December weather forecast
Babinda, Australia

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the summer in Babinda, is also a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 23.5°C (74.3°F) and an average high of 29.2°C (84.6°F).

Temperature

The shift from November to December is characterized by an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 29.2°C (84.6°F), not significantly different from the 28.5°C (83.3°F) of November. During December, Babinda sees a mean low-temperature of 23.5°C (74.3°F).

Heat index

For December, the heat index is evaluated at a tropical 34°C (93.2°F). Take more safety measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are potential outcomes. Persistent activity might lead to heatstroke.
Keep in mind the heat index values are meant for areas in shade and with light wind. With exposure to direct sunlight, the heat index may be increased by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', is derived by integrating air temperature with the existing relative humidity to express the perceived warmth. Physical activity, clothing, and metabolic variations are additional factors that impact an individual's perception of temperature. It is noteworthy that being in direct sunlight can enhance the weather's impact, raising the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Young children are more at risk than adults since they tend to sweat less. Moreover, their large skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their activities contribute to their vulnerability.

Humidity

In Babinda, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In Babinda, in December, it is raining for 15.2 days, with typically 79mm (3.11") of accumulated precipitation. In Babinda, during the entire year, the rain falls for 167.3 days and collects up to 652mm (25.67") of precipitation.

Daylight

December has the longest days of the year, with an average of 13h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:32 am and sunset at 6:38 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 6:53 pm AEST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 10.3h.

UV index

In Babinda, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 6 in December translates into these instructions:
Exercise precautions and adapt sun safety practices. Defence against skin and eye affliction is paramount. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest, limit direct exposure to the Sun and note that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in December?
December temperatures in Babinda vary between a high-temperature of 29.2°C (84.6°F) and a low-temperature of 23.5°C (74.3°F). In December, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is evaluated at 34°C (93.2°F).
What is the average humidity in December?
In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.
How much does it rain in December?
In Babinda, in December, it is raining for 15.2 days, with typically 79mm (3.11") of accumulated precipitation.
When are the longest days?
December has the longest days of the year, with an average of 13h and 6min of daylight.
How many hours of daylight does Babinda have in December?
In December, the average day length is 13h and 9min.
When are sunrise and sunset in December in Babinda?
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 5:32 am and sunset at 6:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 6:53 pm AEST.
How many hours of sunshine does Babinda have in December?
In December, the average sunshine duration is 10.3h.
How high is the UV index in December?
In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December - Babinda, Australia
Average temperature in December
Babinda, Australia
  • Average high temperature in December: 29.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (29.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (23.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.5°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are January and February (24.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (18°C).

Average pressure in December - Babinda, Australia
Average pressure in December
Babinda, Australia
  • Average pressure in December: 1009.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1016.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1007.6mbar).

Average wind speed in December - Babinda, Australia
Average wind speed in December
Babinda, Australia
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (17.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (11.2km/h).

Average humidity in December - Babinda, Australia
Average humidity in December
Babinda, Australia
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September and October (74%).

Average rainfall in December - Babinda, Australia
Average rainfall in December
Babinda, Australia
  • Average rainfall in December: 79mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (162mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (9mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Babinda, Australia
Average rainfall days in December
Babinda, Australia
  • Average rainfall days in December: 15.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (22.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (7.2 days).

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Babinda, Australia
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Babinda, Australia
  • Average daylight in December: 13h and 1min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 10h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are October and November (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December - Babinda, Australia
Average sunshine days in December
Babinda, Australia
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (6.3 days).

Average UV index in December - Babinda, Australia
Average UV index in December
Babinda, Australia
  • Average UV index in December: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January, February and November (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is July (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in December - Babinda, Australia
Average cloud cover in December
Babinda, Australia
  • Average cloud cover in December: 36

The months with the most cloud cover are January and March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December - Babinda, Australia
Average visibility in December
Babinda, Australia
  • 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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