December weather forecastMphoto, Lesotho

December

Weather in December

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

Temperature

The commencement of December records an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 25.5°C (77.9°F), barely varying from November's 24.2°C (75.6°F). The average low-temperature, in December, in Mphoto, is a moderate 13.8°C (56.8°F).

Humidity

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

Daylight

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

Sunshine

In Mphoto, 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 value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 6 transforms into these recommendations:
Undertake precautions and comply with sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye injury is vital. Stay out of direct sunlight and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest, but remember that shade devices may not offer full sun protection. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Mphoto are 25.5°C (77.9°F) and 13.8°C (56.8°F) respectively.

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

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

In Mphoto, during December, the rain falls for 15.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 71mm (2.8") of precipitation.

January through May, September through December are months without snowfall in Mphoto, Lesotho.

The month with the longest days in Mphoto is December, with an average of 14h and 0min of daylight.

In December, the average day length in Mphoto, Lesotho, is 14h and 0min.

On the first day of December in Mphoto, 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.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Mphoto is 11.5h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Mphoto, Lesotho, is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Mphoto, 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
Mphoto, 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
Mphoto, 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
Mphoto, 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
Mphoto, 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
Mphoto, 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
Mphoto, 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
Mphoto, 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
Mphoto, 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
Mphoto, 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
Mphoto, 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
Mphoto, 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
Mphoto, 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).