December weather forecastDimbulah, Australia

December

Weather in December

The first month of the summer, December, is also a hot month in Dimbulah, Australia, with an average temperature varying between 30.3°C (86.5°F) and 19.6°C (67.3°F).

Temperature

December is the warmest month, exhibiting average temperatures of 30.3°C (86.5°F) at the peak and 19.6°C (67.3°F) at the base.

Heat index

The heat index for December is estimated at a torrid 37°C (98.6°F). Undertake additional safety actions, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is significant. Persistent activity may induce heatstroke.
It is noted that heat index values are ascertained for locations in the shade and with gentle breezes. Exposure to direct sunlight may make the heat index values climb by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', is an estimation of the warmth sensation when considering humidity levels. Metabolic differences, pregnancy status, and the level of physical activity are additional factors influencing an individual's weather perception. When exposed to direct sunlight, it's possible for the heat index to increase by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Youngsters typically face more danger than adults since they sweat less. Their larger skin surface compared to their small bodies and heightened heat production from their activities augment their vulnerability.
In the face of high temperatures, the human body's reflex is to perspire, leveraging sweat evaporation for cooling. Under high air temperature coupled with high humidity (high heat index), the body's perspiration is reduced, intensifying the sensation of heat. When heat surpasses the body's release mechanisms, dehydration and overheating risks become pronounced.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Dimbulah, in December, it is raining for 17.4 days, with typically 100mm (3.94") of accumulated precipitation. In Dimbulah, Australia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 162.7 days and collects up to 659mm (25.94") of precipitation.

Daylight

With an average of 13h and 6min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year in Dimbulah, Australia.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:36 am and sunset at 6:40 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 6:56 pm AEST.

Sunshine

In Dimbulah, Australia, the average sunshine in December is 9.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through March, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 6 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Elude overexposure. Fair-skinned people could get burnt in less than 20 minutes. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., UV radiation is strongest. Make an effort to avoid direct sunlight during this time, remembering that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.

Updated: Jan 26, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

December, having an average high-temperature of 30.3°C (86.5°F) and an average low-temperature of 19.6°C (67.3°F), is the warmest month in Dimbulah.

The high-temperature during December is 30.3°C (86.5°F) and the low-temperature is 19.6°C (67.3°F). In December, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 37°C (98.6°F).

The average relative humidity in December in Dimbulah, Australia, is 76%.

In Dimbulah, during December, the rain falls for 17.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 100mm (3.94") of precipitation.

With an average of 13h and 6min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year in Dimbulah, Australia.

The average day length in December in Dimbulah is 13h and 8min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:36 am and sunset at 6:40 pm. On the last day of the month, in Dimbulah, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 6:56 pm AEST.

The average sunshine duration in December in Dimbulah, Australia, is 9.7h.

January through March, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Dimbulah, Australia.

In Dimbulah, Australia, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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30°C

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29.1°C

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9.6km/h

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Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

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13.6

10.7

3.7

Average UV index

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Average temperature in December
Dimbulah, Australia

Average high temperature in December: 30.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is December (30.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (22.9°C).

Average low temperature in December: 19.6°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are January and February (20.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (13.1°C).

Average pressure in December
Dimbulah, Australia

Average pressure in December: 1009.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1016.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1007.7mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Dimbulah, Australia

Average wind speed in December: 7.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (9.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (6.8km/h).

Average humidity in December
Dimbulah, Australia

Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Dimbulah, Australia

Average rainfall in December: 100mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (200mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July, August and September (7mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Dimbulah, Australia

Average rainfall days in December: 17.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (25.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (5.7 days).

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

Average daylight in December: 13h and 6min

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: 9h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Dimbulah, Australia

Average sunshine days in December: 10.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (3.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Dimbulah, Australia

Average UV index in December: 6

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