December weather forecast
Sha Tau Kok, Hong Kong

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Sha Tau Kok, is still a comfortable month, with an average temperature ranging between min 14.9°C (58.8°F) and max 19.9°C (67.8°F).

Temperature

During the shift to December, Sha Tau Kok records a mild decrease in average high-temperature, moving from a moderately hot 24.8°C (76.6°F) in November to a comfortable 19.9°C (67.8°F). Sha Tau Kok registers an average low-temperature of 14.9°C (58.8°F) throughout December, a modest decrease from its daytime highs.

Humidity

December is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 67%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 7.1 days. Throughout December, 8mm (0.31") of precipitation is accumulated. In Sha Tau Kok, during the entire year, the rain falls for 164.9 days and collects up to 548mm (21.57") of precipitation.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:46 and sunset at 17:37. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 07:02 and sunset at 17:49 HKT.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.4h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 4 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Adopt protective measures - It is advised to guard against sun damage. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature?
The high-temperature, in December, in Sha Tau Kok, records 19.9°C (67.8°F), while the low-temperature is 14.9°C (58.8°F). In October, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is evaluated at 31°C (87.8°F).
What is the least humid month?
With an average relative humidity of 67%, December is the least humid month.
What is the average humidity in December?
In Sha Tau Kok, the average relative humidity in December is 67%.
How many days does it rain in December?
In December, the rain falls for 7.1 days. Throughout December, 8mm (0.31") of precipitation is accumulated.
What is the month with the shortest days?
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 48min of daylight.
How many hours of daylight does Sha Tau Kok have in December?
The average day length in December is 10h and 47min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in December?
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:46 and sunset at 17:37. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:02 and sunset at 17:49 HKT.
How long on average sun shines in December?
In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.4h.
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Sha Tau Kok?
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index.
What is the UV index intensity in December?
In Sha Tau Kok, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
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Average temperature in December - Sha Tau Kok, Hong Kong
Average temperature in December
Sha Tau Kok, Hong Kong
  • Average high temperature in December: 19.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (31.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (18.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 14.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (27.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14°C).

Average pressure in December - Sha Tau Kok, Hong Kong
Average pressure in December
Sha Tau Kok, Hong Kong
  • Average pressure in December: 1019.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1020.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (1004.8mbar).

Average wind speed in December - Sha Tau Kok, Hong Kong
Average wind speed in December
Sha Tau Kok, Hong Kong
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (12.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10km/h).

Average humidity in December - Sha Tau Kok, Hong Kong
Average humidity in December
Sha Tau Kok, Hong Kong
  • Average humidity in December: 67%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is December (67%).

Average rainfall in December - Sha Tau Kok, Hong Kong
Average rainfall in December
Sha Tau Kok, Hong Kong
  • Average rainfall in December: 8mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (109mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (7mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Sha Tau Kok, Hong Kong
Average rainfall days in December
Sha Tau Kok, Hong Kong
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.1 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (22.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (7.1 days).

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sha Tau Kok, Hong Kong
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Sha Tau Kok, Hong Kong
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is March (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December - Sha Tau Kok, Hong Kong
Average sunshine days in December
Sha Tau Kok, Hong Kong
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (6.4 days).

Average UV index in December - Sha Tau Kok, Hong Kong
Average UV index in December
Sha Tau Kok, Hong Kong
  • Average UV index in December: 4

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in December - Sha Tau Kok, Hong Kong
Average cloud cover in December
Sha Tau Kok, Hong Kong
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in December - Sha Tau Kok, Hong Kong
Average visibility in December
Sha Tau Kok, Hong Kong
  • Average visibility in December: 10km

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

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