December weather forecast
Tengatangi, Cook Islands

December

Weather in December

The year culminates with December offering temperatures soaring up to a high of 26.5°C (79.7°F). December in Tengatangi is characterized by the twin forces of warmth and humidity, with factors such as wind speed and pressure contributing to the overall climate. While the day bristles with heat, come evening, the landscape morphs into a cool, peaceful environment that most residents prefer. As the year concludes, the anticipation of incoming January is palpable, as the weather cycle is ready to start afresh.

Temperature

The transition from November to December sees an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 26.5°C (79.7°F), indicating a minor variance from the prior month. Tengatangi consistently logs a low temperature averaging a still moderately hot 25.6°C (78.1°F) during December, a modest drop from daytime temperatures.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Tengatangi are November and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

In Tengatangi, in December, it is raining for 22.9 days, with typically 153mm (6.02") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Tengatangi, there are 211.1 rainfall days, and 1084mm (42.68") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 13h and 18min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year in Tengatangi.
On the first day of December in Tengatangi, Cook Islands, sunrise is at 05:44 and sunset at 18:59. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 19:15 -10.

Sunshine

In Tengatangi, Cook Islands, the average sunshine in December is 8.6h.

UV index

January through March, May, November and 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 health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 7 during December morphs into the following directions:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. UV radiation from the Sun is most intense between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Tengatangi in December?
In December, in Tengatangi, the average high-temperature is 26.5°C (79.7°F), and the average low-temperature is 25.6°C (78.1°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in April is appraised at 30°C (86°F).
What are the most humid months in Tengatangi?
The months with the highest humidity in Tengatangi, Cook Islands, are November and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.
What is the average humidity in December in Tengatangi?
In Tengatangi, Cook Islands, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.
How many days does it rain in December in Tengatangi?
In Tengatangi, Cook Islands, in December, it is raining for 22.9 days, with typically 153mm (6.02") of accumulated precipitation.
When are the longest days in Tengatangi?
With an average of 13h and 18min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year in Tengatangi, Cook Islands.
How many hours of daylight does Tengatangi have in December?
In December, the average day length in Tengatangi is 13h and 19min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Tengatangi?
On the first day of December in Tengatangi, sunrise is at 05:44 and sunset at 18:59. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 19:15 -10.
How many hours of sunshine does Tengatangi have in December?
In Tengatangi, Cook Islands, the average sunshine duration in December is 8.6h.
What are the months with the highest UV index in Tengatangi?
The months with the highest UV index in Tengatangi are January through March, May, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.
What is the UV index intensity in December in Tengatangi?
In Tengatangi, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December - Tengatangi, Cook Islands
Average temperature in December
Tengatangi, Cook Islands
  • Average high temperature in December: 26.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (27.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (23.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is March (26.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (22.8°C).

Average pressure in December - Tengatangi, Cook Islands
Average pressure in December
Tengatangi, Cook Islands
  • Average pressure in December: 1011mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1016.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1010.6mbar).

Average wind speed in December - Tengatangi, Cook Islands
Average wind speed in December
Tengatangi, Cook Islands
  • Average wind speed in December: 21.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (25.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (20.4km/h).

Average humidity in December - Tengatangi, Cook Islands
Average humidity in December
Tengatangi, Cook Islands
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are November and December (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and August (76%).

Average rainfall in December - Tengatangi, Cook Islands
Average rainfall in December
Tengatangi, Cook Islands
  • Average rainfall in December: 153mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are January and March (155mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (29mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Tengatangi, Cook Islands
Average rainfall days in December
Tengatangi, Cook Islands
  • Average rainfall days in December: 22.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (23.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (10.3 days).

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Tengatangi, Cook Islands
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Tengatangi, Cook Islands
  • Average daylight in December: 13h and 2min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 8h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 8h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December - Tengatangi, Cook Islands
Average sunshine days in December
Tengatangi, Cook Islands
  • Average sunshine days in December: 5.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (5.6 days).

Average UV index in December - Tengatangi, Cook Islands
Average UV index in December
Tengatangi, Cook Islands
  • Average UV index in December: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, May, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are April, June, July, August, September and October (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in December - Tengatangi, Cook Islands
Average cloud cover in December
Tengatangi, Cook Islands
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The months with the most cloud cover are January, October, November and December (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are March, April and September (Cloud cover 46).

Average visibility in December - Tengatangi, Cook Islands
Average visibility in December
Tengatangi, Cook Islands
  • 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).

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