Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average sea temperature in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
December's arrival brings an average high-temperature of a still refreshing 19.7°C (67.5°F), demonstrating subtle variation from the preceding month. Nighttime temperatures in December average to a cool 12.7°C (54.9°F) in Patea.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity in Patea is 78%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 15.9 days. Throughout December, 54mm (2.13") of precipitation is accumulated. In Patea, during the entire year, the rain falls for 176 days and collects up to 634mm (24.96") of precipitation.Snowfall
In Patea, snow does not fall in January through July, September through December.Sea temperature
In Patea, the average seawater temperature in December is 16.7°C (62.1°F).Note: For most people, a water temperature of 16.7°C (62.1°F) is not conducive to enjoyable swimming. Breathing control becomes harder as the water temperature dips below 21°C (69.8°F).
Daylight
With an average of 14h and 54min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year in Patea.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 8:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 8:53 pm NZDT.
Sunshine
December has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 8.8h of sunshine.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 of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 5 in December translates into this advice:
Exercise caution. Those with pale skin may experience burns in less than half an hour. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.
Frequently asked questions
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What month has the most sunshine in Patea?
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Average temperature in December
Patea, New Zealand
- Average high temperature in December: 19.7°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (21.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (11.8°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 12.7°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is February (14°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (7.2°C).
Average pressure in December
Patea, New Zealand
- Average pressure in December: 1014.2mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1018.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1013.1mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Patea, New Zealand
- Average wind speed in December: 15.4km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (18.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (14.6km/h).
Average humidity in December
Patea, New Zealand
- Average humidity in December: 78%
The months with the highest relative humidity are June and August (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (76%).
Average rainfall in December
Patea, New Zealand
- Average rainfall in December: 54mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (69mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (30mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Patea, New Zealand
- Average rainfall days in December: 15.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Patea, New Zealand
- Average snowfall in December: 0mm
The month with the highest snowfall is August (2mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (0mm).
Average snowfall days in December
Patea, New Zealand
- Average snowfall days in December: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is August (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (0 days).
Average sea temperature in December
Patea, New Zealand
- Average sea temperature in December: 16.7°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is February (18.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is August (13.2°C).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Patea, 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: 8h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 8h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
Patea, New Zealand
- Average sunshine days in December: 12.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (16.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (9.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Patea, 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 and August (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in December
Patea, New Zealand
- Average cloud cover in December: 42
The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 34).
Average visibility in December
Patea, New Zealand
- Average visibility in December: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are September and October (9km).
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