December weather forecast
Makhalanyane, Lesotho

December

Weather in December

Wrapping up the year, December witnesses the second highest temperature in the year, reaching a peak of 25.5°C (77.9°F). The day's length is at its longest, contributing to more hours of sunlight. Despite the high temperature, December receives the highest amount of rainfall at 71mm (2.8"), spread across more than half of the month. The strong winds experienced in November continue through December as well. Despite unpredictable weather, the combination of high temperatures, longer daylight hours and intermittent rainfall makes December quite a unique month to visit Makhalanyane.

Temperature

The ushering in of December brings an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 25.5°C (77.9°F), closely mirroring the 24.2°C (75.6°F) of November. Makhalanyane, in December, experiences an average temperature of 13.8°C (56.8°F) at night.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

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

Snowfall

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

Daylight

With an average of 14h and 0min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year in Makhalanyane.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:01 and sunset at 18:55. On the last day of December, in Makhalanyane, sunrise is at 05:12 and sunset at 19:12 SAST.

Sunshine

In Makhalanyane, 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 estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: During December, 6 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Implement preventive steps and embrace sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye distress is compulsory. Avoid exposure to the Sun and try to stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent, but be aware that parasols or canopies may not offer full protection. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat.

Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Makhalanyane?
During December, Makhalanyane experiences an average high-temperature of 25.5°C (77.9°F) and a low-temperature of 13.8°C (56.8°F).
What is the average humidity in December in Makhalanyane?
In Makhalanyane, the average relative humidity in December is 51%.
What is the rainiest month in Makhalanyane?
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.
How much does it rain in Makhalanyane in December?
In Makhalanyane, Lesotho, during December, the rain falls for 15.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 71mm (2.8") of precipitation.
When it does not snow in Makhalanyane?
In Makhalanyane, snow does not fall in January through May, September through December.
When are the longest days in Makhalanyane?
With an average of 14h and 0min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year in Makhalanyane, Lesotho.
What is the average length of the day in December in Makhalanyane?
In Makhalanyane, the average day length in December is 13h and 59min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Makhalanyane?
On the first day of December in Makhalanyane, Lesotho, sunrise is at 05:01 and sunset at 18:55. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:12 and sunset at 19:12 SAST.
How long on average sun shines in December in Makhalanyane?
In December, the average sunshine duration is 11.5h.
What is the month with the highest UV index in Makhalanyane?
January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index.
What is the UV index reading in December in Makhalanyane?
In Makhalanyane, Lesotho, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Makhalanyane, 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
Makhalanyane, 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
Makhalanyane, 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
Makhalanyane, 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
Makhalanyane, 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
Makhalanyane, 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
Makhalanyane, 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
Makhalanyane, 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
Makhalanyane, 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 3min

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
Makhalanyane, 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
Makhalanyane, 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
Makhalanyane, 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
Makhalanyane, 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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