December weather forecastKununurra, Australia
December
Weather in December
The first month of the summer, December, is still a very hot month in Kununurra, Australia, with an average temperature varying between 28.3°C (82.9°F) and 37°C (98.6°F).Temperature
December's onset brings an average high-temperature of a still sweltering 37°C (98.6°F), showing a minute difference from November's 37.8°C (100°F). Throughout December, Kununurra records an average temperature of 28.3°C (82.9°F) at night.Heat index
For December, the heat index is evaluated at a blazing hot 47°C (116.6°F). Stay mindful: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Heatstroke could follow extended physical effort.For clarity, heat index numbers account for light winds and areas under shade. Exposure to the direct sun might augment heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', is a calculation that merges air temperature and relative humidity to depict the sensation of warmth. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by many aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Be mindful that being in direct sunlight might mean feeling hotter, with the heat index rising by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. In general, children are more at risk than adults because they sweat less. Furthermore, the large skin surface compared to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their actions contribute to this vulnerability.
The human body keeps its cool primarily through perspiration, as this process enables sweat to evaporate, taking away the excess heat. Heightened relative humidity interferes with the body's usual cooling mechanism by reducing evaporation, subsequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and increasing the sensation of heat. Inadequate heat shedding in the face of rising body temperatures hints at potential dehydration risks.
Humidity
The average relative humidity in December in Kununurra, Australia, is 53%.Rainfall
In Kununurra, during December, the rain falls for 15.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 71mm (2.8") of precipitation. In Kununurra, during the entire year, the rain falls for 88.2 days and collects up to 402mm (15.83") of precipitation.Daylight
December has the longest days of the year, with an average of 13h and 0min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 4:44 am and sunset at 5:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:56 am and sunset at 5:59 pm AWST.
Sunshine
In Kununurra, the average sunshine in December is 9h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are January, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 8. A UV Index value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The UV index of 8 during December leads to these advisories:
Ensure precautions are always in place. The risk to skin and eyes is high without them. Limit direct sun exposure especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. However, keep in mind that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Kununurra, Australia
- Average high temperature in December: 37°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is November (37.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (30°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 28.3°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is December (28.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (17.3°C).
Average pressure in December
Kununurra, Australia
- Average pressure in December: 1006.5mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1015.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1005.3mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Kununurra, Australia
- Average wind speed in December: 10.9km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (14.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (8.9km/h).
Average humidity in December
Kununurra, Australia
- Average humidity in December: 53%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (63%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (31%).
Average rainfall in December
Kununurra, Australia
- Average rainfall in December: 71mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (103mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July and August (0mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Kununurra, Australia
- Average rainfall days in December: 15.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Kununurra, Australia
- Average daylight in December: 13h and 0min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in December: 9h and 0min
The months with the most sunshine are January and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 8h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
Kununurra, Australia
- Average sunshine days in December: 14.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is July (30.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (11.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Kununurra, Australia
- Average UV index in December: 8
The months with the highest UV index are January, September, October, November and December (UV index 8).
The month with the lowest UV index is June (UV index 6).
Average cloud cover in December
Kununurra, Australia
- Average cloud cover in December: 30
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 38).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 5).
Average visibility in December
Kununurra, Australia
- Average visibility in December: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
