December weather forecastRapid Bay, Australia

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the summer in Rapid Bay, is still a pleasant month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 15.3°C (59.5°F) and an average high of 22.5°C (72.5°F).

Temperature

With the arrival of December, Rapid Bay's average high-temperature registers at a still agreeable 22.5°C (72.5°F), indicating a subtle variation from the previous month. Throughout the month of December, Rapid Bay sees a steady low-temperature average of 15.3°C (59.5°F).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Rapid Bay is 64%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 11.5 days. Throughout December, 23mm (0.91") of precipitation is accumulated. In Rapid Bay, Australia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 142.7 days and collects up to 303mm (11.93") of precipitation.

Daylight

With an average of 14h and 30min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 8:17 pm. On the last day of December, in Rapid Bay, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 8:35 pm ACDT.

Sunshine

With an average of 9.8h of sunshine, December has the most sunshine of the year in Rapid Bay.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 6 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Exercise precautions and adapt sun safety practices. Defence against skin and eye affliction is paramount. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is particularly strong, noting that parasols or canopies may not offer total sun protection. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Rapid Bay, Australia, during December are 22.5°C (72.5°F) and 15.3°C (59.5°F) respectively.

In December, the average relative humidity in Rapid Bay, Australia, is 64%.

In Rapid Bay, during December, the rain falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 23mm (0.91") of precipitation.

With an average of 14h and 30min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year.

In December, the average day length in Rapid Bay is 14h and 31min.

On the first day of December in Rapid Bay, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 8:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 8:35 pm ACDT.

With an average of 9.8h of sunshine, December has the most sunshine of the year in Rapid Bay.

In Rapid Bay, Australia, the average sunshine duration in December is 9.8h.

The months with the highest UV index in Rapid Bay are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Rapid Bay, Australia, is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Rapid Bay, Australia

  • Average high temperature in December: 22.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (24.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (14.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 15.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (17.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (9.8°C).

Average pressure in December
Rapid Bay, Australia

  • Average pressure in December: 1013.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1021.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.7mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Rapid Bay, Australia

  • Average wind speed in December: 15km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (17.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is April (13.7km/h).

Average humidity in December
Rapid Bay, Australia

  • Average humidity in December: 64%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (73%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (63%).

Average rainfall in December
Rapid Bay, Australia

  • Average rainfall in December: 23mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (39mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (14mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Rapid Bay, Australia

  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.9 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Rapid Bay, Australia

  • Average daylight in December: 14h and 30min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 9h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are May and June (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Rapid Bay, Australia

  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Rapid Bay, Australia

  • Average UV index in December: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January 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
Rapid Bay, Australia

  • Average cloud cover in December: 30

The month with the most cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in December
Rapid Bay, Australia

  • Average visibility in December: 10km

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