December weather forecast
Lucknow, India

December marks the onset of the winter season, a time when temperatures begin to dive in Lucknow. The lowest average temperature drops to 8.4°C (47.1°F), reminding everyone that the year is drawing to a close. A sense of calm envelops the city, with residents reveling in the misty mornings and chilly nights. This month is a respite from the movement of earlier months, a break that residents genuinely appreciate. As it transitions into the new year, one can only expect the cycle to begin again with the mild and gentle weather of January.

Temperature

As November transitions into December, Lucknow sees a gentle drop in the average high-temperature, transitioning from 29.2°C (84.6°F) to a still moderately hot 24.6°C (76.3°F). Throughout the month of December, Lucknow observes a dramatic downturn from the daytime peak temperatures, expecting an average low of 8.4°C (47.1°F).

Rainfall

In Lucknow, in December, during 0.8 rainfall days, 13mm (0.51") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 46.8 rainfall days, and 990mm (38.98") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Lucknow.
On the first day of December in Lucknow, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 5:23 pm IST.

Sunshine

In Lucknow, the average sunshine in December is 7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Lucknow are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 5 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Undertake protective steps - Obligation to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is in place. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.