December weather forecastLarrakeyah, Australia

Weather in December

December, the first month of the summer in Larrakeyah, is also a hot month, with an average temperature varying between 32.5°C (90.5°F) and 27.8°C (82°F).

Temperature

The initiation of December sees an average high-temperature of a still tropical 32.5°C (90.5°F), showing minor variations from the previous month. The December average low temperature, marginally lower than the daytime high, records at a warm 27.8°C (82°F).

Heat index

December's average heat index is computed to be an extremely hot 43°C (109.4°F). Vigilance: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely. The likelihood of heatstroke increases with continued activity.
Factoring in the heat index, values are geared towards shaded areas with light breezes. Uninterrupted exposure to the sun may boost the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', joins air temperature with relative humidity to produce a temperature perception for humans. Additional factors encompassing metabolic differences, the level of physical activity, and clothing can impact the individual's perception of temperature. One should be aware that direct sunshine can amplify the perceived temperature, raising the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly important for children. Children typically face more danger than adults as their sweat production is usually lower. Additionally, the bigger skin surface compared to their small size and the increased heat due to their activeness exacerbate the risk.
The human body keeps its cool primarily through perspiration, as this process enables sweat to evaporate, taking away the excess heat. Under high air temperature and humidity (high heat index) conditions, perspiration is limited, and the perception of heat is increased. When body temperature rises due to excess heat gain beyond its removal capability, one might experience heat-related disorders.

Humidity

In Larrakeyah, the average relative humidity in December is 72%.

Rainfall

In December, in Larrakeyah, the rain falls for 27.7 days. Throughout December, 204mm (8.03") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 191.8 rainfall days, and 1282mm (50.47") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

The month with the warmest seawater in Larrakeyah, Australia, is December, with an average sea temperature of 31.5°C (88.7°F).
Note: Swimming's cooling effect can be diminished in waters that have temperatures surpassing 30°C (86°F).

Daylight

With an average of 12h and 48min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 6:59 pm. On the last day of December, in Larrakeyah, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 7:15 pm ACST.

Sunshine

In Larrakeyah, the average sunshine in December is 8.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Larrakeyah are January through October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 7 suggests this advice:
Prevent overexposure. Protection from the sun's harmful effects is needed. 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. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Alert! The Sun's UV rays are heightened by the reflection of sand and water.