December weather forecastHerberton, Australia

December

Weather in December

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

Temperature

Herberton's temperatures peak on average in December, reaching 30.3°C (86.5°F) at their highest and 19.6°C (67.3°F) at their lowest.

Heat index

During December, the heat index is appraised at a torrid 37°C (98.6°F). Emphasize additional safety, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is high. Continuous activity might result in heatstroke.
Observations indicate that the heat index values are for shady locations with light wind. Heat index values can rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when in direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', marries air temperature and humidity to produce a value illustrating perceived warmth. Additional factors encompassing metabolic differences, the level of physical activity, and clothing can impact the individual's perception of temperature. With the sun shining directly, it's crucial to understand that it can increase the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. Younglings frequently fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst emerges late in dehydration - it is imperative to keep hydration levels high, particularly during extended physical exertions.
When temperatures rise, the human body turns to perspiration, using the cooling power of evaporating sweat. An increase in relative humidity disrupts body cooling by slowing the evaporation rate, thereby reducing the rate at which the body cools and amplifying the sense of heat. Heat absorption that surpasses the body's shedding capability can lead to overheating and varying levels of dehydration.

Humidity

In Herberton, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In December, in Herberton, Australia, the rain falls for 17.4 days. Throughout December, 100mm (3.94") of precipitation is accumulated. In Herberton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 162.7 days and collects up to 659mm (25.94") of precipitation.

Daylight

December has the longest days of the year in Herberton, Australia, with an average of 13h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:34 am and sunset at 6:40 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 6:56 pm AEST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Herberton 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. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 6 in December transforms into this advice:
Inhibit overexposure. Warding off sun damage is of utmost importance. Seek shade and limit direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but be aware that not all shade structures provide complete sun protection. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes.

Updated: Jan 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

December, recognised by an average high temperature of 30.3°C (86.5°F) and a low of 19.6°C (67.3°F), is Herberton's warmest month.

An average high-temperature, in December, in Herberton, is 30.3°C (86.5°F) and the average low-temperature is 19.6°C (67.3°F). In December, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is appraised at 37°C (98.6°F).

The average relative humidity in December in Herberton, Australia, is 76%.

In Herberton, Australia, 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 6min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year.

In December, the average day length in Herberton, Australia, is 13h and 9min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 5:34 am and sunset at 6:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 6:56 pm AEST.

In Herberton, 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 Herberton, Australia, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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Year J F M A M J J A S O N December

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December

Jan

Average high temperature

30°C

30.3°C

29.1°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

9.6km/h

8.6km/h

8km/h

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

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Herberton, 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
Herberton, 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
Herberton, 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
Herberton, 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
Herberton, 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
Herberton, 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
Herberton, Australia

Average daylight in December: 13h and 6min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 6min).

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
Herberton, 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
Herberton, 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).