A family of penguins on Snow Hill Island in Antarctica
December
Weather in December
The year comes full circle in Snow Hill Island with the onset of summer in December. A solstice-inspired warmth characterises this month, with temperatures standing between 3 and -2°C (28.4°F). Daylight reigns supreme, giving an average of 21.1 hours per day. The holiday spirit is further enhanced by the low rainfall. This dry spell and warmth concludes the weather cycle in Snow Hill Island, getting it ready for the New Year.
Note: Regarding swimming, this is extremely cold, hazardous, and can lead to death. Hypothermia sets in rapidly without the protection of insulating waterproof gear.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 18:31 and sunset at 14:44. On the last day of December, in Snow Hill Island, Antarctica, sunrise is at 18:20 and sunset at 15:24 NZDT.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 5 during December morphs into the following directions:
Exercise prevention - Protecting skin and eyes from harm is required. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.
Temperature
During January and December, Snow Hill Island experiences its warmest period, with an average high-temperature of 3°C (37.4°F).Rainfall
January and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 1 days and typically aggregates up to 2mm (0.08") of rain.Sea temperature
January, February and December, with an average sea temperature of 0°C (32°F), are months with the warmest seawater.Note: Regarding swimming, this is extremely cold, hazardous, and can lead to death. Hypothermia sets in rapidly without the protection of insulating waterproof gear.
Daylight
The month with the longest days in Snow Hill Island is December, with an average of 21h and 6min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 18:31 and sunset at 14:44. On the last day of December, in Snow Hill Island, Antarctica, sunrise is at 18:20 and sunset at 15:24 NZDT.
Sunshine
December has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 10h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum daily UV index of 5 during December morphs into the following directions:
Exercise prevention - Protecting skin and eyes from harm is required. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.
Updated: Jan 29, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate
Frequently asked questions
What time of the year is the hottest in Snow Hill Island?
The temperature in Snow Hill Island hits its peak in January and December, recording an average high-temperature of 3°C (37.4°F).
How cold is it in Snow Hill Island in December?
The high-temperature, in December, in Snow Hill Island, is 3°C (37.4°F), while the low-temperature averages to -2°C (28.4°F).
What is the driest month in Snow Hill Island?
The months with the least rainfall in Snow Hill Island are January and December Rain falls for 1 days and accumulates 2mm (0.08") of rain.
How much does it rain in Snow Hill Island in December?
In Snow Hill Island, Antarctica, in December, during 1 rainfall days, 2mm (0.08") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
When is the sea warmest in Snow Hill Island?
January, February and December, with an average sea temperature of 0°C (32°F), are months with the warmest seawater in Snow Hill Island.
How cold is the water in December in Snow Hill Island?
In Snow Hill Island, Antarctica, in December, the average water temperature is 0°C (32°F). For swimming, this is considered extremely cold, dangerous, and life-threatening. Unless suitably protected with insulated waterproof clothing, hypothermia quickly occurs.
When are the longest days in Snow Hill Island?
With an average of 21h and 6min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year in Snow Hill Island.
What is the average length of the day in December in Snow Hill Island?
The average day length in December in Snow Hill Island is 21h and 5min.
When are sunrise and sunset in December in Snow Hill Island?
In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 18:31 and sunset at 14:44. On the last day of the month, in Snow Hill Island, Antarctica, sunrise is at 18:20 and sunset at 15:24 NZDT.
What month has the most sunshine in Snow Hill Island?
With an average of 10h of sunshine, December has the most sunshine of the year in Snow Hill Island, Antarctica.
How many hours of sunshine does Snow Hill Island have in December?
The average sunshine duration in December is 10h.
When is the highest UV index in Snow Hill Island?
The months with the highest UV index are November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.
What is the UV index intensity in December in Snow Hill Island?
The average daily maximum UV index in December in Snow Hill Island is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average temperature in December
Snow Hill Island, Antarctica
- Average high temperature in December: 3°C
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are January and December (3°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are July and August (-14°C).
- Average low temperature in December: -2°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is January (-1°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are July and August (-21°C).
Average rainfall in December
Snow Hill Island, Antarctica
- Average rainfall in December: 2mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (12mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (2mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Snow Hill Island, Antarctica
- Average rainfall days in December: 1 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are March, April and May (3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January, February, September, October, November and December (1 days).
Average sea temperature in December
Snow Hill Island, Antarctica
- Average sea temperature in December: 0°C
The best months for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) are January, February and December (0°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is May (-2°C).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Snow Hill Island, Antarctica
- Average daylight in December: 21h and 1min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 21h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 4h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in December: 10h
The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 10h).
The months with the least sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 0h).
Average UV index in December
Snow Hill Island, Antarctica
- Average UV index in December: 5
The months with the highest UV index are November and December (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are April, May, June, July and August (UV index 0).
