December weather forecastHatton Vale, Australia

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the summer in Hatton Vale, is still a warm month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 28.9°C (84°F) and an average low of 18.4°C (65.1°F).

Temperature

December welcomes an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 28.9°C (84°F), not much different from the preceding month. Hatton Vale, in December, experiences an average temperature of 18.4°C (65.1°F) at night.

Heat index

For December, the heat index is computed to be a tropical 33°C (91.4°F). Implement additional cautionary measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could occur. Prolonged activity might induce heatstroke.
Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. Being under direct sunlight might amplify the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', evaluates the perceived heat by adding the effect of moisture in the air. The impact of weather is personal, differing among a variety of people based on differences in body mass, height, and the level of physical exertion. It is essential to realize that direct sunlight can escalate the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Children often overlook the need for breaks and fluid intake. Thirst is a late-stage sign of dehydration - hence, it is necessary to stay hydrated, especially during extended periods of physical activities.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Hatton Vale is 74%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 16.6 days. Throughout December, 57mm (2.24") of precipitation is accumulated. In Hatton Vale, Australia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155.1 days and collects up to 433mm (17.05") of precipitation.

Daylight

With an average of 13h and 54min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year in Hatton Vale.
On the first day of December in Hatton Vale, sunrise is at 4:46 am and sunset at 6:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:57 am and sunset at 6:48 pm AEST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Hatton Vale, Australia, is 9.6h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 6 in December translates into this advice:
Guard against overexposure. Protection from sun-induced harm is essential. The Sun's UV radiation is most intense from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays.

Frequently asked questions

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Hatton Vale are 28.9°C (84°F) and 18.4°C (65.1°F) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in December is computed to be 33°C (91.4°F).

In December, the average relative humidity in Hatton Vale is 74%.

In Hatton Vale, Australia, in December, it is raining for 16.6 days, with typically 57mm (2.24") of accumulated precipitation.

With an average of 13h and 54min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year.

The average day length in December in Hatton Vale, Australia, is 13h and 51min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 4:46 am and sunset at 6:31 pm. On the last day of the month, in Hatton Vale, sunrise is at 4:57 am and sunset at 6:48 pm AEST.

In Hatton Vale, Australia, the average sunshine duration in December is 9.6h.

The months with the highest UV index in Hatton Vale are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Hatton Vale 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
Hatton Vale, Australia

  • Average high temperature in December: 28.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (29.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (19.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18.4°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are January and February (19.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (9.4°C).

Average pressure in December
Hatton Vale, Australia

  • Average pressure in December: 1013.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1020.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.4mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Hatton Vale, Australia

  • Average wind speed in December: 10.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (11.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (9.5km/h).

Average humidity in December
Hatton Vale, Australia

  • Average humidity in December: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Hatton Vale, Australia

  • Average rainfall in December: 57mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (69mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (12mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Hatton Vale, Australia

  • Average rainfall days in December: 16.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (6.6 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Hatton Vale, Australia

  • Average daylight in December: 13h and 54min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 9h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hatton Vale, Australia

  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (21.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (7.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Hatton Vale, Australia

  • Average UV index in December: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in December
Hatton Vale, Australia

  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 19).

Average visibility in December
Hatton Vale, 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).