December weather forecastThabaneng, Lesotho

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the summer in Thabaneng, is still a warm month, 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

Thabaneng's shift into December is marked by a subtle change to a still moderately hot 25.5°C (77.9°F) from November's 24.2°C (75.6°F) in temperature. The nights of December in Thabaneng anticipate an average low-temperature of 13.8°C (56.8°F).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 51%.

Rainfall

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

Snowfall

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

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 05:01 and sunset at 18:56. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:12 and sunset at 19:14 SAST.

Sunshine

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 in Thabaneng. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 6 translates into the following recommendations:
Skirt overexposure. People with light complexions might get scorched in under 20 minutes. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 25.5°C (77.9°F) and 13.8°C (56.8°F) respectively.

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

December is the month with the most rainfall in Thabaneng. Rain falls for 15.7 days and accumulates 71mm (2.8") of precipitation.

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

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

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

The average day length in December is 14h and 2min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:01 and sunset at 18:56. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:12 and sunset at 19:14 SAST.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 11.5h.

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

In Thabaneng, 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 exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Thabaneng, 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
Thabaneng, 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
Thabaneng, 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
Thabaneng, 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
Thabaneng, 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
Thabaneng, 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
Thabaneng, 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
Thabaneng, 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
Thabaneng, 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
Thabaneng, 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
Thabaneng, 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
Thabaneng, 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
Thabaneng, 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).