A family of penguins on Snow Hill Island in Antarctica
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. 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: In the realm of swimming, this state is extremely cold, treacherous, and life-threatening. Without properly insulated waterproof clothing, hypothermia develops almost immediately.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 18:33 and sunset at 14:42. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 18:18 and sunset at 15:25 NZDT.
Note: The daily high UV index of 5 in December translates into this advice:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck.
[Resources]Temperature
The peak of Snow Hill Island's temperatures is noted during January and December, averaging a high-temperature of 3°C.Rainfall
The months with the least rainfall in Snow Hill Island, Antarctica, are January and December Rain falls for 1 days and accumulates 2mm of rain.Sea temperature
January, February and December, with an average sea temperature of 0°C, are months with the warmest seawater.Note: In the realm of swimming, this state is extremely cold, treacherous, and life-threatening. Without properly insulated waterproof clothing, hypothermia develops almost immediately.
Daylight
The month with the longest days is December, with an average of 21h and 6min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 18:33 and sunset at 14:42. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 18:18 and sunset at 15:25 NZDT.
Sunshine
December has the most sunshine of the year in Snow Hill Island, with an average of 10h of sunshine.UV index
November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 5 in December translates into this advice:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck.
FAQ
What month is the hottest in Snow Hill Island?
During January and December, Snow Hill Island registers its highest temperatures, averaging a high of 3°C.
How cold is December in Snow Hill Island?
The high-temperature, in December, in Snow Hill Island, is 3°C, while the low-temperature averages to -2°C.
What is the driest month in Snow Hill Island?
January and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 1 days and typically aggregates up to 2mm of rain.
How much does it rain in Snow Hill Island in December?
In Snow Hill Island, Antarctica, in December, it is raining for 1 days, with typically 2mm of accumulated precipitation.
What months are the sea warmest in Snow Hill Island?
January, February and December, with an average sea temperature of 0°C, are months with the warmest seawater in Snow Hill Island.
What is the water temperature in December in Snow Hill Island?
In Snow Hill Island, in December, the average water temperature is 0°C. For swimming, this is considered life-threatening and very dangerous. The water feels painfully cold, and hyperventilation quickly occurs. A specialized swimsuit is mandatory to reduce thermal damage.
When are the longest days in Snow Hill Island?
The month with the longest days in Snow Hill Island, Antarctica, is December, with an average of 21h and 6min of daylight.
How many hours of daylight does Snow Hill Island have in December?
In December, the average day length in Snow Hill Island, Antarctica, is 21h and 5min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Snow Hill Island?
On the first day of December in Snow Hill Island, sunrise is at 18:33 and sunset at 14:42. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 18:18 and sunset at 15:25 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.
How many hours of sunshine does Snow Hill Island have in December?
In Snow Hill Island, Antarctica, the average sunshine duration in December is 10h.
What are the months with the highest UV index in Snow Hill Island?
November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index.
What is the UV index reading in December in Snow Hill Island?
The average daily maximum UV index in December in Snow Hill Island, Antarctica, is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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).
Snow Hill Island, Antarctica
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