December weather forecast
Hastings, New Zealand

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Weather in December

December signifies the start of summer in Hastings, displaying warmer temperatures, less cloud cover, and an increase in hours of sunshine compared to November. The increase in temperatures makes casual clothing and sun protection a necessity. With the advent of summer, Hastings experiences its longest daylight days of the year. A significant detail of December's weather is the maximum average daylight duration of 14.9 hours, highlighting the culmination of the year in the city's weather cycle.

Temperature

Entering December in Hastings, the average high-temperature is recorded at an agreeable 20.2°C (68.4°F), exhibiting a minimal shift from November's 18.2°C (64.8°F). Hastings observes an average nighttime temperature of 13.2°C (55.8°F) during December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Hastings, New Zealand, is 75%.

Rainfall

In Hastings, New Zealand, during December, the rain falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 30mm (1.18") of precipitation. In Hastings, during the entire year, the rain falls for 131.4 days and collects up to 363mm (14.29") of precipitation.

Daylight

The month with the longest days in Hastings is December, with an average of 14h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:39 am and sunset at 8:24 pm. On the last day of December, in Hastings, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 8:43 pm NZDT.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Hastings is 9.8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 5 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Take care. Persons with lighter skin might suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Hastings in December?

Hastings in December has an average high-temperature of 20.2°C (68.4°F) and an average low-temperature of 13.2°C (55.8°F).

What is the average humidity in December in Hastings?

The average relative humidity in December is 75%.

How many days does it rain in December in Hastings?

In Hastings, in December, during 10.5 rainfall days, 30mm (1.18") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When are the longest days in Hastings?

The month with the longest days in Hastings is December, with an average of 14h and 54min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Hastings have in December?

The average day length in December in Hastings, New Zealand, is 14h and 55min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Hastings?

On the first day of December in Hastings, sunrise is at 5:39 am and sunset at 8:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 8:43 pm NZDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Hastings have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 9.8h.

When is the highest UV index in Hastings?

The months with the highest UV index are January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

What is the UV index reading in December in Hastings?

In Hastings, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

Average temperature in December
Hastings, New Zealand

Average temperature in December - Hastings, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in December: 20.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (21.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (12.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 13.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (14.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (7.2°C).

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Average pressure in December
Hastings, New Zealand

Average pressure in December - Hastings, New Zealand
  • Average pressure in December: 1014.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1018.3mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are September and November (1013.2mbar).

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Average wind speed in December
Hastings, New Zealand

Average wind speed in December - Hastings, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in December: 12.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (15.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (12km/h).

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Average humidity in December
Hastings, New Zealand

Average humidity in December - Hastings, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (73%).

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Average rainfall in December
Hastings, New Zealand

Average rainfall in December - Hastings, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in December: 30mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (46mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (19mm).

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Average rainfall days in December
Hastings, New Zealand

Average rainfall days in December - Hastings, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (12.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.3 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hastings, New Zealand
  • Average daylight in December: 14h and 5min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 9h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Hastings, New Zealand

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

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.1 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February, June, August and September (16.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Hastings, New Zealand

Average UV index in December - Hastings, New Zealand
  • Average UV index in December: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March and December (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July, August and October (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in December
Hastings, New Zealand

Average cloud cover in December - Hastings, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in December: 35

The months with the most cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 39).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in December
Hastings, New Zealand

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

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

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