December weather forecastLockhart River, Australia

December

Weather in December

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.

Updated: Jan 26, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 32°C (89.6°F) and a low-temperature of 24°C (75.2°F).

In Lockhart River, Australia, during December, the rain falls for 10 days and regularly aggregates up to 201mm (7.91") of precipitation.

In Lockhart River, the average seawater temperature in December is 28°C (82.4°F). Water temperature between 25°C (77°F) and 29°C (84.2°F) is regarded as very warm and enjoyable by all. With these temperatures, water activities are pleasurable, without feeling uncomfortable for prolonged periods.

The month with the longest days in Lockhart River, Australia, is December, with an average of 12h and 54min of daylight.

The average day length in December in Lockhart River, Australia, is 12h and 52min.

In December, on the first day of the month, 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.

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

January through April, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index in Lockhart River, Australia.

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Lockhart River, Australia, is 12. A UV Index estimate of 11, and higher, represents an extreme health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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Average temperature in December
Lockhart River, Australia

Average high temperature in December: 32°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is November (33°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are June and July (28°C).

Average low temperature in December: 24°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are January, February, March and December (24°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are June, July and August (20°C).

Average rainfall in December
Lockhart River, Australia

Average rainfall in December: 201mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (421mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (16mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Lockhart River, Australia

Average rainfall days in December: 10 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (16 days).
The months with the least rainy days are August and September (4 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Lockhart River, Australia

Average sea temperature in December: 28°C

The best months for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) are January, February and March (29°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are July, August and September (25°C).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Lockhart River, Australia

Average daylight in December: 12h and 54min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 24min).

Average sunshine in December: 7h

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 9h).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and March (Average sunshine: 6h).

Average UV index in December
Lockhart River, Australia

Average UV index in December: 12

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December (UV index 12).
The month with the lowest UV index is June (UV index 8).