December weather forecastDorset Vale, Australia

December

Weather in December

The first month of the summer, December, is a moderately hot month in Dorset Vale, Australia, with an average temperature varying between 16°C (60.8°F) and 24.5°C (76.1°F).

Temperature

Dorset Vale observes a minor difference in average high-temperatures between November's 21.9°C (71.4°F) and December's 24.5°C (76.1°F). Dorset Vale reports an average low-temperature of 16°C (60.8°F) during the nights of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Dorset Vale is 59%.

Rainfall

In December, in Dorset Vale, Australia, the rain falls for 9.5 days. Throughout December, 24mm (0.94") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Dorset Vale, there are 126.2 rainfall days, and 326mm (12.83") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the longest days of the year in Dorset Vale, with an average of 14h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 8:14 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 8:32 pm ACDT.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine is December, with an average of 10.1h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 6 during December leads to these advisories:
Exercise precautions and adapt sun safety practices. Defence against skin and eye affliction is paramount. Avoid direct sunlight between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Keep in mind that shade structures may not provide complete protection. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in December, in Dorset Vale, is 24.5°C (76.1°F), while the average low-temperature is 16°C (60.8°F).

In December, the average relative humidity in Dorset Vale, Australia, is 59%.

In Dorset Vale, Australia, during December, the rain falls for 9.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 24mm (0.94") of precipitation.

December has the longest days of the year, with an average of 14h and 30min of daylight.

The average day length in December in Dorset Vale, Australia, is 14h and 28min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 8:14 pm. On the last day of the month, in Dorset Vale, Australia, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 8:32 pm ACDT.

December has the most sunshine of the year in Dorset Vale, with an average of 10.1h of sunshine.

In Dorset Vale, Australia, the average sunshine duration in December is 10.1h.

February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Dorset Vale, Australia, is 6. A UV Index 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
Dorset Vale, Australia

  • Average high temperature in December: 24.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (26.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (13.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 16°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (17.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (9.1°C).

Average pressure in December
Dorset Vale, Australia

  • Average pressure in December: 1013mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1021.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.4mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Dorset Vale, Australia

  • Average wind speed in December: 14.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (16.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is April (12.9km/h).

Average humidity in December
Dorset Vale, Australia

  • Average humidity in December: 59%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (74%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (58%).

Average rainfall in December
Dorset Vale, Australia

  • Average rainfall in December: 24mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (43mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (16mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Dorset Vale, Australia

  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.2 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Dorset Vale, 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: 10h and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Dorset Vale, Australia

  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (12.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Dorset Vale, Australia

  • Average UV index in December: 6

The months with the highest UV index are February and December (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is June (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Dorset Vale, Australia

  • Average cloud cover in December: 25

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 20).

Average visibility in December
Dorset Vale, 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).