December weather forecastBatemans Bay, Australia

December

Weather in December

December, in Batemans Bay, witnesses the arrival of summer with temperatures soaring to 24.4°C (75.9°F). The humidity levels marginally increase and the frequent showers bring about a certain freshness. The city becomes a tourist hotspot with the year concluding on a high note of extended daylight hours. Sea temperatures reach a warm state, providing ideal conditions for a wide range of water-based activities. Despite the rainfall, it is a befitting time for festivities and outdoor celebrations.

Temperature

Batemans Bay records a slight change with December's average high-temperatures adjusting to a warm 24.4°C (75.9°F) from November's 22.9°C (73.2°F). Batemans Bay experiences a mean low-temperature of 13.9°C (57°F) during December.

Humidity

In Batemans Bay, the average relative humidity in December is 62%.

Rainfall

In December, in Batemans Bay, the rain falls for 11.4 days. Throughout December, 77mm (3.03") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 114 rainfall days, and 891mm (35.08") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In December, the average sea temperature in Batemans Bay is 20.7°C (69.3°F).
Note: Swimming in water that is 20.7°C (69.3°F) is not enjoyable for most. Breathing becomes more challenging to manage as the water temperature dips from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Daylight

December has the longest days of the year, with an average of 14h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 5:36 am and sunset at 8:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 8:18 pm AEDT.

Sunshine

January, October through December, with an average of 8h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Batemans Bay.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 11. A UV Index value of 11, and more, symbolizes an ultimate health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 11 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Enforce all necessary safety measures, unprotected skin may suffer burns swiftly. UV radiation from the sun is at its strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure during these hours. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes.

Updated: Jan 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In December, in Batemans Bay, the average high-temperature is 24.4°C (75.9°F), and the average low-temperature is 13.9°C (57°F).

In Batemans Bay, the average relative humidity in December is 62%.

In December, the rain falls for 11.4 days. Throughout December, 77mm (3.03") of precipitation is accumulated.

In December, the average sea temperature in Batemans Bay is 20.7°C (69.3°F). For swimming, a surface water temperature of 20.7°C (69.3°F) is not enjoyable for the majority. It is not considered safe, as controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as water temperature decreases below 21°C (69.8°F).

With an average of 14h and 30min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year in Batemans Bay, Australia.

In Batemans Bay, the average day length in December is 14h and 32min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:36 am and sunset at 8:00 pm. On the last day of the month, in Batemans Bay, Australia, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 8:18 pm AEDT.

January, October through December, with an average of 8h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Batemans Bay.

In Batemans Bay, the average sunshine duration in December is 8h.

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Batemans Bay, Australia, is 11. A UV Index estimate of 11, and higher, represents an ultimate hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Year J F M A M J J A S O N December

Nov

December

Jan

Average high temperature

22.9°C

24.4°C

25.8°C

Average low temperature

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

12.3

11.4

11.8

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average UV index

Average temperature in December
Batemans Bay, Australia

Average high temperature in December: 24.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (25.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (16.9°C).

Average low temperature in December: 13.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (15.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (3.7°C).

Average humidity in December
Batemans Bay, Australia

Average humidity in December: 62%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (66%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (56%).

Average rainfall in December
Batemans Bay, Australia

Average rainfall in December: 76.8mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (107.7mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (42.2mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Batemans Bay, Australia

Average rainfall days in December: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (12.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (6.4 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Batemans Bay, Australia

Average sea temperature in December: 20.7°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is February (22.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is August (17°C).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Batemans Bay, Australia

Average daylight in December: 14h and 30min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

Average sunshine in December: 8h

The months with the most sunshine are January, October, November and December (Average sunshine: 8h).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 5h).