December weather forecastBenowa, Australia

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the summer in Benowa, is also a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 21.5°C (70.7°F) and an average high of 25.5°C (77.9°F).

Temperature

The introduction of December notes a subtle temperature variation to a still moderately hot 25.5°C (77.9°F) from November's 24.5°C (76.1°F). Benowa's December nights observe a minor shift from the daytime temperatures, resulting in an average dip to a pleasant 21.5°C (70.7°F).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In Benowa, during December, the rain falls for 12.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 40mm (1.57") of precipitation. In Benowa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 118.4 days and collects up to 338mm (13.31") of precipitation.

Daylight

December has the longest days of the year, with an average of 13h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 4:41 am and sunset at 6:29 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 4:52 am and sunset at 6:46 pm AEST.

Sunshine

In Benowa, the average sunshine in December is 10h.

UV index

January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 6 turns into the following recommendations:
Steer clear of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can be scorched in less than 20 minutes. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is particularly strong, noting that parasols or canopies may not offer total sun protection. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

Benowa in December has an average high-temperature of 25.5°C (77.9°F) and an average low-temperature of 21.5°C (70.7°F).

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

In Benowa, during December, the rain falls for 12.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 40mm (1.57") of precipitation.

December has the longest days of the year, with an average of 13h and 54min of daylight.

In Benowa, the average day length in December is 13h and 53min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 4:41 am and sunset at 6:29 pm. On the last day of the month, in Benowa, sunrise is at 4:52 am and sunset at 6:46 pm AEST.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Benowa is 10h.

The months with the highest UV index are January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Benowa, Australia

  • Average high temperature in December: 25.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (26.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (18.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (23°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (14.2°C).

Average pressure in December
Benowa, Australia

  • Average pressure in December: 1013.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1020.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.6mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Benowa, Australia

  • Average wind speed in December: 18.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (19.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (16.7km/h).

Average humidity in December
Benowa, Australia

  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (68%).

Average rainfall in December
Benowa, Australia

  • Average rainfall in December: 40mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (51mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (11mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Benowa, Australia

  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (5.3 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Benowa, Australia

  • Average daylight in December: 13h and 54min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 10h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Benowa, Australia

  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (23.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (13 days).

Average UV index in December
Benowa, Australia

  • Average UV index in December: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in December
Benowa, Australia

  • Average cloud cover in December: 38

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 19).

Average visibility in December
Benowa, 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).