December weather forecast
Ruatahuna, New Zealand

englishespañol中文
Share

Weather in December

The first month of the summer, December, is an agreeable month in Ruatahuna, New Zealand, with an average temperature ranging between min 11.4°C (52.5°F) and max 20.6°C (69.1°F).

Temperature

December's onset records an average high-temperature of an agreeable 20.6°C (69.1°F), a near match to November's 19°C (66.2°F). In the month of December, Ruatahuna records a consistent average low-temperature of 11.4°C (52.5°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 18.7 days and typically aggregates up to 82mm (3.23") of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Ruatahuna, snow does not fall in January through July, September through December.

Daylight

With an average of 14h and 48min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:41 am and sunset at 8:20 pm. On the last day of December, in Ruatahuna, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 8:39 pm NZDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 7.7h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 5 during December translates into the following directions:
Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure.
[Resources]

Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Ruatahuna?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Ruatahuna, is 20.6°C (69.1°F) and the average low-temperature is 11.4°C (52.5°F).

What is the average humidity in December in Ruatahuna?

The average relative humidity in December in Ruatahuna, New Zealand, is 81%.

What is the rainiest month in Ruatahuna?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 18.7 days and accumulates 82mm (3.23") of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Ruatahuna in December?

In December, the rain falls for 18.7 days. Throughout December, 82mm (3.23") of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Ruatahuna?

In Ruatahuna, New Zealand, snow does not fall in January through July, September through December.

When are the longest days in Ruatahuna?

With an average of 14h and 48min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year in Ruatahuna, New Zealand.

How many hours of daylight does Ruatahuna have in December?

In December, the average day length is 14h and 49min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Ruatahuna?

On the first day of December in Ruatahuna, New Zealand, sunrise is at 5:41 am and sunset at 8:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 8:39 pm NZDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Ruatahuna have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Ruatahuna, New Zealand, is 7.7h.

When is the highest UV index in Ruatahuna?

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Ruatahuna, New Zealand.

What is the UV index reading in December in Ruatahuna?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Ruatahuna, New Zealand, is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Ruatahuna, New Zealand

Average temperature in December - Ruatahuna, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in December: 20.6°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are January and February (22.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (11.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 11.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (12.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (4.1°C).

[Resources]

Average pressure in December
Ruatahuna, New Zealand

Average pressure in December - Ruatahuna, New Zealand
  • Average pressure in December: 1015mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1018.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1014mbar).

[Resources]

Average wind speed in December
Ruatahuna, New Zealand

Average wind speed in December - Ruatahuna, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (11.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (8.9km/h).

[Resources]

Average humidity in December
Ruatahuna, New Zealand

Average humidity in December - Ruatahuna, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (78%).

[Resources]

Average rainfall in December
Ruatahuna, New Zealand

Average rainfall in December - Ruatahuna, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in December: 82mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (82mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (45mm).

[Resources]

Average rainfall days in December
Ruatahuna, New Zealand

Average rainfall days in December - Ruatahuna, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in December: 18.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (11.9 days).

[Resources]

Average snowfall in December
Ruatahuna, New Zealand

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

The month with the highest snowfall is August (1mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (0mm).

[Resources]

Average snowfall days in December
Ruatahuna, New Zealand

Average snowfall days in December - Ruatahuna, 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).

[Resources]

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

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

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 8h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).

[Resources]

Average sunshine days in December
Ruatahuna, New Zealand

Average sunshine days in December - Ruatahuna, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.1 days

The months with the most sunshine days are May and July (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (10.1 days).

[Resources]

Average UV index in December
Ruatahuna, New Zealand

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

The months with the highest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is July (UV index 2).

[Resources]

Average cloud cover in December
Ruatahuna, New Zealand

Average cloud cover in December - Ruatahuna, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in December: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 44).

[Resources]

Average visibility in December
Ruatahuna, New Zealand

Average visibility in December - Ruatahuna, New Zealand
  • Average visibility in December: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, June, July, October, November and December (8km).
The months with the lowest visibility are April, May, August and September (7km).

[Resources]

Ruatahuna, New Zealand

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location