December weather forecastPalm Beach, Australia

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the summer in Palm Beach, is still a warm month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25.9°C (78.6°F) and 18.1°C (64.6°F).

Temperature

Palm Beach commences December with an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 25.9°C (78.6°F), maintaining a close resemblance to the previous month. An average minimum temperature of 18.1°C (64.6°F) marks the month of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Palm Beach is 73%.

Rainfall

In Palm Beach, Australia, during December, the rain falls for 13.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 39mm (1.54") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Palm Beach, there are 156.9 rainfall days, and 628mm (24.72") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Palm Beach, the average seawater temperature in December is 21.9°C (71.4°F).
Note: In 21.9°C (71.4°F), swimming is not an enjoyable activity for most. As the temperature decreases from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F), it becomes harder to control breathing.

Daylight

With an average of 14h and 18min 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 7:50 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 8:08 pm AEDT.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 9.7h.

UV index

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Palm Beach. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 6 in December interprets into the following advice:
Skirt overexposure. People with light complexions might get scorched in under 20 minutes. Avoid exposure to the Sun and try to stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent, but be aware that parasols or canopies may not offer full protection. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Notice! The reflection of water and sand increases the UV radiation significantly.

Frequently asked questions

December temperatures in Palm Beach, Australia, vary between a high-temperature of 25.9°C (78.6°F) and a low-temperature of 18.1°C (64.6°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in January is estimated at 29°C (84.2°F).

In Palm Beach, the average relative humidity in December is 73%.

In December, the rain falls for 13.6 days. Throughout December, 39mm (1.54") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Palm Beach, Australia, in December, the average water temperature is 21.9°C (71.4°F). For most, swimming in 21.9°C (71.4°F) is not an enjoyable activity. Furthermore, controlling your breathing becomes progressively more difficult as the water temperature decreases from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

The month with the longest days is December, with an average of 14h and 18min of daylight.

In December, the average day length is 14h and 20min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:37 am and sunset at 7:50 pm. On the last day of the month, in Palm Beach, Australia, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 8:08 pm AEDT.

In Palm Beach, Australia, the average sunshine duration in December is 9.7h.

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index.

In Palm Beach, 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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Average temperature in December
Palm Beach, Australia

  • Average high temperature in December: 25.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (27°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (16.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (19.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (9.8°C).

Average pressure in December
Palm Beach, Australia

  • Average pressure in December: 1013.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1021mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.8mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Palm Beach, Australia

  • Average wind speed in December: 13.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (13.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is April (12km/h).

Average humidity in December
Palm Beach, Australia

  • Average humidity in December: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (67%).

Average rainfall in December
Palm Beach, Australia

  • Average rainfall in December: 39mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (100mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (34mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Palm Beach, Australia

  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (9.2 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Palm Beach, Australia

  • Average sea temperature in December: 21.9°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is February (23.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is September (18.6°C).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Palm Beach, Australia

  • Average daylight in December: 14h and 18min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 9h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Palm Beach, Australia

  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Palm Beach, Australia

  • Average UV index in December: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in December
Palm Beach, Australia

  • Average cloud cover in December: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in December
Palm Beach, Australia

  • Average visibility in December: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is November (9km).