December weather forecast
Launceston, Australia

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Weather in December

The arrival of December in Launceston serves as a prelude to the region's trademark summer weather. With an increase in high and low temperatures, the city witnesses warmth seeping into the nights. Correspondingly, daylight hours rise, bringing the city into a time of long, sunny days, a characteristic feature of the Australian summer. Despite its position within the warmer time of the year, December maintains a pattern of moderate rainfall. As the month of plentiful sunshine rounds off the year, recorded temperatures oscillating from 10.4°C (50.7°F) to 22.7°C (72.9°F) underscore the distinct departure from the cool phase to the city's warmest season.

Temperature

The average high-temperature during December registers at a pleasant 20.5°C (68.9°F), closely corresponding to the preceding month. Launceston experiences an average low-temperature of 8.7°C (47.7°F) in month of December.

Humidity

In Launceston, the average relative humidity in December is 72%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 10.7 days. Throughout December, 26mm (1.02") of precipitation is accumulated. In Launceston, during the entire year, the rain falls for 144.4 days and collects up to 450mm (17.72") of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Launceston, snow does not fall in January through July, September through December.

Daylight

With an average of 15h and 6min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year.
On the first day of December in Launceston, sunrise is at 5:32 am and sunset at 8:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:40 am and sunset at 8:48 pm AEDT.

Sunshine

December has the most sunshine of the year in Launceston, with an average of 10.3h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 5 translates into these guidelines:
Exercise prudence. Persons with fair skin could be burned in under 30 minutes. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Launceston?

The high-temperature, in December, in Launceston, is 20.5°C (68.9°F), while the low-temperature averages to 8.7°C (47.7°F).

What is the average humidity in December in Launceston?

In Launceston, the average relative humidity in December is 72%.

How much does it rain in Launceston in December?

In Launceston, in December, during 10.7 rainfall days, 26mm (1.02") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Launceston?

In Launceston, Australia, snow does not fall in January through July, September through December.

When are the longest days in Launceston?

With an average of 15h and 6min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year in Launceston.

What is the average length of the day in December in Launceston?

In December, the average day length in Launceston, Australia, is 15h and 7min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Launceston?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 5:32 am and sunset at 8:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:40 am and sunset at 8:48 pm AEDT.

What month has the most sunshine in Launceston?

With an average of 10.3h of sunshine, December has the most sunshine of the year in Launceston, Australia.

How many hours of sunshine does Launceston have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Launceston, Australia, is 10.3h.

When is the highest UV index in Launceston?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Launceston.

How high is the UV index in December in Launceston?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Launceston, Australia, is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Launceston, Australia

Average temperature in December - Launceston, Australia
  • Average high temperature in December: 20.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (22.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (10.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 8.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (10.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (2.9°C).

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Average pressure in December
Launceston, Australia

Average pressure in December - Launceston, Australia
  • Average pressure in December: 1011.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1018.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1011.4mbar).

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Average wind speed in December
Launceston, Australia

Average wind speed in December - Launceston, Australia
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.6km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are August and December (9.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (8.1km/h).

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Average humidity in December
Launceston, Australia

Average humidity in December - Launceston, Australia
  • Average humidity in December: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (70%).

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Average rainfall in December
Launceston, Australia

Average rainfall in December - Launceston, Australia
  • Average rainfall in December: 26mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (59mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (21mm).

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Average rainfall days in December
Launceston, Australia

Average rainfall days in December - Launceston, Australia
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.1 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Launceston, Australia

Average snowfall in December - Launceston, Australia
  • Average snowfall in December: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is August (9mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in December
Launceston, Australia

Average snowfall days in December - Launceston, Australia
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0 days

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

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Launceston, Australia

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Launceston, Australia
  • Average daylight in December: 15h and 1min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 10h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Launceston, Australia

Average sunshine days in December - Launceston, Australia
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (11.1 days).

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Average UV index in December
Launceston, Australia

Average UV index in December - Launceston, Australia
  • Average UV index in December: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January and December (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is August (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Launceston, Australia

Average cloud cover in December - Launceston, Australia
  • Average cloud cover in December: 35

The months with the most cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in December
Launceston, Australia

Average visibility in December - Launceston, Australia
  • Average visibility in December: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (8km).

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