December weather forecastPort Augusta, Australia

Weather in December

The first month of the summer, December, is a hot month in Port Augusta, Australia, with an average temperature ranging between max 30.2°C (86.4°F) and min 17.9°C (64.2°F).

Temperature

December observes an average high-temperature of a tropical 30.2°C (86.4°F), marking an insignificant difference from November's 28.2°C (82.8°F). Port Augusta's nighttime temperatures in December reflect a stark contrast to the day's highs, falling to an average low of 17.9°C (64.2°F).

Rainfall

In Port Augusta, in December, during 5 rainfall days, 16mm (0.63") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Port Augusta, Australia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 69 days and collects up to 256mm (10.08") of precipitation.

Daylight

With an average of 14h and 12min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year.
On the first day of December in Port Augusta, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 8:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 8:29 pm ACDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Port Augusta is 10h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Port Augusta are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 12. A UV Index reading of 11, and higher, represents an ultimate health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 12 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Put into action all crucial precautions. Defense against sun damage is a must. Avoid direct Sun exposure and stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is most intense, noting that not all shade structures offer full protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Even if the day is cloudy, sunscreen with SPF of at least 30 should be applied generously and reapplied often, particularly after swimming or outdoor exercise.