December weather forecast
Chandigarh, India

The attractive rock garden in Chandigarh, India, with tall trees above
The attractive rock garden in Chandigarh, India, with tall trees above

December

Weather in December

December is the harbinger of winter in Chandigarh. The city experiences its coldest temperatures with the thermometer reading lower than November and higher than January. With lower temperatures, the city sees negligible rainfall and a sizable decline in humidity as compared to November. Despite the cold temperatures, there is an average sunshine duration of 7.5 hours per day, which makes the days surprisingly pleasant. Nature adorns the city in a winter-white coat in December, embarking on a month-long chilly journey.

Temperature

With December's onset, the weather in Chandigarh reveals a slight temperature decrease, transitioning from a warm 25.8°C (78.4°F) in November to a pleasant 21.2°C (70.2°F). In Chandigarh, the average low-temperature during the month of December is a chilly 9.6°C (49.3°F).

Humidity

In Chandigarh, the average relative humidity in December is 40%.

Rainfall

In December, in Chandigarh, the rain falls for 2.4 days. Throughout December, 11mm (0.43") of precipitation is accumulated. In Chandigarh, during the entire year, the rain falls for 119.5 days and collects up to 662mm (26.06") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through August, October through December are months without snowfall in Chandigarh.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Chandigarh, with an average of 10h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:31 pm IST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 7.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 4 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Warding off sunburn is urged. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Chandigarh?
In December, in Chandigarh, the average high-temperature is 21.2°C (70.2°F), and the average low-temperature is 9.6°C (49.3°F). In October, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 30°C (86°F).
What is the average humidity in December in Chandigarh?
In Chandigarh, the average relative humidity in December is 40%.
How much does it rain in Chandigarh in December?
In Chandigarh, during December, the rain falls for 2.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 11mm (0.43") of precipitation.
When it does not snow in Chandigarh?
In Chandigarh, India, snow does not fall in January through August, October through December.
What is the month with the shortest days in Chandigarh?
With an average of 10h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Chandigarh.
What is the average length of the day in December in Chandigarh?
In December, the average day length in Chandigarh is 10h and 12min.
When are sunrise and sunset in December in Chandigarh?
In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:21 pm. On the last day of the month, in Chandigarh, India, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:31 pm IST.
How long on average sun shines in December in Chandigarh?
In December, the average sunshine duration in Chandigarh, India, is 7.5h.
What is the month with the lowest UV index in Chandigarh?
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index in Chandigarh, India.
What is the UV index intensity in December in Chandigarh?
The average daily maximum UV index in December in Chandigarh is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
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Average daylight
Average sunshine
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility
Average temperature in December - Chandigarh, India
Average temperature in December
Chandigarh, India
  • Average high temperature in December: 21.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (39.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (18.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 9.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is June (27.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.4°C).

Average pressure in December - Chandigarh, India
Average pressure in December
Chandigarh, India
  • Average pressure in December: 1017.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1018mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1001.5mbar).

Average wind speed in December - Chandigarh, India
Average wind speed in December
Chandigarh, India
  • Average wind speed in December: 7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (10.6km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (6.6km/h).

Average humidity in December - Chandigarh, India
Average humidity in December
Chandigarh, India
  • Average humidity in December: 40%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (72%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (23%).

Average rainfall in December - Chandigarh, India
Average rainfall in December
Chandigarh, India
  • Average rainfall in December: 11mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (196mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are October and November (7mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Chandigarh, India
Average rainfall days in December
Chandigarh, India
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (26.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (1.5 days).

Average snowfall days in December - Chandigarh, India
Average snowfall days in December
Chandigarh, India
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is September (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Chandigarh, India
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Chandigarh, India
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 3min

The months with the most sunshine are May and June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December - Chandigarh, India
Average sunshine days in December
Chandigarh, India
  • Average sunshine days in December: 28.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (28.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (3.4 days).

Average UV index in December - Chandigarh, India
Average UV index in December
Chandigarh, India
  • Average UV index in December: 4

The months with the highest UV index are April, May and June (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in December - Chandigarh, India
Average cloud cover in December
Chandigarh, India
  • Average cloud cover in December: 9

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 5).

Average visibility in December - Chandigarh, India
Average visibility in December
Chandigarh, India
  • Average visibility in December: 10km

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

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