December weather forecastLongreach, Australia

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the summer in Longreach, is also a fiery hot month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 27.1°C (80.8°F) and an average high of 36.3°C (97.3°F).

Temperature

December, with its high-temperature average of 36.3°C (97.3°F) and a low-temperature average of 27.1°C (80.8°F), is the warmest month.

Humidity

In Longreach, the average relative humidity in December is 34%.

Rainfall

In Longreach, during December, the rain falls for 6.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 25mm (0.98") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Longreach, Australia, there are 61.8 rainfall days, and 243mm (9.57") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 13h and 36min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year in Longreach.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:27 am and sunset at 6:56 pm. On the last day of December, in Longreach, sunrise is at 5:39 am and sunset at 7:12 pm AEST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 11.5h.

UV index

November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 8 translates into these guidelines:
Act with caution. Neglecting protection can lead to skin and eye damage in moments. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation. Limit direct exposure to the Sun during these hours. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

Longreach notes the warmest temperatures in December, with a average high of 36.3°C (97.3°F) and a low of 27.1°C (80.8°F).

The high-temperature in Longreach during December is 36.3°C (97.3°F) and the low-temperature is 27.1°C (80.8°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in April is calculated to be 30°C (86°F).

The average relative humidity in December is 34%.

In December, in Longreach, the rain falls for 6.8 days. Throughout December, 25mm (0.98") of precipitation is accumulated.

The month with the longest days is December, with an average of 13h and 36min of daylight.

In December, the average day length is 13h and 33min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:27 am and sunset at 6:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:39 am and sunset at 7:12 pm AEST.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Longreach, Australia, is 11.5h.

The months with the highest UV index in Longreach, Australia, are November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 8.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 8. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Longreach, Australia

  • Average high temperature in December: 36.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is December (36.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (22.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.1°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are January and December (27.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (12.1°C).

Average pressure in December
Longreach, Australia

  • Average pressure in December: 1008.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1020mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1007.3mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Longreach, Australia

  • Average wind speed in December: 18.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (19.1km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are April and May (15.8km/h).

Average humidity in December
Longreach, Australia

  • Average humidity in December: 34%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (53%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (30%).

Average rainfall in December
Longreach, Australia

  • Average rainfall in December: 25mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (69mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (4mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Longreach, Australia

  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (9.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (1.2 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Longreach, Australia

  • Average daylight in December: 13h and 36min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 11h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are May and July (Average sunshine: 7h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Longreach, Australia

  • Average sunshine days in December: 22 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (29.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (19.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Longreach, Australia

  • Average UV index in December: 8

The months with the highest UV index are November and December (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in December
Longreach, Australia

  • Average cloud cover in December: 19

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 25).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 7).

Average visibility in December
Longreach, 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).