December weather forecast
Tau, Lesotho

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the summer in Tau, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25.5°C (77.9°F) and 13.8°C (56.8°F).

Temperature

The onset of December notes an average high-temperature of a still warm 25.5°C (77.9°F), subtly shifted from November's 24.2°C (75.6°F). The temperature in Tau dips to an average of 13.8°C (56.8°F) during December nights.

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

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

Daylight

With an average of 14h and 0min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year.
On the first day of December in Tau, sunrise is at 05:00 and sunset at 18:52. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:11 and sunset at 19:09 SAST.

Sunshine

In Tau, Lesotho, 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 threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, the UV index of 6 transforms into the following advice:
Enforce precautions and stick to sun safety measures. Preservation from skin and eye damage is essential. Limit direct sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the time of the most intense UV radiation, noting that shade structures may not provide total sun protection. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Tau in December?
In Tau, 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 Tau?
In Tau, Lesotho, the average relative humidity in December is 51%.
What is the rainiest month in Tau?
December is the month with the most rainfall in Tau, Lesotho. Rain falls for 15.7 days and accumulates 71mm (2.8") of precipitation.
How much does it rain in Tau in December?
In Tau, in December, during 15.7 rainfall days, 71mm (2.8") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
When it does not snow in Tau?
January through May, September through December are months without snowfall in Tau.
When are the longest days in Tau?
December has the longest days of the year in Tau, Lesotho, with an average of 14h and 0min of daylight.
What is the average length of the day in December in Tau?
The average day length in December in Tau, Lesotho, is 13h and 58min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Tau?
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 05:00 and sunset at 18:52. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:11 and sunset at 19:09 SAST.
How long on average sun shines in December in Tau?
The average sunshine duration in December in Tau, Lesotho, is 11.5h.
What are the months with the highest UV index in Tau?
January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Tau, Lesotho.
How high is the UV index in December in Tau?
In Tau, Lesotho, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Tau, 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
Tau, 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
Tau, 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
Tau, 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
Tau, 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
Tau, 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
Tau, 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
Tau, 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
Tau, 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
Tau, 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
Tau, 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
Tau, 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
Tau, 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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