Latehar Weather in December (1981–2025)

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December at a Glance in Latehar

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
24.4°C
Avg Low
❄️
10.9°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
17.7°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
9 mm
Avg Humidity
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54%
Avg Wind
🌬️
1.3 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
3.9
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
-8°C
temp difference
🌤️Mild afternoons🌤️Cool mornings🌤️Fairly sunny💧Dry month🍃Light winds🏜️Low humidity

Latehar December Weather Overview

December is one of the cooler months of the year in Latehar, with average highs near 24.4°C and lows around 10.9°C (mean 17.7°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 9 mm of rainfall and 54% relative humidity across the period.

Latehar December Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

December is one of the cooler months of the year in Latehar. Across 45 years of records, the warmest December in Latehar was 1988 — when the month averaged 19.6°C — while the coldest was 2025 at 13.8°C. Typical December days reach 24.4°C with nights near 10.9°C. The long-term trend is cooling, about 0.3°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp18.2°C→16.9°C-1.3°C
Max Temp25.3°C→23.0°C-2.3°C
Min Temp11.0°C→10.7°C-0.3°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp-0.3°C/decade ↘
Max Temp-0.5°C/decade ↘
Min Temp-0.1°C/decade ↘

Distribution of Avg Temp

13.0°C–14.8°C1 yr (2%)
14.8°C–16.5°C7 yr (16%)
16.5°C–18.3°C21 yr (47%)
18.3°C–20.0°C16 yr (36%)

Latehar December Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

December is one of the drier months in Latehar, averaging 9 mm of rainfall. The wettest December on record was 1986 with 47 mm, while the driest were 2017, 2022 and 2025, among others at 0 mm.

Latehar December Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Latehar during December averages 54%. The most humid December was 2025 at 81%, and the least humid was 1996 at 35%.

Latehar December Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

December receives about 3.9 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Latehar. The sunniest Decembers were 1992, 1994 and 2000 at 4.5 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2019 at 3.1.

Latehar December Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Latehar during December is 1.3 m/s. The windiest Decembers were 1982 and 1984 at 1.7 m/s, while the calmest were 1999, 2011 and 2019 at 1.1 m/s.

What December Feels Like in Latehar

🌅
Cool
Morning
🌞
Mild
Afternoon
🌆
Cool
Evening
Rain chanceVery Low
Outdoor comfort★★★★★

How December Ranks in Latehar

🥶2nd coolest month of the year
🌵1st driest month of the year
☀️12th sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

Explore Latehar Weather by Month

Latehar December Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp18.4°C17.3°C18.2°C17.1°C16.8°C-1.6°C
Avg High25.5°C24.1°C25.1°C23.6°C23.0°C-2.5°C
Avg Low11.3°C10.6°C11.3°C10.6°C10.7°C-0.6°C
Avg Rain12 mm12 mm3 mm9 mm10 mm-1 mm

Extreme December Records in Latehar

🔥Warmest December31.1°C1988
🧊Coldest December3.1°C2019
🌧️Wettest December47 mm1986
🏜️Driest December0 mm1984
🌬️Windiest December1.7 m/s1982

Key Insights for December

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December temperatures in Latehar have fallen by about 1.3°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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December has ranged from a record low of 3.1°C (2019) to a record high of 31.1°C (1988).

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Rainfall in December is one of the drier months, averaging 9 mm, with a wettest year of 47 mm.

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Daytime highs and overnight lows have shifted differently — highs fell about 0.5°C per decade while lows fell 0.1°C per decade, narrowing the gap between day and night.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Latehar?

One of the best times to visit Latehar

December is one of the best times to visit Latehar. Expect days averaging 24.4°C and nights around 10.9°C (mean 17.7°C) — cooler than Latehar's yearly average — with low rainfall (9 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Latehar's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Latehar Weather in December — In Depth

☀️ December climate overview

December is one of the cooler months of the year in Latehar, with average highs near 24.4°C and lows around 10.9°C (mean 17.7°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 9 mm of rainfall and 54% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in December

December averages 9 mm of rainfall in Latehar, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest December on record saw 47 mm (1986), and the driest just 0 mm (1984). Humidity sits around 54% and average wind speed is 1.3 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 3.9 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How December has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average December temperatures have fallen by about 1.3°C. Daytime highs moved from 25.3°C to 23°C and overnight lows from 11°C to 10.7°C over the same span.
December Weather in Latehar, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
2025 ❄️19.7°C13.8°C7.9°C22.2°C4.5°C0 mm81%1.2 m/s—
202423.2°C17.3°C11.4°C27.2°C5.3°C3 mm69%1.2 m/s3.5
202323.9°C18.0°C12.1°C29.4°C7.7°C31 mm62%1.2 m/s3.4
202225.9°C18.7°C11.5°C29.1°C7.9°C0 mm51%1.3 m/s3.7
202122.4°C16.5°C10.7°C25.3°C4.0°C27 mm71%1.3 m/s3.4
202023.1°C16.8°C10.5°C26.4°C5.7°C1 mm66%1.4 m/s3.4
201920.5°C15.2°C9.9°C24.0°C3.1°C22 mm80%1.1 m/s3.1
201823.6°C17.1°C10.7°C27.1°C4.9°C23 mm51%1.3 m/s3.5
201725.8°C18.9°C11.9°C28.6°C7.7°C0 mm49%1.3 m/s3.9
201622.4°C15.9°C9.5°C25.4°C7.0°C0 mm71%1.3 m/s3.9
201526.0°C19.1°C12.2°C30.7°C7.3°C11 mm49%1.3 m/s3.3
201424.6°C17.5°C10.3°C29.0°C5.6°C16 mm44%1.4 m/s3.7
201322.6°C16.4°C10.2°C24.4°C8.2°C0 mm72%1.2 m/s3.8
201222.7°C16.4°C10.1°C26.5°C5.9°C3 mm60%1.4 m/s4
201123.4°C16.7°C10.0°C27.7°C6.7°C1 mm62%1.1 m/s3.8
201024.8°C18.2°C11.5°C27.2°C6.8°C16 mm50%1.3 m/s3.7
200925.8°C19.1°C12.4°C28.6°C8.2°C5 mm50%1.4 m/s3.8
200826.3°C19.4°C12.6°C29.5°C8.3°C0 mm58%1.2 m/s3.7
200723.4°C16.9°C10.4°C25.1°C6.1°C0 mm57%1.4 m/s4
200625.5°C18.6°C11.8°C28.6°C8.6°C0 mm52%1.4 m/s3.9
200526.2°C18.6°C11.0°C28.9°C7.5°C4 mm42%1.4 m/s4
200425.2°C18.3°C11.3°C27.1°C6.4°C2 mm52%1.3 m/s3.7
200321.9°C16.1°C10.3°C24.9°C7.0°C13 mm71%1.2 m/s4
200225.8°C18.8°C11.8°C28.6°C8.4°C4 mm46%1.4 m/s4.1
200125.5°C18.3°C11.0°C28.0°C8.5°C0 mm44%1.4 m/s4.2
200025.5°C17.9°C10.2°C27.5°C7.7°C0 mm37%1.4 m/s4.5
199924.6°C17.5°C10.5°C25.9°C8.1°C0 mm52%1.1 m/s4.4
199823.0°C16.3°C9.7°C25.1°C6.0°C0 mm56%1.2 m/s4.4
199720.9°C16.1°C11.3°C25.5°C7.2°C38 mm78%1.3 m/s3.3
199624.8°C17.2°C9.6°C26.9°C5.1°C0 mm35%1.3 m/s4.2
199523.6°C17.3°C11.1°C27.6°C8.4°C38 mm61%1.5 m/s4
199423.8°C16.9°C9.9°C26.7°C7.0°C0 mm47%1.3 m/s4.5
199324.2°C16.9°C9.5°C26.1°C6.7°C0 mm45%1.3 m/s4.2
199226.4°C18.9°C11.4°C28.4°C9.1°C0 mm37%1.4 m/s4.5
199124.8°C18.1°C11.4°C29.1°C7.2°C44 mm51%1.3 m/s4.1
199024.8°C18.1°C11.4°C27.9°C7.1°C0 mm55%1.4 m/s4.4
198925.9°C18.6°C11.3°C28.9°C8.6°C16 mm39%1.5 m/s4.3
1988 🔥26.8°C19.6°C12.3°C31.1°C9.4°C9 mm45%1.4 m/s4.4
198724.5°C17.6°C10.6°C28.3°C8.4°C4 mm57%1.3 m/s4.4
1986 🌧️25.8°C19.0°C12.2°C29.0°C7.6°C47 mm52%1.4 m/s3.7
198525.0°C18.1°C11.1°C28.9°C6.2°C1 mm57%1.5 m/s4.4
198426.0°C18.2°C10.4°C30.1°C7.0°C0 mm42%1.7 m/s4.4
198325.5°C18.6°C11.6°C28.6°C7.1°C16 mm42%1.4 m/s—
198225.9°C18.8°C11.7°C28.6°C7.1°C0 mm46%1.7 m/s—
198123.9°C17.1°C10.4°C25.9°C7.1°C11 mm58%1.3 m/s—

Actual recorded December data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Latehar December Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Latehar in December?▼

The average high in December is around 24.4°C with lows near 10.9°C (mean 17.7°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Latehar in December?▼

December averages 9 mm of rainfall in Latehar, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 47 mm in 1986.

What was the hottest December on record in Latehar?▼

The hottest December reached 31.1°C in 1988. The coldest dipped to 3.1°C in 2019.

Has December in Latehar gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average December temperatures have fallen by about 1.3°C. Daytime highs moved from 25.3°C to 23°C and overnight lows from 11°C to 10.7°C over the same span.

Is December a good time to visit Latehar?▼

December is one of the cooler months of the year in Latehar and one of the drier months, so plan for around 24.4°C daytime highs and 10.9°C at night.

Is December the coldest month in Latehar?▼

Not quite — December is the 2nd coolest month in Latehar, averaging 17.7°C.

What should I pack for Latehar in December?▼

For December in Latehar, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 24.4°C and lows of 10.9°C.

Is Latehar humid in December?▼

Relative humidity in December averages 54% — relatively dry.

How windy is Latehar in December?▼

Average wind speed in December is 1.3 m/s. The windiest December on record averaged 1.7 m/s (1982).

Which December had the most rainfall in Latehar?▼

The wettest December on record was 1986 with 47 mm. On average, December sees 9 mm.

Where does this December weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Latehar behaves each December, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for December specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.