December weather forecastPentland, Australia

December

Weather in December

The first month of the summer, December, is still a hot month in Pentland, Australia, with an average temperature ranging between max 33.9°C (93°F) and min 22.3°C (72.1°F).

Temperature

Pentland, Australia, notes the warmest temperatures in December, with a high average of 33.9°C (93°F) and a low of 22.3°C (72.1°F).

Heat index

The average heat index in December is calculated to be a scorching 43°C (109.4°F). Stay mindful: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Heatstroke could follow extended physical effort.
It is noted that heat index values are ascertained for locations in the shade and with gentle breezes. Direct sunlight can potentially boost the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by many aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Being aware that direct sunlight can impact the felt heat might mean an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Young individuals usually face more risks than adults due to their lower sweat production. Their large skin surface area relative to their tiny bodies and high heat production from their activities adds to their risk.
One way the human body deals with excessive warmth is by perspiring and allowing sweat to evaporate. During conditions of high air temperature and humidity (high heat index), the body's ability to perspire is inhibited, increasing the sensation of warmth. Temperature imbalances caused by excessive heat retention can trigger heat-related maladies.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Pentland is 62%.

Rainfall

In Pentland, during December, the rain falls for 11.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 57mm (2.24") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Pentland, there are 119.2 rainfall days, and 448mm (17.64") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 13h and 24min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:28 am and sunset at 6:45 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 5:40 am and sunset at 7:02 pm AEST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Pentland, Australia, is 10.7h.

UV index

February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Steer clear of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can be scorched in less than 20 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is most intense from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.

Updated: Jan 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Pentland's December weather, marked by an average high temperature of 33.9°C (93°F) and an average low temperature of 22.3°C (72.1°F), is the warmest in the year.

An average high-temperature, in December, in Pentland, is 33.9°C (93°F) and the average low-temperature is 22.3°C (72.1°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in December is calculated to be 43°C (109.4°F).

In December, the average relative humidity in Pentland is 62%.

In Pentland, in December, it is raining for 11.6 days, with typically 57mm (2.24") of accumulated precipitation.

With an average of 13h and 24min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year in Pentland.

In Pentland, Australia, the average day length in December is 13h and 21min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:28 am and sunset at 6:45 pm. On the last day of the month, in Pentland, sunrise is at 5:40 am and sunset at 7:02 pm AEST.

In Pentland, Australia, the average sunshine duration in December is 10.7h.

February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Pentland.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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

Nov

December

Jan

Average high temperature

33°C

33.9°C

32.2°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

15.9km/h

15.5km/h

14.4km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

18.4

18.1

12.3

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Pentland, Australia

Average high temperature in December: 33.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is December (33.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (22.8°C).

Average low temperature in December: 22.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (22.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (12.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Pentland, Australia

Average pressure in December: 1010mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1018.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1008.4mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Pentland, Australia

Average wind speed in December: 13.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (14.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (10.4km/h).

Average humidity in December
Pentland, Australia

Average humidity in December: 62%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (59%).

Average rainfall in December
Pentland, Australia

Average rainfall in December: 57mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (114mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (5mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Pentland, Australia

Average rainfall days in December: 11.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (3.4 days).

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

Average daylight in December: 13h and 24min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 54min).

Average sunshine in December: 10h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Pentland, Australia

Average sunshine days in December: 18.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (25.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Pentland, Australia

Average UV index in December: 7

The months with the highest UV index are February, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in December
Pentland, Australia

Average cloud cover in December: 30

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 21).

Average visibility in December
Pentland, Australia

Average visibility in December: 10km

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