December weather forecastPilliga, Australia

Weather in December

The first month of the summer, December, is still a tropical month in Pilliga, Australia, with temperature in the range of an average low of 22.5°C (72.5°F) and an average high of 33.6°C (92.5°F).

Temperature

December's weather records an average high-temperature of a still tropical 33.6°C (92.5°F), showing little deviation from November. Pilliga, in December, experiences an average temperature of 22.5°C (72.5°F) at night.

Heat index

The heat index value during December is calculated to be a sweltering 35°C (95°F). More preventive actions are needed, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is significant. Prolonged activity may trigger heatstroke.
It is worth noting that heat index values are gauged for conditions in the shade and light breezes. When under direct sunshine, the heat index may be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', is an estimation of the warmth sensation when considering humidity levels. This effect is personal, influenced by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, shaped by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic variations. It is noteworthy that being in direct sunlight can enhance the weather's impact, raising the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular significance for children. Youngsters typically face more danger than adults since they sweat less. Their larger skin surface compared to their small bodies and heightened heat production from their activities augment their vulnerability.
To achieve cooling, the human body employs perspiration, relying on the subsequent evaporation of sweat. An increase in relative humidity disrupts body cooling by slowing the evaporation rate, thereby reducing the rate at which the body cools and amplifying the sense of heat. When heat gain exceeds the level the body can remove, body temperature begins to rise, and heat-related illnesses and disorders may develop.

Humidity

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 40%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 8.3 days and accumulates 33mm (1.3") of precipitation.

Daylight

The month with the longest days is December, with an average of 14h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 7:52 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 8:09 pm AEDT.

Sunshine

December has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 9.8h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Pilliga, Australia, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: During December, 7 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Guard against overexposure. Protection from sun-induced harm is essential. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.