December weather forecastMapoteng, Lesotho
December
Weather in December
December offers the true essence of summer in Mapoteng, with the thermometer readings peaking. Extended daylight hours are complemented by a high UV index, pointing to a rise in solar intensity. A further ascent in temperature is realized, ranging from 13.8°C (56.8°F) to a summery high of 25.5°C (77.9°F). Following the increasing trend, rainfall peaks during December, making it the wettest month of the year.Temperature
The onset of December brings an average high-temperature of a still warm 25.5°C (77.9°F), nearly matching the November temperature. In Mapoteng, the nighttime temperature averages to a refreshing 13.8°C (56.8°F) during December.Humidity
In Mapoteng, the average relative humidity in December is 51%.Rainfall
December is the month with the most rainfall in Mapoteng, Lesotho. Rain falls for 15.7 days and accumulates 71mm (2.8") of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, September through December are months without snowfall in Mapoteng.Daylight
December has the longest days of the year in Mapoteng, with an average of 14h and 0min of daylight.On the first day of December in Mapoteng, Lesotho, 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.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine 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 value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: A daily high UV index of 6 in December leads to these guidelines:
Escape overexposure. People with light skin may incur burns in fewer than 20 minutes. 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. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Mapoteng, 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
Mapoteng, 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
Mapoteng, 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
Mapoteng, 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
Mapoteng, 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
Mapoteng, 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
Mapoteng, 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
Mapoteng, 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
Mapoteng, 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
Mapoteng, 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
Mapoteng, 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
Mapoteng, 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
Mapoteng, 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).
