December weather forecast
Philippolis, South Africa

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Weather in December

The first month of the summer, December, is a tropical month in Philippolis, South Africa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30°C (86°F) and 18.1°C (64.6°F).

Temperature

Philippolis experiences a recorded average high-temperature of a hot 30°C (86°F) in December, closely aligned with November's 28.2°C (82.8°F). In December, the recorded average low-temperature in Philippolis is a comfortable 18.1°C (64.6°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Philippolis, South Africa, is 34%.

Rainfall

In Philippolis, during December, the rain falls for 9.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 25mm (0.98") of precipitation. In Philippolis, during the entire year, the rain falls for 69.6 days and collects up to 191mm (7.52") of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Philippolis, South Africa, snow does not fall in January through May, September through December.

Daylight

The month with the longest days in Philippolis is December, with an average of 14h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:09 and sunset at 19:06. On the last day of December, in Philippolis, South Africa, sunrise is at 05:20 and sunset at 19:23 SAST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Philippolis is 11.8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Philippolis are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 during December translates into the following directions:
Adhere to precautions and respect sun safety doctrines. Avoiding sunburn is vital. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it hot in Philippolis during December?

In Philippolis, 30°C (86°F) is the average high-temperature and 18.1°C (64.6°F) is the average low-temperature during December. In March, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is calculated to be 28°C (82.4°F).

What is the average humidity in December in Philippolis?

In December, the average relative humidity in Philippolis, South Africa, is 34%.

How much does it rain in Philippolis in December?

In Philippolis, in December, during 9.1 rainfall days, 25mm (0.98") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Philippolis?

In Philippolis, snow does not fall in January through May, September through December.

When are the longest days in Philippolis?

The month with the longest days in Philippolis is December, with an average of 14h and 6min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Philippolis have in December?

In Philippolis, the average day length in December is 14h and 4min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Philippolis?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:09 and sunset at 19:06. On the last day of the month, in Philippolis, South Africa, sunrise is at 05:20 and sunset at 19:23 SAST.

How many hours of sunshine does Philippolis have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Philippolis is 11.8h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Philippolis?

The months with the highest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Philippolis?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Philippolis, South Africa, is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Philippolis, South Africa

Average temperature in December - Philippolis, South Africa
  • Average high temperature in December: 30°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (30.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (15.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (19.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (5°C).

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Average pressure in December
Philippolis, South Africa

Average pressure in December - Philippolis, South Africa
  • Average pressure in December: 1011mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1024.7mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are January and December (1011mbar).

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Average wind speed in December
Philippolis, South Africa

Average wind speed in December - Philippolis, South Africa
  • Average wind speed in December: 18km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (18.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (11.8km/h).

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Average humidity in December
Philippolis, South Africa

Average humidity in December - Philippolis, South Africa
  • Average humidity in December: 34%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (49%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (29%).

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Average rainfall in December
Philippolis, South Africa

Average rainfall in December - Philippolis, South Africa
  • Average rainfall in December: 25mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (41mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are August and September (3mm).

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Average rainfall days in December
Philippolis, South Africa

Average rainfall days in December - Philippolis, South Africa
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is February (10.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (1.8 days).

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Average snowfall days in December
Philippolis, South Africa

Average snowfall days in December - Philippolis, South Africa
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are June, July and August (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Philippolis, South Africa
  • Average daylight in December: 14h and 1min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 11h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are January, October and November (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 7h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Philippolis, South Africa

Average sunshine days in December - Philippolis, South Africa
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (28.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (14.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Philippolis, South Africa

Average UV index in December - Philippolis, South Africa
  • Average UV index in December: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 4).

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Average cloud cover in December
Philippolis, South Africa

Average cloud cover in December - Philippolis, South Africa
  • Average cloud cover in December: 13

The months with the most cloud cover are February and April (Cloud cover 16).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 8).

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Average visibility in December
Philippolis, South Africa

Average visibility in December - Philippolis, South Africa
  • 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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