Palghar Weather in December (1981–2025)

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December at a Glance in Palghar

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
27.4°C
Avg Low
❄️
23.2°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
25.3°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
5 mm
Avg Humidity
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64%
Avg Wind
🌬️
3.6 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
4.6
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
-1.8°C
temp difference
🌡️Warm afternoons🌙Mild mornings🌤️Fairly sunny💧Dry month💨Breezy😊Comfortable humidity

Palghar December Weather Overview

December is one of the cooler months of the year in Palghar, with average highs near 27.4°C and lows around 23.2°C (mean 25.3°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 5 mm of rainfall and 64% relative humidity across the period.

Palghar December Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

December is one of the cooler months of the year in Palghar. Across 45 years of records, the warmest December in Palghar was 1987 — when the month averaged 26.8°C — while the coldest was 1983 at 23.9°C. Typical December days reach 27.4°C with nights near 23.2°C. The long-term December temperature trend is broadly flat.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp25.0°C→25.1°C+0.1°C
Max Temp26.9°C→27.3°C+0.4°C
Min Temp23.1°C→23.0°C-0.1°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp0°C/decade →
Max Temp0°C/decade →
Min Temp0°C/decade →

Distribution of Avg Temp

23.0°C–24.0°C1 yr (2%)
24.0°C–25.0°C12 yr (27%)
25.0°C–26.0°C25 yr (56%)
26.0°C–27.0°C7 yr (16%)

Palghar December Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

December is one of the drier months in Palghar, averaging 5 mm of rainfall. The wettest December on record was 2017 with 56 mm, while the driest were 2012, 2015 and 2016, among others at 0 mm.

Palghar December Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Palghar during December averages 64%. The most humid December was 2019 at 72%, and the least humid was 2018 at 56%.

Palghar December Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

December receives about 4.6 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Palghar. The sunniest Decembers were 1986, 1999 and 2016 at 4.9 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2019 at 3.8.

Palghar December Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Palghar during December is 3.6 m/s. The windiest Decembers were 1983, 2018 and 2024 at 4.1 m/s, while the calmest was 2012 at 3 m/s.

What December Feels Like in Palghar

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

How December Ranks in Palghar

🥶3rd coolest month of the year
🌵5th driest month of the year
☀️10th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Palghar Weather by Month

Palghar December Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp25.2°C25.1°C25.7°C25.3°C25.1°C-0.1°C
Avg High27.2°C27.3°C27.8°C27.4°C27.3°C+0.1°C
Avg Low23.1°C22.9°C23.6°C23.2°C23.1°C0°C
Avg Rain3 mm3 mm2 mm7 mm15 mm+12 mm

Extreme December Records in Palghar

🔥Warmest December31.8°C1986
🧊Coldest December18.4°C2015
🌧️Wettest December56 mm2017
🏜️Driest December0 mm1984
🌬️Windiest December4.1 m/s1983

Key Insights for December

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December temperatures in Palghar have stayed relatively stable across the record.

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December has ranged from a record low of 18.4°C (2015) to a record high of 31.8°C (1986).

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Rainfall in December is one of the drier months, averaging 5 mm, with a wettest year of 56 mm.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Palghar?

One of the best times to visit Palghar

December is one of the best times to visit Palghar. Expect days averaging 27.4°C and nights around 23.2°C (mean 25.3°C) — cooler than Palghar's yearly average — with low rainfall (5 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Palghar'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 →

Palghar Weather in December — In Depth

☀️ December climate overview

December is one of the cooler months of the year in Palghar, with average highs near 27.4°C and lows around 23.2°C (mean 25.3°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 5 mm of rainfall and 64% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in December

December averages 5 mm of rainfall in Palghar, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest December on record saw 56 mm (2017), and the driest just 0 mm (1984). Humidity sits around 64% and average wind speed is 3.6 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 4.6 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 risen by about 0.1°C — but days and nights have moved in opposite directions. Daytime highs rose from 26.9°C to 27.3°C while overnight lows fell from 23.1°C to 23°C, widening the gap between day and night.
December Weather in Palghar, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202527.8°C24.7°C21.6°C29.4°C19.5°C0 mm66%3.4 m/s—
202426.5°C24.6°C22.7°C29.3°C18.7°C11 mm71%4.1 m/s4.1
202328.4°C26.3°C24.2°C29.3°C22.6°C1 mm66%3.6 m/s4.1
202227.4°C25.3°C23.3°C29.2°C18.8°C12 mm71%3.6 m/s4.3
202126.5°C24.8°C23.1°C28.4°C21.1°C52 mm72%3.7 m/s3.9
202027.1°C25.2°C23.4°C29.9°C21.2°C16 mm69%3.6 m/s4.2
201927.5°C25.9°C24.3°C29.9°C20.5°C6 mm72%3.8 m/s3.8
201827.3°C25.2°C23.0°C29.5°C18.5°C1 mm56%4.1 m/s4.5
2017 🌧️26.5°C24.3°C22.1°C29.0°C19.0°C56 mm70%3.5 m/s4
201627.8°C24.9°C21.9°C30.7°C19.0°C0 mm65%3.4 m/s4.9
201528.3°C26.0°C23.6°C30.8°C18.4°C0 mm58%3.9 m/s4.7
201428.0°C25.5°C22.9°C31.0°C18.7°C5 mm58%3.7 m/s4.5
201327.0°C25.1°C23.1°C29.8°C20.5°C1 mm62%3.9 m/s4.7
201227.2°C25.4°C23.7°C29.0°C20.8°C0 mm68%3 m/s4.6
201127.7°C25.9°C24.1°C29.7°C22.0°C0 mm62%3.7 m/s4.6
201026.2°C24.6°C23.0°C28.6°C18.9°C1 mm65%3.6 m/s4.6
200927.5°C25.6°C23.6°C29.4°C21.7°C1 mm66%3.1 m/s4.5
200828.3°C26.4°C24.5°C30.9°C23.0°C13 mm65%3.3 m/s4.4
200727.5°C25.5°C23.5°C29.7°C21.5°C1 mm66%3.9 m/s4.4
200627.6°C25.4°C23.3°C29.6°C20.7°C0 mm68%3.3 m/s4.6
200526.9°C24.7°C22.6°C30.1°C19.3°C0 mm63%3.8 m/s4.7
200428.4°C25.9°C23.3°C31.1°C20.6°C0 mm63%3.5 m/s4.6
200327.7°C25.8°C24.0°C29.6°C21.3°C0 mm61%3.9 m/s4.7
200228.0°C26.3°C24.7°C30.6°C23.0°C1 mm61%3.7 m/s4.8
200128.2°C26.0°C23.9°C30.0°C20.8°C0 mm62%3.4 m/s4.7
200027.7°C25.2°C22.8°C30.3°C20.9°C9 mm57%3.3 m/s4.6
199927.3°C24.4°C21.5°C29.4°C18.5°C0 mm64%3.3 m/s4.9
199827.5°C25.0°C22.5°C29.1°C20.5°C0 mm61%3.4 m/s4.7
199726.4°C25.3°C24.1°C28.6°C22.4°C19 mm66%3.6 m/s4.4
199627.5°C25.2°C22.8°C29.3°C19.2°C1 mm62%3.4 m/s4.6
199527.1°C25.2°C23.2°C28.9°C21.8°C1 mm65%3.3 m/s4.7
199426.9°C24.7°C22.4°C29.4°C19.3°C2 mm58%4 m/s4.8
199327.3°C24.7°C22.2°C28.8°C19.1°C3 mm65%3.1 m/s4.7
199228.0°C25.6°C23.2°C29.4°C21.1°C1 mm60%3.2 m/s4.8
199127.2°C25.0°C22.8°C30.3°C21.5°C3 mm59%3.7 m/s4.7
199027.9°C25.9°C24.0°C30.0°C21.1°C1 mm64%3.4 m/s4.6
198927.3°C25.2°C23.0°C30.8°C21.3°C0 mm57%3.5 m/s4.8
198827.5°C25.0°C22.4°C29.4°C19.5°C0 mm64%3.3 m/s4.8
1987 🔥29.0°C26.8°C24.6°C30.3°C21.0°C18 mm57%3.6 m/s4.6
198626.7°C24.5°C22.4°C31.8°C20.4°C4 mm59%3.9 m/s4.9
198526.8°C25.0°C23.2°C29.5°C20.6°C1 mm64%3.5 m/s4.8
198427.0°C25.0°C23.0°C29.2°C20.1°C0 mm60%3.7 m/s4.7
1983 ❄️25.9°C23.9°C22.0°C28.1°C19.3°C1 mm66%4.1 m/s—
198227.9°C26.2°C24.4°C29.3°C21.7°C1 mm59%3.5 m/s—
198126.9°C24.8°C22.8°C28.0°C19.6°C2 mm67%3.5 m/s—

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

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Palghar December Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Palghar in December?▼

The average high in December is around 27.4°C with lows near 23.2°C (mean 25.3°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Palghar in December?▼

December averages 5 mm of rainfall in Palghar, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 56 mm in 2017.

What was the hottest December on record in Palghar?▼

The hottest December reached 31.8°C in 1986. The coldest dipped to 18.4°C in 2015.

Has December in Palghar gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average December temperatures have risen by about 0.1°C — but days and nights have moved in opposite directions. Daytime highs rose from 26.9°C to 27.3°C while overnight lows fell from 23.1°C to 23°C, widening the gap between day and night.

Is December a good time to visit Palghar?▼

December is one of the cooler months of the year in Palghar and one of the drier months, so plan for around 27.4°C daytime highs and 23.2°C at night.

Is December the coldest month in Palghar?▼

Not quite — December is the 3rd coolest month in Palghar, averaging 25.3°C.

What should I pack for Palghar in December?▼

For December in Palghar, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 27.4°C and lows of 23.2°C.

Is Palghar humid in December?▼

Relative humidity in December averages 64% — moderately humid.

How windy is Palghar in December?▼

Average wind speed in December is 3.6 m/s. The windiest December on record averaged 4.1 m/s (1983).

Which December had the most rainfall in Palghar?▼

The wettest December on record was 2017 with 56 mm. On average, December sees 5 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 Palghar 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.