punakha, Bhutan

Average temperature in December - Punakha, Bhutan
  • Average high temperature in December: 7.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (17.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -0.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (11.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-2.6°C).

Average pressure in December
Punakha, Bhutan

Average pressure in December - Punakha, Bhutan
  • Average pressure in December: 1016.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1016.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1006.8mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Punakha, Bhutan

Average wind speed in December - Punakha, Bhutan
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (6.4km/h).

Average humidity in December
Punakha, Bhutan

Average humidity in December - Punakha, Bhutan
  • Average humidity in December: 65%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and February (57%).

Average rainfall in December
Punakha, Bhutan

Average rainfall in December - Punakha, Bhutan
  • Average rainfall in December: 7mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (196mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (7mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Punakha, Bhutan

Average rainfall days in December - Punakha, Bhutan
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (27.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Punakha, Bhutan

Average snowfall in December - Punakha, Bhutan
  • Average snowfall in December: 40mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (146mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Punakha, Bhutan

Average snowfall days in December - Punakha, Bhutan
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (8.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Punakha, Bhutan

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Punakha, Bhutan
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and November (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Punakha, Bhutan

Average sunshine days in December - Punakha, Bhutan
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.9 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and June (2.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Punakha, Bhutan

Average UV index in December - Punakha, Bhutan
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Punakha, Bhutan

Average cloud cover in December - Punakha, Bhutan
  • Average cloud cover in December: 15

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in December
Punakha, Bhutan

Average visibility in December - Punakha, Bhutan
  • Average visibility in December: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are June, July, August and September (9km).

Punakha, Bhutan

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