December weather forecast
Thursday Island, Australia

The first month of the summer, December, is still a hot month in Thursday Island, Australia, with an average temperature ranging between min 25.5°C (77.9°F) and max 31.9°C (89.4°F).

Temperature

The advent of December brings an average high-temperature of a still tropical 31.9°C (89.4°F), almost identical to the preceding month. Thursday Island witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 25.5°C (77.9°F) throughout December.

Rainfall

In December, in Thursday Island, Australia, the rain falls for 12 days. Throughout December, 193mm (7.6") of precipitation is accumulated. In Thursday Island, Australia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 132 days and collects up to 1716mm (67.56") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

January and December, with an average sea temperature of 29.8°C (85.6°F), are months with the warmest seawater in Thursday Island.
Note: In any water activity, temperatures between 25°C (77°F) and 29°C (84.2°F) are viewed as magnificent and exceptionally pleasant for prolonged enjoyment.

Daylight

The month with the longest days in Thursday Island is December, with an average of 12h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 6:41 pm. On the last day of December, in Thursday Island, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 6:56 pm AEST.

Sunshine

In Thursday Island, the average sunshine in December is 7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through April, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12. A UV Index estimate of 11, and higher, represents an ultimate health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 12 during December translates into the following directions:
Employ every crucial safety step. Those with fair skin could experience burns in a matter of minutes. Limit your exposure to the sun's UV radiation, which is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and note that parasols or canopies may not provide full sun protection. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. After a swim or an outdoor workout, generously apply and reapply a broad-spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen. Heads up! The reflection of sand and water notably intensifies UV rays from the Sun.