December weather forecast
Malanda, Australia

December, the first month of the summer in Malanda, is still a hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.3°C (86.5°F) and 19.6°C (67.3°F).

Temperature

Malanda's December weather, with an average high temperature of 30.3°C (86.5°F) and an average low temperature of 19.6°C (67.3°F), tends to be the warmest of the year.

Heat index

December's mean heat index is calculated to be a sweltering 37°C (98.6°F). More preventive actions are needed, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is significant. Prolonged activity may trigger heatstroke.
Bear in mind that the heat index values are determined for shaded areas and light breezes. A direct sunlight exposure may boost the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', is a measure that combines air temperature and relative humidity into a single value that indicates how hot the weather feels. An individual's perception of weather can be affected by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their level of physical exertion. One's exposure to direct sunlight has the potential to intensify the heat sensation, increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Young individuals usually face greater risks than adults as their sweat production is less. Also, their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and the high heat generation due to their activity contributes to their vulnerability.
Perspiring is the body's way of cooling down, particularly by allowing sweat to evaporate and take the heat with it. When relative humidity increases, the body's capacity to evaporate heat decreases, leading to a heightened sense of warmth. Should the body fail to balance its heat gain, the escalating temperature poses health challenges.

Humidity

In Malanda, Australia, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In Malanda, in December, it is raining for 17.4 days, with typically 100mm (3.94") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Malanda, there are 162.7 rainfall days, and 659mm (25.94") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the longest days is December, with an average of 13h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Malanda, sunrise is at 5:33 am and sunset at 6:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 6:55 pm AEST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 9.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Malanda are January through March, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 6 translates into the following recommendations:
Stick with precautions and abide by sun safety procedures. Evading sunburn is essential. Be aware that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and try to reduce direct sun exposure during this period as much as possible. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration.