December weather forecast
Coonamble, Australia

December, the first month of the summer in Coonamble, is still a tropical month, with an average temperature varying between 33.6°C (92.5°F) and 22.5°C (72.5°F).

Temperature

During December, the average high-temperature is a still hot 33.6°C (92.5°F), maintaining a close resemblance to that of the preceding month. During December, an average low-temperature of 22.5°C (72.5°F) is observed.

Heat index

The heat index value for December is evaluated at a sweltering 35°C (95°F). Ensure additional precautions, heat exhaustion and heat cramps may be expected. Heatstroke could occur from sustained activity.
Know that the heat index computations account for shaded terrains and slight winds. Under direct sunshine, the heat index values might be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', is an indicator that blends the effects of temperature and humidity to depict perceived warmth. Elements of metabolic variation, physical activity, and clothing contribute to the effect of temperature on an individual. Should you be directly under the sun, anticipate a possible increase in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular significance for children. Juveniles are regularly less conscious of the need to recuperate and rehydrate. Thirst is a tardy symptom of dehydration - hydration, especially during lengthy physical activities, should be maintained.
The natural cooling mechanism in humans involves perspiration, where the evaporation of sweat balances out excessive warmth. When the air contains significant moisture, the efficiency of the evaporation process decreases, preventing the body from cooling down effectively and creating a feeling of overheating. Accumulating more heat than the body can dissipate leads to an uptick in body temperature, with potential heat stress consequences.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity in Coonamble are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 40%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Coonamble is December, when the rain falls for 8.3 days and typically aggregates up to 33mm (1.3") of precipitation.

Daylight

With an average of 14h and 6min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 7:55 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 8:13 pm AEDT.

Sunshine

With an average of 9.8h of sunshine, December has the most sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 7 in December interprets into the following advice:
Take precautions against overexposure. Fair-skinned people may get burned in less than 20 minutes. UV radiation from the Sun is most intense between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.