December weather forecastKeppel Sands, Australia

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the summer in Keppel Sands, is still a tropical month, with an average temperature varying between 21.2°C (70.2°F) and 31.1°C (88°F).

Temperature

The warmest month is December, with an average high-temperature of 31.1°C (88°F) and an average low-temperature of 21.2°C (70.2°F).

Heat index

In December, the heat index is computed to be a very hot 38°C (100.4°F). Greater safety measures are needed, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is high. Continuous activity might trigger heatstroke.
Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. The heat index can potentially augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', provides an understanding of perceived warmth by combining temperature and relative humidity. One's perception of weather can be shaped by other factors, involving metabolic differences, pregnancy, and physical exertion. The sun, when shining directly, can have a significant impact on the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Kids generally face higher risks than adults as they sweat less. Along with their large skin surface compared to their small bodies and higher heat production due to their activities, their vulnerability is increased.
The innate cooling system of the human body revolves around perspiration, with the evaporation of sweat being central to this process. In high relative humidity, the body's ability to evaporate heat is diminished, resulting in a heightened feeling of warmth. Accumulating heat beyond the body's cooling measures leads to rising temperatures and potential ailments.

Humidity

In Keppel Sands, the average relative humidity in December is 71%.

Rainfall

In Keppel Sands, in December, during 13.4 rainfall days, 64mm (2.52") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 132 rainfall days, and 394mm (15.51") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the longest days is December, with an average of 13h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Keppel Sands, Australia, sunrise is at 5:01 am and sunset at 6:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:13 am and sunset at 6:46 pm AEST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 9.9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through March, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: During December, 6 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Embrace precautions and observe sun safety norms. Evasion of sunburn is a necessity. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but keep in mind that not all shade structures provide complete protection. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days.

Frequently asked questions

December, recording an average high temperature of 31.1°C (88°F) and a low temperature of 21.2°C (70.2°F), is Keppel Sands's warmest month.

In Keppel Sands, 31.1°C (88°F) is the average high-temperature and 21.2°C (70.2°F) is the average low-temperature during December. In December, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is computed to be 38°C (100.4°F).

In Keppel Sands, the average relative humidity in December is 71%.

In Keppel Sands, in December, it is raining for 13.4 days, with typically 64mm (2.52") of accumulated precipitation.

December has the longest days of the year, with an average of 13h and 30min of daylight.

In December, the average day length is 13h and 32min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 5:01 am and sunset at 6:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:13 am and sunset at 6:46 pm AEST.

The average sunshine duration in December is 9.9h.

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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Average temperature in December
Keppel Sands, Australia

  • Average high temperature in December: 31.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is December (31.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (21.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (22.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (11.7°C).

Average pressure in December
Keppel Sands, Australia

  • Average pressure in December: 1011.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1020mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1010mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Keppel Sands, Australia

  • Average wind speed in December: 12.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.2km/h).

Average humidity in December
Keppel Sands, Australia

  • Average humidity in December: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (68%).

Average rainfall in December
Keppel Sands, Australia

  • Average rainfall in December: 64mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (66mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (10mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Keppel Sands, Australia

  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (6.6 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Keppel Sands, Australia

  • Average daylight in December: 13h and 30min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 9h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Keppel Sands, Australia

  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (22 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (11.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Keppel Sands, 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).

Average cloud cover in December
Keppel Sands, Australia

  • Average cloud cover in December: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 21).

Average visibility in December
Keppel Sands, 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).