December weather forecast
Iron Range, Australia

December, the first month of the summer in Iron Range, is also a hot month, with an average temperature varying between 23.7°C (74.7°F) and 32.8°C (91°F).

Temperature

The dawn of December sees an average high-temperature of a still hot 32.8°C (91°F), subtly contrasting with November's 33°C (91.4°F). Iron Range reports an average low-temperature of 23.7°C (74.7°F) during the nights of December.

Heat index

The average heat index in December is calculated to be a blistering 44°C (111.2°F). Take caution: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Heatstroke may be imminent with ongoing effort.
Remember that heat index calculations are made for conditions in the shade with light wind. Heat index values have the potential to be boosted by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', is calculated by taking the relative humidity value for a specific location and factoring it into the air temperature reading. An individual's perception of weather can be influenced by a variety of factors including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their degree of physical exertion. You should know that direct sun exposure can heighten weather effects, potentially elevating the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical for babies and toddlers. Young kids are often more at risk than adults as they tend to perspire less. Besides, their skin surface is larger relative to their small bodies, and their increased heat output from their active lifestyle compounds their risk.
Evaporating sweat, thanks to perspiration, acts as a natural air conditioner for the human body. A higher relative humidity affects normal body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, subsequently lowering the rate at which the body cools and increasing the perception of heat. Rising body temperatures resulting from an imbalance in heat absorption can lead to potential thermal issues.

Humidity

In Iron Range, the average relative humidity in December is 73%.

Rainfall

In Iron Range, Australia, in December, it is raining for 17.9 days, with typically 129mm (5.08") of accumulated precipitation. In Iron Range, Australia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 164.6 days and collects up to 753mm (29.65") of precipitation.

Daylight

The month with the longest days is December, with an average of 12h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 6:40 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 6:55 pm AEST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 9.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Iron Range, Australia, are January, April through September and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during December leads to these instructions:
Employ safeguards and advocate sun safety protocols. Shielding against skin and eye damage is crucial. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.