December weather forecast
Darfield, New Zealand

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the summer in Darfield, is still a refreshing month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 19.6°C (67.3°F) and 10.2°C (50.4°F).

Temperature

Darfield records an average high-temperature of a still comfortable 19.6°C (67.3°F) in December, maintaining a close correlation with November's 17.2°C (63°F). During December, the average low-temperature is a fresh 10.2°C (50.4°F).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Darfield is 74%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 10.2 days. Throughout December, 27mm (1.06") of precipitation is accumulated. In Darfield, during the entire year, the rain falls for 114.3 days and collects up to 300mm (11.81") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The month with the longest days is December, with an average of 15h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 8:55 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 9:15 pm NZDT.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine in Darfield is December, with an average of 10.4h of sunshine.

UV index

In Darfield, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 4 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Darfield?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Darfield during December are 19.6°C (67.3°F) and 10.2°C (50.4°F) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December in Darfield?

In Darfield, New Zealand, the average relative humidity in December is 74%.

How many days does it rain in December in Darfield?

In Darfield, New Zealand, in December, it is raining for 10.2 days, with typically 27mm (1.06") of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Darfield?

January through May, October through December are months without snowfall in Darfield, New Zealand.

When are the longest days in Darfield?

December has the longest days of the year in Darfield, New Zealand, with an average of 15h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Darfield have in December?

In December, the average day length in Darfield is 15h and 21min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Darfield?

On the first day of December in Darfield, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 8:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 9:15 pm NZDT.

What month has the most sunshine in Darfield?

With an average of 10.4h of sunshine, December has the most sunshine of the year in Darfield, New Zealand.

How long on average sun shines in December in Darfield?

The average sunshine duration in December in Darfield is 10.4h.

What is the UV index reading in December in Darfield?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Darfield is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Darfield, New Zealand

Average temperature in December - Darfield, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in December: 19.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (21.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (10.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 10.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (11.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (3.8°C).

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Average pressure in December
Darfield, New Zealand

Average pressure in December - Darfield, New Zealand
  • Average pressure in December: 1011.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1016.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1010.9mbar).

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Average wind speed in December
Darfield, New Zealand

Average wind speed in December - Darfield, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in December: 14.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (15.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (12.4km/h).

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Average humidity in December
Darfield, New Zealand

Average humidity in December - Darfield, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in December: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (70%).

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Average rainfall in December
Darfield, New Zealand

Average rainfall in December - Darfield, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in December: 27mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (38mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (14mm).

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Average rainfall days in December
Darfield, New Zealand

Average rainfall days in December - Darfield, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (12.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Darfield, New Zealand

Average snowfall in December - Darfield, New Zealand
  • Average snowfall in December: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is August (5mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in December
Darfield, New Zealand

Average snowfall days in December - Darfield, New Zealand
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are June and August (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Darfield, New Zealand

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Darfield, New Zealand
  • Average daylight in December: 15h and 2min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 10h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Darfield, New Zealand

Average sunshine days in December - Darfield, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (21.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (17.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Darfield, New Zealand

Average UV index in December - Darfield, New Zealand
  • Average UV index in December: 4

The month with the highest UV index is January (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are April, May, June, July, August and September (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in December
Darfield, New Zealand

Average cloud cover in December - Darfield, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are January, February, March and May (Cloud cover 37).

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Average visibility in December
Darfield, New Zealand

Average visibility in December - Darfield, New Zealand
  • Average visibility in December: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, August, September, October and November (9km).

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