December weather forecastDuaringa, Australia

December

Weather in December

The first month of the summer, December, is also a hot month in Duaringa, Australia, with temperature in the range of an average high of 31.1°C (88°F) and an average low of 21.2°C (70.2°F).

Temperature

December temperatures tend to peak at an average high of 31.1°C (88°F) and dip to a low of 21.2°C (70.2°F).

Heat index

For December, the heat index is computed to be a very hot 38°C (100.4°F). Take more preventive steps, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is elevated. Long activity may culminate in heatstroke.
Data suggests that the heat index is set for environments in shade and with a light wind. Exposing to direct sunshine may enhance heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', quantifies the warmth felt when relative humidity is considered. Elements such as metabolic variations, pregnancy, and physical exertion can shape one's weather perception. Given direct exposure to sunlight, one might experience a rise in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical 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.
Humans rely on perspiration as a cooling mechanism, wherein the evaporating sweat counteracts excessive warmth. With a lot of moisture in the air, the evaporation process is not as effective, and the body does not cool down as efficiently, creating a perception of overheating. When body temperature rises due to an imbalance in heat gain, there's a potential for dehydration and overheating.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 71%.

Rainfall

In Duaringa, Australia, during December, the rain falls for 13.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 64mm (2.52") of precipitation. In Duaringa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 132 days and collects up to 394mm (15.51") of precipitation.

Daylight

With an average of 13h and 36min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year in Duaringa, Australia.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 5:05 am and sunset at 6:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:17 am and sunset at 6:51 pm AEST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 9.9h.

UV index

January through March, September 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 threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 6 in December translates into this advice:
Follow precautions and abide by sun safety rules. Deterrence of sunburn is imperative. Limit direct sun exposure especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. However, keep in mind that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes.

Frequently asked questions

With an average high-temperature of 31.1°C (88°F) and an average low-temperature of 21.2°C (70.2°F), December is the warmest month.

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 31.1°C (88°F) and a low-temperature of 21.2°C (70.2°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in December is computed to be 38°C (100.4°F).

In Duaringa, Australia, the average relative humidity in December is 71%.

In Duaringa, in December, it is raining for 13.4 days, with typically 64mm (2.52") of accumulated precipitation.

With an average of 13h and 36min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year in Duaringa, Australia.

In December, the average day length in Duaringa is 13h and 34min.

On the first day of December in Duaringa, sunrise is at 5:05 am and sunset at 6:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:17 am and sunset at 6:51 pm AEST.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 9.9h.

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

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

  • Average high temperature in December: 31.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is December (31.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (21.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (22.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (11.7°C).

Average pressure in December
Duaringa, Australia

  • Average pressure in December: 1011.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1020mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1010mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Duaringa, Australia

  • Average wind speed in December: 12.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.2km/h).

Average humidity in December
Duaringa, Australia

  • Average humidity in December: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (68%).

Average rainfall in December
Duaringa, Australia

  • Average rainfall in December: 64mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (66mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (10mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Duaringa, Australia

  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (6.6 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 13h and 36min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 9h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Duaringa, Australia

  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (22 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (11.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Duaringa, 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).

Average cloud cover in December
Duaringa, Australia

  • Average cloud cover in December: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 21).

Average visibility in December
Duaringa, Australia

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).