December weather forecast
Phafoli, Lesotho

December

Weather in December

The first month of the summer, December, is also a moderately hot month in Phafoli, Lesotho, with temperature in the range of an average low of 13.8°C (56.8°F) and an average high of 25.5°C (77.9°F).

Temperature

With the onset of December, the average high-temperature registers at a still moderately hot 25.5°C (77.9°F), subtly different from November's 24.2°C (75.6°F). Phafoli's temperature drops to an average low of 13.8°C (56.8°F) during the nights of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Phafoli, Lesotho, is 51%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall in Phafoli. 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

The month with the longest days is December, with an average of 14h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 05:00 and sunset at 18:56. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:11 and sunset at 19:13 SAST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Phafoli is 11.5h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Phafoli are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 6 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Avoid overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can burn in under 20 minutes. Attempt to stay under shade and limit exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Remember, devices such as parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Phafoli in December?
In Phafoli, 25.5°C (77.9°F) is the average high-temperature and 13.8°C (56.8°F) is the average low-temperature during December.
What is the average humidity in December in Phafoli?
In December, the average relative humidity in Phafoli is 51%.
What is the rainiest month in Phafoli?
December is the month with the most rainfall in Phafoli, Lesotho. Rain falls for 15.7 days and accumulates 71mm (2.8") of precipitation.
How many days does it rain in December in Phafoli?
In Phafoli, Lesotho, during December, the rain falls for 15.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 71mm (2.8") of precipitation.
When it does not snow in Phafoli?
In Phafoli, snow does not fall in January through May, September through December.
When are the longest days in Phafoli?
December has the longest days of the year, with an average of 14h and 0min of daylight.
How many hours of daylight does Phafoli have in December?
In Phafoli, the average day length in December is 14h and 1min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Phafoli?
In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:00 and sunset at 18:56. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:11 and sunset at 19:13 SAST.
How many hours of sunshine does Phafoli have in December?
In Phafoli, the average sunshine duration in December is 11.5h.
When is the highest UV index in Phafoli?
The months with the highest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.
How high is the UV index in December in Phafoli?
In Phafoli, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Phafoli, 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
Phafoli, 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
Phafoli, 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
Phafoli, 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
Phafoli, 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
Phafoli, 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
Phafoli, 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
Phafoli, 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
Phafoli, 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 3min

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
Phafoli, 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
Phafoli, 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
Phafoli, 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
Phafoli, 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).

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