December weather forecastMetolong, Lesotho
December
Weather in December
The first month of the summer, December, is still a warm month in Metolong, Lesotho, with an average temperature fluctuating between 13.8°C (56.8°F) and 25.5°C (77.9°F).Temperature
As Metolong transitions into December, the average high-temperature stands at a still moderately hot 25.5°C (77.9°F), offering little variation from the preceding month. During the nights in December, the temperature averages to a moderate 13.8°C (56.8°F).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity 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 Metolong, 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.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:01 and sunset at 18:54. On the last day of December, in Metolong, sunrise is at 05:12 and sunset at 19:11 SAST.
Sunshine
In Metolong, Lesotho, the average sunshine in December is 11.5h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index in Metolong are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Adhere to precautions and respect sun safety doctrines. Avoiding sunburn is vital. The time between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. is when UV radiation is at its peak. Limit exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Metolong, 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
Metolong, 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
Metolong, 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
Metolong, 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
Metolong, 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
Metolong, 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
Metolong, 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
Metolong, 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
Metolong, 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
Metolong, 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
Metolong, 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
Metolong, 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
Metolong, 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).
