December weather forecast
Lockhart River, Australia

The first month of the summer, December, is still a hot month in Lockhart River, Australia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 24°C (75.2°F) and 32°C (89.6°F).

Temperature

The introduction of December notes a subtle temperature variation to a still tropical 32°C (89.6°F) from November's 33°C (91.4°F). Lockhart River, during the month of December, experiences an average low-temperature of 24°C (75.2°F).

Rainfall

In Lockhart River, during December, the rain falls for 10 days and regularly aggregates up to 201mm (7.91") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 108 rainfall days, and 1974mm (77.72") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In December, the average sea temperature is 28°C (82.4°F).
Note: For activities such as swimming and diving, temperatures between 25°C (77°F) and 29°C (84.2°F) are perceived as particularly pleasant and satisfying for prolonged periods without feeling uneasy.

Daylight

December has the longest days of the year in Lockhart River, with an average of 12h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Lockhart River, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 6:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 6:55 pm AEST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Lockhart River is 7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Lockhart River are January through April, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12. A UV Index reading of 11, and higher, represents an excessive health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 12 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Practice all-important precautions. Light skin people may get burned in less than 5 minutes. Remember that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Post an outdoor workout or swimming, a broad-spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen should be applied generously and frequently. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is significantly increased by the reflection of the water and sand.