December weather forecastKootingal, Australia

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the summer in Kootingal, is still a warm month, with an average temperature varying between 15.9°C (60.6°F) and 28.6°C (83.5°F).

Temperature

Upon the beginning of December, Kootingal's high-temperatures register at a still warm 28.6°C (83.5°F), closely mirroring the preceding month. Kootingal records a marked divergence from the day's high temperatures, with nights in December averaging at a mild 15.9°C (60.6°F).

Heat index

The heat index value for December is computed to be a hot 31°C (87.8°F). Unrelenting activity during exposure could cause fatigue and potentially lead to heat cramps.
Be informed that the heat index values are oriented around shady conditions and gentle breezes. The direct sunshine could escalate the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', reflects the blend of air temperature and relative humidity to give a temperature impression. The individual's impression of temperature can be shaped by additional aspects such as metabolic variations, physical activity, and clothing. When you're directly under the sun's rays, remember that the heat index may surge by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for babies and toddlers. Youngsters generally face more threats than adults given their lesser ability to sweat. Coupled with their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production due to their activities, they are more endangered.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 61%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 13.5 days and accumulates 61mm (2.4") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through June, September through December are months without snowfall in Kootingal.

Daylight

December has the longest days of the year in Kootingal, with an average of 14h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 7:45 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 8:02 pm AEDT.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Kootingal is 11h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Kootingal are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 6 during December translates into the following guidance:
Act on precautions and pay attention to sun safety recommendations. Avoidance of sunburn is obligatory. The Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage.

Frequently asked questions

During December, Kootingal experiences an average high-temperature of 28.6°C (83.5°F) and a low-temperature of 15.9°C (60.6°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in December is computed to be 31°C (87.8°F).

In December, the average relative humidity in Kootingal, Australia, is 61%.

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 13.5 days and typically aggregates up to 61mm (2.4") of precipitation.

In Kootingal, Australia, during December, the rain falls for 13.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 61mm (2.4") of precipitation.

In Kootingal, snow does not fall in January through June, September through December.

With an average of 14h and 6min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year in Kootingal.

The average day length in December in Kootingal is 14h and 7min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 7:45 pm. On the last day of the month, in Kootingal, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 8:02 pm AEDT.

In Kootingal, Australia, the average sunshine duration in December is 11h.

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index.

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Kootingal is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Kootingal, Australia

  • Average high temperature in December: 28.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (30.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (13.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 15.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (17.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (3.6°C).

Average pressure in December
Kootingal, Australia

  • Average pressure in December: 1012.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1022mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.3mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Kootingal, Australia

  • Average wind speed in December: 8.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (8.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (6.6km/h).

Average humidity in December
Kootingal, Australia

  • Average humidity in December: 61%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (60%).

Average rainfall in December
Kootingal, Australia

  • Average rainfall in December: 61mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (61mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (16mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Kootingal, Australia

  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (13.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Kootingal, Australia

  • Average snowfall in December: 0mm

The months with the highest snowfall are July and August (1mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Kootingal, Australia

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is August (0.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Kootingal, Australia

  • Average daylight in December: 14h and 6min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 11h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 7h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Kootingal, Australia

  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (23 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (15.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Kootingal, Australia

  • Average UV index in December: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are June and July (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Kootingal, Australia

  • Average cloud cover in December: 25

The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are January, February, November and December (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in December
Kootingal, Australia

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are June and July (7km).