December weather forecastMotsie, Lesotho

December

Weather in December

The first month of the summer, December, is still a warm month in Motsie, Lesotho, with an average temperature varying between 25.5°C (77.9°F) and 13.8°C (56.8°F).

Temperature

The beginning of December records an average high-temperature of a still warm 25.5°C (77.9°F), almost echoing the conditions of the previous month. In the month of December, the average temperature in Motsie dips to a refreshing 13.8°C (56.8°F) during the night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Motsie is 51%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall in Motsie, 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.

Daylight

December has the longest days of the year in Motsie, Lesotho, with an average of 14h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Motsie, sunrise is at 04:58 and sunset at 18:53. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:08 and sunset at 19:11 SAST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Motsie is 11.5h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 6 in December translates into this advice:
Guard against overexposure. Protection from sun-induced harm is essential. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades.

Frequently asked questions

During December, Motsie experiences an average high-temperature of 25.5°C (77.9°F) and a low-temperature of 13.8°C (56.8°F).

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

The month with the most rainfall in Motsie, Lesotho, is December, when the rain falls for 15.7 days and typically aggregates up to 71mm (2.8") of precipitation.

In Motsie, in December, during 15.7 rainfall days, 71mm (2.8") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

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

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

The average day length in December in Motsie is 14h and 2min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 04:58 and sunset at 18:53. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:08 and sunset at 19:11 SAST.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 11.5h.

The months with the highest UV index in Motsie are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

In Motsie, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Motsie, 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
Motsie, 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
Motsie, 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
Motsie, 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
Motsie, 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
Motsie, 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
Motsie, 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
Motsie, 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
Motsie, 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
Motsie, 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
Motsie, 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
Motsie, 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
Motsie, 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).