December weather forecastForsayth, Australia

December

Weather in December

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

Temperature

Forsayth's warmest temperatures are experienced in December, with average high temperatures of 30.3°C (86.5°F) and lows of 19.6°C (67.3°F).

Heat index

The heat index value for December is computed to be a very hot 37°C (98.6°F). Undertake extra safety actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are expected. Heatstroke may result from lengthy activity.
Heat index values are typically calculated for conditions of shade and a light breeze. Direct sunlight can cause a surge in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', reflects the blend of air temperature and relative humidity to give a temperature impression. The influence of weather is personal, differing among individuals based on variations in body mass, stature, and the degree of physical exertion. Direct sunlight can potentially raise the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees, so it's crucial to consider. Heat index values are quite important for children. Young ones are generally more prone to risk than adults due to their reduced ability to sweat. Their large skin surface area relative to their diminutive bodies and elevated heat production from their activities further enhance this risk.
Perspiring is the body's way of cooling down, particularly by allowing sweat to evaporate and take the heat with it. With higher relative humidity, the rate of evaporation is reduced, resulting in increased heat retention in the body compared to drier air. The body is at risk of dehydration and related complications when it fails to shed excessive heat.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In Forsayth, in December, it is raining for 17.4 days, with typically 100mm (3.94") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 162.7 rainfall days, and 659mm (25.94") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 13h and 12min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:39 am and sunset at 6:49 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 7:05 pm AEST.

Sunshine

In Forsayth, the average sunshine in December is 9.7h.

UV index

January through March, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Forsayth. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Refrain from overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals could burn in under 20 minutes. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit.

Updated: Jul 29, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Forsayth's December weather, with an average high temperature of 30.3°C (86.5°F) and an average low temperature of 19.6°C (67.3°F), tends to be the warmest of the year.

During December, Forsayth experiences an average high-temperature of 30.3°C (86.5°F) and a low-temperature of 19.6°C (67.3°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in December is computed to be 37°C (98.6°F).

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

In Forsayth, 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 12min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year in Forsayth.

The average day length in December is 13h and 14min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 5:39 am and sunset at 6:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 7:05 pm AEST.

The average sunshine duration in December 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 December, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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30°C

30.3°C

29.1°C

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Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

9.6km/h

8.6km/h

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Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

13.6

10.7

3.7

Average UV index

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Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Forsayth, 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
Forsayth, 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
Forsayth, 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
Forsayth, 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
Forsayth, 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
Forsayth, 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
Forsayth, Australia

Average daylight in December: 13h and 12min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 0min).

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
Forsayth, 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
Forsayth, 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).