December weather forecast
Ratau, Lesotho

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Weather in December

December brings with it a bittersweet change as the year draws to close. With temperatures peaking at 25.5°C (77.9°F), it marks one of the warmer months of the year. The higher rainfall of 71mm (2.8") ushers in a sense of freshness across the city. Even with the shorter daylight of about 14 hours, there’s plenty of sunshine with an average of about 11.5 hours daily. On a clear day, breathtaking sunsets can be observed adding to the overall charm of this vibrant city.

Temperature

December's weather in Ratau records an average high-temperature of a still warm 25.5°C (77.9°F), showing little deviation from November. Ratau records an average temperature drop to a mild 13.8°C (56.8°F) in December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

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

Snowfall

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

Daylight

December has the longest days of the year in Ratau, with an average of 14h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Ratau, sunrise is at 05:01 and sunset at 18:54. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:12 and sunset at 19:12 SAST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Ratau 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 value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 6 leads to the following instructions:
Guard against overexposure. Protection from sun-induced harm is essential. Stay in the shade and limit direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is particularly strong. Remember, however, that shade structures may not provide complete protection. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Ratau in December?

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

What is the average humidity in December in Ratau?

In December, the average relative humidity is 51%.

What is the rainiest month in Ratau?

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

How many days does it rain in December in Ratau?

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

When it does not snow in Ratau?

January through May, September through December are months without snowfall.

When are the longest days in Ratau?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Ratau?

In Ratau, the average day length in December is 13h and 59min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Ratau?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:01 and sunset at 18:54. On the last day of the month, in Ratau, Lesotho, sunrise is at 05:12 and sunset at 19:12 SAST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Ratau?

The average sunshine duration in December in Ratau is 11.5h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Ratau?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Ratau?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Ratau, Lesotho

Average temperature in December - Ratau, 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).

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Average pressure in December
Ratau, Lesotho

Average pressure in December - Ratau, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Ratau, Lesotho

Average wind speed in December - Ratau, 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).

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Average humidity in December
Ratau, Lesotho

Average humidity in December - Ratau, 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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Ratau, Lesotho

Average rainfall in December - Ratau, 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).

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Average rainfall days in December
Ratau, Lesotho

Average rainfall days in December - Ratau, 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).

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Average snowfall in December
Ratau, Lesotho

Average snowfall in December - Ratau, 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).

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Average snowfall days in December
Ratau, Lesotho

Average snowfall days in December - Ratau, 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).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Ratau, Lesotho

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ratau, 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).

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Average sunshine days in December
Ratau, Lesotho

Average sunshine days in December - Ratau, 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).

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Average UV index in December
Ratau, Lesotho

Average UV index in December - Ratau, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Ratau, Lesotho

Average cloud cover in December - Ratau, 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).

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Average visibility in December
Ratau, Lesotho

Average visibility in December - Ratau, 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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