December weather forecastMount Mulligan, Australia

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the summer in Mount Mulligan, is also a hot month, with an average temperature ranging between max 30.3°C (86.5°F) and min 19.6°C (67.3°F).

Temperature

Mount Mulligan's temperatures tend to reach their peak averages in December, with a high of 30.3°C (86.5°F) and a low of 19.6°C (67.3°F).

Heat index

In December, the heat index is calculated to be a fiery hot 37°C (98.6°F). Adopt extra safety steps, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is notable. Sustained activity might cause heatstroke.
Heat index's context suggests values are appropriate for shady areas and slight breezes. Exposure to the direct sun might augment heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', is a value derived by merging air temperature with the humidity to convey how the climate feels. One's perception of weather can be shaped by other factors, involving metabolic differences, pregnancy, and physical exertion. You should know that direct sun exposure can heighten weather effects, potentially elevating the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to 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.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through evaporation of sweat. A surge in relative humidity can disrupt the body's normal cooling function by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. When heat surpasses the body's release mechanisms, dehydration and overheating risks become pronounced.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

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

Daylight

With an average of 13h and 6min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:37 am and sunset at 6:41 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 6:57 pm AEST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Mount Mulligan, Australia, is 9.7h.

UV index

January through March, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Mount Mulligan. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 6 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Guard oneself from overexposure. Defence against sun injury is vital. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest, limit direct exposure to the Sun and note that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun.

Updated: Jan 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In Mount Mulligan, Australia, the peak temperatures are generally noted in December, averaging a high of 30.3°C (86.5°F) and a low of 19.6°C (67.3°F).

Mount Mulligan in December has an average high-temperature of 30.3°C (86.5°F) and an average low-temperature of 19.6°C (67.3°F). In December, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is calculated to be 37°C (98.6°F).

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

In Mount Mulligan, Australia, in December, it is raining for 17.4 days, with typically 100mm (3.94") of accumulated precipitation.

The month with the longest days is December, with an average of 13h and 6min of daylight.

The average day length in December in Mount Mulligan is 13h and 7min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:37 am and sunset at 6:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 6:57 pm AEST.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 9.7h.

January through March, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Mount Mulligan, Australia.

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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Year J F M A M J J A S O N December

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Jan

Average high temperature

30°C

30.3°C

29.1°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

9.6km/h

8.6km/h

8km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

13.6

10.7

3.7

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Mount Mulligan, Australia

Average high temperature in December: 30.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is December (30.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (22.9°C).

Average low temperature in December: 19.6°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are January and February (20.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (13.1°C).

Average pressure in December
Mount Mulligan, Australia

Average pressure in December: 1009.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1016.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1007.7mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Mount Mulligan, Australia

Average wind speed in December: 7.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (9.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (6.8km/h).

Average humidity in December
Mount Mulligan, Australia

Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Mount Mulligan, Australia

Average rainfall in December: 100mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (200mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July, August and September (7mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Mount Mulligan, Australia

Average rainfall days in December: 17.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (25.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (5.7 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Mount Mulligan, Australia

Average daylight in December: 13h and 6min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 6min).

Average sunshine in December: 9h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Mount Mulligan, Australia

Average sunshine days in December: 10.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (3.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Mount Mulligan, Australia

Average UV index in December: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, September, October, November and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are April, May, June, July and August (UV index 5).