December weather forecastMashai, Lesotho

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the summer in Mashai, is still a comfortable month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 8.6°C (47.5°F) and 19.5°C (67.1°F).

Temperature

December commences with an average high-temperature of a still refreshing 19.5°C (67.1°F), showing little deviation from November's 18.5°C (65.3°F). In December, Mashai experiences a temperature dip to an average of 8.6°C (47.5°F) at night.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Mashai is 65%.

Rainfall

In Mashai, in December, during 21.8 rainfall days, 117mm (4.61") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Mashai, during the entire year, the rain falls for 145.7 days and collects up to 641mm (25.24") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

With an average of 14h and 0min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 04:56 and sunset at 18:51. On the last day of December, in Mashai, Lesotho, sunrise is at 05:07 and sunset at 19:08 SAST.

Sunshine

In Mashai, the average sunshine in December is 11.2h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through March, August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 4 translates into the following recommendations:
Be mindful. Those with pale skin might receive burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.

Frequently asked questions

Mashai in December has an average high-temperature of 19.5°C (67.1°F) and an average low-temperature of 8.6°C (47.5°F).

The average relative humidity in December in Mashai, Lesotho, is 65%.

In December, the rain falls for 21.8 days. Throughout December, 117mm (4.61") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Mashai, Lesotho, snow does not fall in January through March and December.

In December, in Mashai, Lesotho, it doesn't snow. November is the latest month when it typically snows.

With an average of 14h and 0min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year in Mashai, Lesotho.

In Mashai, the average day length in December is 14h and 1min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 04:56 and sunset at 18:51. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:07 and sunset at 19:08 SAST.

The average sunshine duration in December in Mashai is 11.2h.

January through March, August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the highest UV index in Mashai, Lesotho.

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Mashai is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Mashai, Lesotho

  • Average high temperature in December: 19.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (19.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (10.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 8.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (9.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (-1.4°C).

Average pressure in December
Mashai, Lesotho

  • Average pressure in December: 1014.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1024.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1014.8mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Mashai, Lesotho

  • Average wind speed in December: 8.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (10.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (6.2km/h).

Average humidity in December
Mashai, Lesotho

  • Average humidity in December: 65%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (73%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (42%).

Average rainfall in December
Mashai, Lesotho

  • Average rainfall in December: 117mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (131mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (3mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Mashai, Lesotho

  • Average rainfall days in December: 21.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (24.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (1.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Mashai, Lesotho

  • Average snowfall in December: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is April (45mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Mashai, Lesotho

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is June (2.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February and December (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Mashai, 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 12min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 11h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Mashai, Lesotho

  • Average sunshine days in December: 4.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (28.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (3.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Mashai, Lesotho

  • Average UV index in December: 4

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, August, October, November and December (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are May and July (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Mashai, Lesotho

  • Average cloud cover in December: 27

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 32).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 7).

Average visibility in December
Mashai, Lesotho

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September and October (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, November and December (9km).