December weather forecastRakotoane, Lesotho
December
Weather in December
The first month of the summer, December, is also an enjoyable month in Rakotoane, Lesotho, with an average temperature ranging between max 19.5°C (67.1°F) and min 8.6°C (47.5°F).Temperature
December is marked by an average high-temperature of a still enjoyable 19.5°C (67.1°F), almost identical to the preceding month. Rakotoane throughout December, records an average low-temperature of 8.6°C (47.5°F).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December in Rakotoane is 65%.Rainfall
In Rakotoane, during December, the rain falls for 21.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 117mm (4.61") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 145.7 rainfall days, and 641mm (25.24") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Rakotoane, snow does not fall in January through March and 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 04:59 and sunset at 18:50. On the last day of December, in Rakotoane, Lesotho, sunrise is at 05:09 and sunset at 19:07 SAST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 11.2h.UV index
January through March, August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the highest UV index in Rakotoane. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In December, a regular UV index of 4 translates into these guidelines:
Make use of precautions - Shielding skin and eyes from injury is a requirement. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Rakotoane, 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
Rakotoane, 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
Rakotoane, 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
Rakotoane, 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
Rakotoane, 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
Rakotoane, 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
Rakotoane, 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
Rakotoane, 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
Rakotoane, 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
Rakotoane, 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
Rakotoane, 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
Rakotoane, 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
Rakotoane, 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).
