December weather forecastEssendon, Australia

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the summer in Essendon, is a warm month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 12.7°C (54.9°F) and an average high of 23.7°C (74.7°F).

Temperature

December commences with an average high-temperature of a warm 23.7°C (74.7°F), showing little deviation from November's 21.5°C (70.7°F). The mean low-temperature during December nights is a cool 12.7°C (54.9°F).

Humidity

In Essendon, the average relative humidity in December is 65%.

Rainfall

The months with the most rainfall are August and December, with an average 45mm (1.77") of precipitation.

Daylight

December has the longest days of the year in Essendon, with an average of 14h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 8:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 8:45 pm AEDT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 5 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days.

Frequently asked questions

During December, Essendon experiences an average high-temperature of 23.7°C (74.7°F) and a low-temperature of 12.7°C (54.9°F).

In Essendon, Australia, the average relative humidity in December is 65%.

The wettest months in Essendon are August and December, with an average 45mm (1.77") of rainfall.

In December, in Essendon, the rain falls for 12.2 days. Throughout December, 45mm (1.77") of precipitation is accumulated.

The month with the longest days in Essendon, Australia, is December, with an average of 14h and 42min of daylight.

In Essendon, Australia, the average day length in December is 14h and 44min.

On the first day of December in Essendon, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 8:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 8:45 pm AEDT.

December has the most sunshine of the year in Essendon, Australia, with an average of 9.8h of sunshine.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Essendon, Australia, is 9.8h.

The months with the highest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Essendon, Australia, is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Essendon, Australia

  • Average high temperature in December: 23.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (25.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (12.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 12.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (14.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (6.6°C).

Average pressure in December
Essendon, Australia

  • Average pressure in December: 1012.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1021.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.3mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Essendon, Australia

  • Average wind speed in December: 11.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (13.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is April (10.6km/h).

Average humidity in December
Essendon, Australia

  • Average humidity in December: 65%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (63%).

Average rainfall in December
Essendon, Australia

  • Average rainfall in December: 45mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are August and December (45mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are March and April (34mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Essendon, Australia

  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.2 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.5 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 14h and 42min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 9h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Essendon, Australia

  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (16.7 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are July and August (10.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Essendon, Australia

  • Average UV index in December: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Essendon, Australia

  • Average cloud cover in December: 33

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Essendon, Australia

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February and March (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).