December weather forecast
Whitianga, New Zealand

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Weather in December

The first month of the summer, December, is also an enjoyable month in Whitianga, New Zealand, with an average temperature varying between 15.5°C (59.9°F) and 19.5°C (67.1°F).

Temperature

The average high-temperature for December is a still refreshing 19.5°C (67.1°F), closely aligning with the temperature of the preceding month. In Whitianga, a slight decrease from the daytime peak is noted during the month of December, with an average low-temperature of 15.5°C (59.9°F).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 81%, December is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In Whitianga, during December, the rain falls for 15 days and regularly aggregates up to 73mm (2.87") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Whitianga, there are 180 rainfall days, and 716mm (28.19") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Whitianga, the average seawater temperature in December is 18.8°C (65.8°F).
Note: The majority of people do not enjoy swimming in 18.8°C (65.8°F). The difficulty in controlling breathing escalates as the temperature descends from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Daylight

December has the longest days of the year, with an average of 14h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 8:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 8:39 pm NZDT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through April and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 5 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. 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 Whitianga?

December temperatures in Whitianga, New Zealand, vary between a high-temperature of 19.5°C (67.1°F) and a low-temperature of 15.5°C (59.9°F).

What is the most humid month in Whitianga?

The most humid month in Whitianga, New Zealand, is December, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

What is the average humidity in December in Whitianga?

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December in Whitianga?

In Whitianga, New Zealand, during December, the rain falls for 15 days and regularly aggregates up to 73mm (2.87") of precipitation.

What is the sea water temperature in December in Whitianga?

In Whitianga, the average seawater temperature in December is 18.8°C (65.8°F). For swimming, a surface water temperature of 18.8°C (65.8°F) is not enjoyable for the majority. It is not considered safe, as controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as water temperature decreases below 21°C (69.8°F).

When are the longest days in Whitianga?

The month with the longest days is December, with an average of 14h and 36min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Whitianga have in December?

The average day length in December in Whitianga, New Zealand, is 14h and 38min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Whitianga?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 8:20 pm. On the last day of the month, in Whitianga, New Zealand, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 8:39 pm NZDT.

What month has the most sunshine in Whitianga?

With an average of 8.3h of sunshine, December has the most sunshine of the year in Whitianga, New Zealand.

How long on average sun shines in December in Whitianga?

The average sunshine duration in December in Whitianga, New Zealand, is 8.3h.

When is the highest UV index in Whitianga?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Whitianga?

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

Average temperature in December
Whitianga, New Zealand

Average temperature in December - Whitianga, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in December: 19.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (21.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (13.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 15.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (17.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (10.2°C).

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Average pressure in December
Whitianga, New Zealand

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1018.2mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are January and September (1014.7mbar).

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Average wind speed in December
Whitianga, New Zealand

Average wind speed in December - Whitianga, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in December: 16.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (21.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (15.5km/h).

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Average humidity in December
Whitianga, New Zealand

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March, April, May and July (78%).

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Average rainfall in December
Whitianga, New Zealand

Average rainfall in December - Whitianga, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in December: 73mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (84mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (37mm).

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Average rainfall days in December
Whitianga, New Zealand

Average rainfall days in December - Whitianga, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in December: 15 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (10.6 days).

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Average sea temperature in December
Whitianga, New Zealand

Average sea temperature in December - Whitianga, New Zealand
  • Average sea temperature in December: 18.8°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is February (21.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is August (15.3°C).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Whitianga, 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
Whitianga, New Zealand

Average sunshine days in December - Whitianga, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (15.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (8.4 days).

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Average UV index in December
Whitianga, New Zealand

Average UV index in December - Whitianga, 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 months with the lowest UV index are June and July (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in December
Whitianga, New Zealand

Average cloud cover in December - Whitianga, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The months with the most cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 36).

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Average visibility in December
Whitianga, New Zealand

Average visibility in December - Whitianga, 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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