December weather forecast
Kununurra, Australia

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.