December weather forecastKoeneng, Lesotho

December

Weather in December

Rounding off the year, December in Koeneng, Lesotho, brings with it the highest temperature averages and the longest daylight hours. The month of December stands as the rainiest month after January, with precipitation reaching 71mm (2.8"). This combination of warm weather and high rainfall completes the growth cycle for most plants and serves as a precursor for the harvest season. The increase in daylight hours make the holiday season brighter, while the warm weather makes evenings pleasant. As the calendar year winds down, December ushers in a time for rest, relaxation, and preparing for the new year.

Temperature

Koeneng, Lesotho, records an average high-temperature of a still warm 25.5°C (77.9°F) as December arrives, nearly mirroring the previous month's climate. Koeneng reports an average low-temperature of 13.8°C (56.8°F) during the nights of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Koeneng is 51%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 15.7 days and typically aggregates up to 71mm (2.8") of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Koeneng, snow does not fall in January through May, September through December.

Daylight

December has the longest days of the year, with an average of 14h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:01 and sunset at 18:53. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 05:12 and sunset at 19:10 SAST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 11.5h.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim.

Frequently asked questions

During December, Koeneng experiences an average high-temperature of 25.5°C (77.9°F) and a low-temperature of 13.8°C (56.8°F).

In Koeneng, Lesotho, the average relative humidity in December is 51%.

December is the month with the most rainfall in Koeneng, Lesotho. Rain falls for 15.7 days and accumulates 71mm (2.8") of precipitation.

In Koeneng, Lesotho, during December, the rain falls for 15.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 71mm (2.8") of precipitation.

In Koeneng, snow does not fall in January through May, September through December.

December has the longest days of the year in Koeneng, with an average of 14h and 0min of daylight.

In Koeneng, the average day length in December is 13h and 58min.

On the first day of December in Koeneng, sunrise is at 05:01 and sunset at 18:53. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:12 and sunset at 19:10 SAST.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 11.5h.

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Koeneng, Lesotho.

In Koeneng, Lesotho, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Koeneng, Lesotho

  • Average high temperature in December: 25.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (26.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (13.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 13.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (14.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is June (2.1°C).

Average pressure in December
Koeneng, Lesotho

  • Average pressure in December: 1013.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1025.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1013.5mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Koeneng, Lesotho

  • Average wind speed in December: 10.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (11.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (7km/h).

Average humidity in December
Koeneng, Lesotho

  • Average humidity in December: 51%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (59%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (35%).

Average rainfall in December
Koeneng, Lesotho

  • Average rainfall in December: 71mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (71mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (7mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Koeneng, Lesotho

  • Average rainfall days in December: 15.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Koeneng, Lesotho

  • Average snowfall in December: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is July (7mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Koeneng, Lesotho

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is June (0.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Koeneng, Lesotho

  • Average daylight in December: 14h and 0min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 0min).
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 month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Koeneng, Lesotho

  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (27.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (11 days).

Average UV index in December
Koeneng, Lesotho

  • Average UV index in December: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Koeneng, Lesotho

  • Average cloud cover in December: 19

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 20).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 8).

Average visibility in December
Koeneng, Lesotho

  • 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).