December weather forecast
Ravenshoe, Australia

The first month of the summer, December, is also a hot month in Ravenshoe, Australia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.3°C (86.5°F) and 19.6°C (67.3°F).

Temperature

December is the month when Ravenshoe sees the highest average temperatures, with a high of 30.3°C (86.5°F) and a low of 19.6°C (67.3°F).

Heat index

For most parts of December, the heat index is estimated at a very hot 37°C (98.6°F). Undertake additional precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could happen. Heatstroke could occur from sustained activity.
Heat index guidelines indicate values are for light wind scenarios and shaded regions. When exposed to the direct sun, the heat index may augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is achieved by amalgamating air temperature with the relative humidity readings. The individual's impression of temperature can be affected by numerous factors such as metabolic variations, physical exertion, and attire. When exposed to direct sunlight, it's possible for the heat index to increase by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are primarily vital for children. Typically, young kids are at a higher risk than adults since they sweat less. Also, the larger skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the heightened heat production due to their active nature adds to their vulnerability.
The evaporation of sweat is a natural cooling mechanism of the human body, facilitated by perspiration. An increase in relative humidity disrupts body cooling by slowing the evaporation rate, thereby reducing the rate at which the body cools and amplifying the sense of heat. When body temperature rises due to an imbalance in heat gain, there's a potential for dehydration and overheating.

Humidity

In Ravenshoe, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In Ravenshoe, Australia, during December, the rain falls for 17.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 100mm (3.94") of precipitation. In Ravenshoe, during the entire year, the rain falls for 162.7 days and collects up to 659mm (25.94") of precipitation.

Daylight

With an average of 13h and 12min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 5:33 am and sunset at 6:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 6:56 pm AEST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 9.7h.

UV index

January through March, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Adopt measures and apply sun safety strategies. Shielding from skin and eye damage is necessary. Avoid exposure to the Sun and try to stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent, but be aware that parasols or canopies may not offer full protection. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear.