December weather forecast
Liphateng, Lesotho

December

Weather in December

December welcomes summer's peak, projecting Liphateng with optimized temperatures, high UV index and complementary attributes for a dynamic holiday season. The pressure patterns mellow, securing a typical summer scene. Though rainfall becomes notably significant, the clear visibility and the long daylight hours uphold a positive spirit. Values emerging from December's climate analysis comprise an elevated temperature range from 27.4°C (81.3°F) to 15.4°C (59.7°F) and the year's second-highest rainfall expectancy at 72mm (2.83").

Temperature

The commencement of December in Liphateng, Lesotho, introduces an average high-temperature of a still warm 27.4°C (81.3°F), closely mirroring the preceding month. December nights in Liphateng cool down to an average low-temperature of 15.4°C (59.7°F).

Heat index

The heat index value for December is estimated at 28°C (82.4°F). A sense of exhaustion might occur with extended exposure and activity, potentially causing heat cramps.
Heat index values are typically calculated for conditions of shade and a light breeze. Exposing to direct sunshine may enhance heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', arises from combining readings of air temperature and relative moisture content. The influence of weather can be personal, changing with an individual's body mass, height, and level of physical exertion. Sunshine, when direct, has the potential to intensify weather effects, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Young individuals are generally in more danger than adults due to their lower capacity to sweat. Moreover, their large skin surface in relation to their small bodies and the increased heat generation from their activities makes them more vulnerable.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Liphateng is 46%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Liphateng is December, when the rain falls for 14.5 days and typically aggregates up to 72mm (2.83") of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Liphateng, snow does not fall in January through May, July through December.

Daylight

The month with the longest days in Liphateng is December, with an average of 14h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 05:01 and sunset at 18:57. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:12 and sunset at 19:14 SAST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Liphateng is 11.6h.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Liphateng. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 6 transforms into the following instructions:
Adhere to precautions and respect sun safety doctrines. Avoiding sunburn is vital. Stay out of direct sunlight and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest, but remember that shade devices may not offer full sun protection. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Liphateng in December?
An average high-temperature, in December, in Liphateng, is 27.4°C (81.3°F) and the average low-temperature is 15.4°C (59.7°F). In December, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 28°C (82.4°F).
What is the average humidity in December in Liphateng?
In December, the average relative humidity in Liphateng is 46%.
What is the wettest month in Liphateng?
December is the month with the most rainfall in Liphateng, Lesotho. Rain falls for 14.5 days and accumulates 72mm (2.83") of precipitation.
How many days does it rain in December in Liphateng?
In Liphateng, in December, it is raining for 14.5 days, with typically 72mm (2.83") of accumulated precipitation.
When it does not snow in Liphateng?
January through May, July through December are months without snowfall in Liphateng.
When are the longest days in Liphateng?
December has the longest days of the year in Liphateng, with an average of 14h and 0min of daylight.
How many hours of daylight does Liphateng have in December?
The average day length in December in Liphateng, Lesotho, is 14h and 2min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Liphateng?
On the first day of December in Liphateng, sunrise is at 05:01 and sunset at 18:57. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:12 and sunset at 19:14 SAST.
How many hours of sunshine does Liphateng have in December?
The average sunshine duration in December in Liphateng, Lesotho, is 11.6h.
When is the highest UV index in Liphateng?
The months with the highest UV index in Liphateng are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.
How high is the UV index in December in Liphateng?
In Liphateng, 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
Liphateng, Lesotho
  • Average high temperature in December: 27.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (28°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (14.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 15.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (16.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (3.1°C).

Average pressure in December
Liphateng, Lesotho
  • Average pressure in December: 1012.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1025.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1012.9mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Liphateng, Lesotho
  • Average wind speed in December: 12.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (13.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (8.1km/h).

Average humidity in December
Liphateng, Lesotho
  • Average humidity in December: 46%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and April (55%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (33%).

Average rainfall in December
Liphateng, Lesotho
  • Average rainfall in December: 72mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (72mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (6mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Liphateng, Lesotho
  • Average rainfall days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Liphateng, Lesotho
  • Average snowfall in December: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is June (2mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, July, August, September, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Liphateng, Lesotho
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is June (0.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Liphateng, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 11h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Liphateng, Lesotho
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (27.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (11.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Liphateng, 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
Liphateng, Lesotho
  • Average cloud cover in December: 18

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

Average visibility in December
Liphateng, 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).

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