December weather forecastPalmwoods, Australia

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the summer in Palmwoods, is also a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 19.5°C (67.1°F) and an average high of 27.4°C (81.3°F).

Temperature

The shift into December finds Palmwoods, Australia, at an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 27.4°C (81.3°F), closely comparable to November's conditions. Palmwoods's average low-temperature is measured at a refreshing 19.5°C (67.1°F) during December.

Heat index

December's average heat index is estimated at a hot 30°C (86°F). Exhaustion might be the outcome of enduring exposure and continuous activity, with a risk of heat cramps.
Heat index details are generally centered around shaded locations and a mild breeze. Direct sunshine exposure could raise heat index values by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', provides an understanding of perceived warmth by combining temperature and relative humidity. One's perception of weather can be shaped by other factors, involving metabolic differences, pregnancy, and physical exertion. Always consider that direct sunlight exposure might heighten the heat's effects, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are of high significance for children. Children frequently underestimate the importance of resting and drinking fluids. Thirst is a symptom of advanced dehydration - hence the need to hydrate regularly, especially during protracted physical exercises.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Palmwoods is 77%.

Rainfall

In Palmwoods, during December, the rain falls for 17.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 94mm (3.7") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 190.2 rainfall days, and 772mm (30.39") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the longest days is December, with an average of 13h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Palmwoods, sunrise is at 4:46 am and sunset at 6:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:57 am and sunset at 6:44 pm AEST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Palmwoods is 9.5h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 6 in December leads to these recommendations:
Skirt overexposure. People with light complexions might get scorched in under 20 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure to the Sun during this period. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in December, in Palmwoods, is 27.4°C (81.3°F) and the average low-temperature is 19.5°C (67.1°F). In December, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 30°C (86°F).

The average relative humidity in December in Palmwoods is 77%.

In Palmwoods, Australia, in December, it is raining for 17.6 days, with typically 94mm (3.7") of accumulated precipitation.

December has the longest days of the year in Palmwoods, Australia, with an average of 13h and 48min of daylight.

The average day length in December in Palmwoods, Australia, is 13h and 47min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 4:46 am and sunset at 6:27 pm. On the last day of the month, in Palmwoods, sunrise is at 4:57 am and sunset at 6:44 pm AEST.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Palmwoods is 9.5h.

The months with the highest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Palmwoods, Australia, is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Palmwoods, Australia

  • Average high temperature in December: 27.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (27.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (19.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 19.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (21.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (11.8°C).

Average pressure in December
Palmwoods, Australia

  • Average pressure in December: 1013mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1020.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1011.9mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Palmwoods, Australia

  • Average wind speed in December: 11.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (12.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10km/h).

Average humidity in December
Palmwoods, Australia

  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Palmwoods, Australia

  • Average rainfall in December: 94mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (110mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (25mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Palmwoods, Australia

  • Average rainfall days in December: 17.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (22.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (10.1 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 13h and 48min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 9h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Palmwoods, Australia

  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (6.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Palmwoods, Australia

  • Average UV index in December: 6

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

Average cloud cover in December
Palmwoods, Australia

  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 21).

Average visibility in December
Palmwoods, Australia

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

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