December weather forecast
Leigh, New Zealand

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Weather in December

The first month of the summer, December, is a pleasant month in Leigh, New Zealand, with an average temperature varying between 15.5°C (59.9°F) and 20.3°C (68.5°F).

Temperature

Leigh starts December with an average high-temperature of an agreeable 20.3°C (68.5°F), a minor shift from November's 18.2°C (64.8°F). In December, Leigh experiences a marginal drop in temperature, with averages of 15.5°C (59.9°F) at night.

Humidity

In Leigh, New Zealand, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In Leigh, during December, the rain falls for 14.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 57mm (2.24") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 186.5 rainfall days, and 625mm (24.61") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the longest days of the year, with an average of 14h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Leigh, New Zealand, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 8:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 8:41 pm NZDT.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine in Leigh is December, with an average of 8.3h of sunshine.

UV index

January through April and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Leigh. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 5 suggests this advice:
Undertake protective steps - Obligation to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is in place. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Leigh in December?

The high-temperature during December is 20.3°C (68.5°F) and the low-temperature is 15.5°C (59.9°F).

What is the average humidity in December in Leigh?

In Leigh, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December in Leigh?

In Leigh, in December, during 14.5 rainfall days, 57mm (2.24") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When are the longest days in Leigh?

December has the longest days of the year, with an average of 14h and 36min of daylight.

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

In December, the average day length in Leigh is 14h and 35min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Leigh?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 8:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 8:41 pm NZDT.

What month has the most sunshine in Leigh?

The month with the most sunshine in Leigh is December, with an average of 8.3h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Leigh?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Leigh is 8.3h.

When is the highest UV index in Leigh?

The months with the highest UV index in Leigh, New Zealand, are January through April and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

What is the UV index reading in December in Leigh?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

Average temperature in December
Leigh, New Zealand

Average temperature in December - Leigh, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in December: 20.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (22.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (13.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 15.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (17.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (10.4°C).

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Average pressure in December
Leigh, New Zealand

Average pressure in December - Leigh, New Zealand
  • Average pressure in December: 1015.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1018.3mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are January and September (1014.8mbar).

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Average wind speed in December
Leigh, New Zealand

Average wind speed in December - Leigh, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in December: 15.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (19km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (13.9km/h).

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Average humidity in December
Leigh, New Zealand

Average humidity in December - Leigh, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are August and September (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, February, March and November (77%).

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Average rainfall in December
Leigh, New Zealand

Average rainfall in December - Leigh, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in December: 57mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (71mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (34mm).

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Average rainfall days in December
Leigh, New Zealand

Average rainfall days in December - Leigh, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (11.1 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Leigh, New Zealand
  • Average daylight in December: 14h and 4min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 8h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 8h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Leigh, New Zealand

Average sunshine days in December - Leigh, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (7.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
Leigh, New Zealand

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

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April and December (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is June (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in December
Leigh, New Zealand

Average cloud cover in December - Leigh, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in December: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 37).

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Average visibility in December
Leigh, New Zealand

Average visibility in December - Leigh, 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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