December weather forecastButha-Buthe, Lesotho
December
Weather in December
December, rounding off the year, greets Butha-Buthe with an increase in warmth as it transitions fully into the summer season. The city experiences its highest rainfall of the year, measuring 73mm (2.87"), and also the most rainy days. Alongside, December is notable for having the longest daylight hours at 14 hours. This month displays a festive blend of weather patterns that kindle the city's holiday spirit; a perfect combination of warm temperatures, abundant rainfall, and extended daylight.Temperature
In December, Butha-Buthe notes an average high-temperature of a still warm 25.5°C (77.9°F), hardly different from the preceding month. Contrasted against daytime highs, Butha-Buthe records an average nighttime low of 12.7°C (54.9°F) in December.Humidity
In Butha-Buthe, the average relative humidity in December is 61%.Rainfall
In December, in Butha-Buthe, Lesotho, the rain falls for 18.1 days. Throughout December, 73mm (2.87") of precipitation is accumulated. In Butha-Buthe, Lesotho, during the entire year, the rain falls for 117.6 days and collects up to 432mm (17.01") of precipitation.Snowfall
January through July, September through December are months without snowfall in Butha-Buthe.Daylight
December has the longest days of the year, with an average of 13h and 54min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 04:59 and sunset at 18:50. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:10 and sunset at 19:07 SAST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine in Butha-Buthe is 11.5h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index in Butha-Buthe are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum daily UV index, 5 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Butha-Buthe, Lesotho
- Average high temperature in December: 25.5°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (25.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (15°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 12.7°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is January (13.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (2.5°C).
Average pressure in December
Butha-Buthe, Lesotho
- Average pressure in December: 1014.2mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1025.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1014.2mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Butha-Buthe, Lesotho
- Average wind speed in December: 10.5km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (11.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (8.7km/h).
Average humidity in December
Butha-Buthe, Lesotho
- Average humidity in December: 61%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (66%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (38%).
Average rainfall in December
Butha-Buthe, Lesotho
- Average rainfall in December: 73mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (74mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (2mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Butha-Buthe, Lesotho
- Average rainfall days in December: 18.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (1.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Butha-Buthe, Lesotho
- Average snowfall in December: 0mm
The month with the highest snowfall is August (10mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (0mm).
Average snowfall days in December
Butha-Buthe, Lesotho
- Average snowfall days in December: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is June (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, July, September, October, November and December (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Butha-Buthe, Lesotho
- Average daylight in December: 13h and 54min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in December: 11h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are April and August (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in December
Butha-Buthe, Lesotho
- Average sunshine days in December: 9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is July (28.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (7.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Butha-Buthe, Lesotho
- Average UV index in December: 5
The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are June and July (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in December
Butha-Buthe, Lesotho
- Average cloud cover in December: 24
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 26).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 7).
Average visibility in December
Butha-Buthe, Lesotho
- Average visibility in December: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (9km).
