December weather forecast
Alberton, South Africa

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Weather in December

The first month of the summer, December, is still a warm month in Alberton, South Africa, with an average temperature varying between 16°C (60.8°F) and 27.2°C (81°F).

Temperature

Temperatures reach their maximum during January, February and December, recording an average high-temperature of 27.2°C (81°F).

Heat index

The heat index value for December is calculated to be 28°C (82.4°F). With prolonged exposure and constant activity, one might feel exhausted and experience heat cramps.
Research indicates the heat index considers values in shaded locales and with light winds. An exposure to direct sunlight may lift the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', evaluates the perceived heat by adding the effect of moisture in the air. One's perception of weather can be shaped by other factors, involving metabolic differences, pregnancy, and physical exertion. Direct exposure to the sun's rays can enhance the felt temperature, increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Kids are usually in more danger than grown-ups as they tend to sweat less. Plus, their bigger skin surface in relation to their small frames and increased heat generation due to their activity level make them more susceptible.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Alberton is 60%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 19.7 days and accumulates 86mm (3.39") of precipitation.

Daylight

With an average of 13h and 48min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year in Alberton, South Africa.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:06 and sunset at 18:46. On the last day of December, in Alberton, sunrise is at 05:17 and sunset at 19:03 SAST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Alberton is 11.3h.

UV index

In Alberton, South Africa, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 5 in December translates into the following instructions:
Be mindful. Those with pale skin might receive burns in fewer than 30 minutes. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the warmest months in Alberton?

The temperature in Alberton, South Africa, hits its peak in January, February and December, recording an average high-temperature of 27.2°C (81°F).

What is the average December temperature in Alberton?

In December, in Alberton, the average high-temperature is 27.2°C (81°F), and the average low-temperature is 16°C (60.8°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in December is calculated to be 28°C (82.4°F).

What is the average humidity in December in Alberton?

In Alberton, the average relative humidity in December is 60%.

What is the wettest month in Alberton?

The month with the most rainfall in Alberton is December, when the rain falls for 19.7 days and typically aggregates up to 86mm (3.39") of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Alberton?

In Alberton, South Africa, in December, during 19.7 rainfall days, 86mm (3.39") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When are the longest days in Alberton?

The month with the longest days in Alberton is December, with an average of 13h and 48min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Alberton have in December?

The average day length in December in Alberton is 13h and 46min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Alberton?

On the first day of December in Alberton, sunrise is at 05:06 and sunset at 18:46. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:17 and sunset at 19:03 SAST.

How many hours of sunshine does Alberton have in December?

In Alberton, the average sunshine duration in December is 11.3h.

How high is the UV index in December in Alberton?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Alberton, South Africa, is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

Average temperature in December
Alberton, South Africa

Average temperature in December - Alberton, South Africa
  • Average high temperature in December: 27.2°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are January, February and December (27.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (17.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 16°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (16.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (6°C).

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Average pressure in December
Alberton, South Africa

Average pressure in December - Alberton, South Africa
  • Average pressure in December: 1013.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1024.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1013.3mbar).

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Average wind speed in December
Alberton, South Africa

Average wind speed in December - Alberton, South Africa
  • Average wind speed in December: 10km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (11.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (8km/h).

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Average humidity in December
Alberton, South Africa

Average humidity in December - Alberton, South Africa
  • Average humidity in December: 60%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (65%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (34%).

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Average rainfall in December
Alberton, South Africa

Average rainfall in December - Alberton, South Africa
  • Average rainfall in December: 86mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (86mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1mm).

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Average rainfall days in December
Alberton, South Africa

Average rainfall days in December - Alberton, South Africa
  • Average rainfall days in December: 19.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (1.5 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Alberton, South Africa

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Alberton, South Africa
  • Average daylight in December: 13h and 5min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 11h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Alberton, South Africa

Average sunshine days in December - Alberton, South Africa
  • Average sunshine days in December: 7.5 days

The months with the most sunshine days are July and August (28.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (7.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
Alberton, South Africa

Average UV index in December - Alberton, South Africa
  • Average UV index in December: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, October and November (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 4).

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Average cloud cover in December
Alberton, South Africa

Average cloud cover in December - Alberton, South Africa
  • Average cloud cover in December: 26

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 28).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 5).

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Average visibility in December
Alberton, South Africa

Average visibility in December - Alberton, South Africa
  • Average visibility in December: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (9km).

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