December weather forecastTsikoane, Lesotho
December
Weather in December
Rounding up the year, December emerges as the wettest month in Tsikoane with the highest rainfall of 71mm (2.8") throughout the year. It is a month enveloped in a summer vibe with high temperatures, rising humidity, and long sunshine hours. Despite this, the increase in rainfall accentuates the summer's freshness. Even with the highest amount of rainfall days recorded, December offers abundant sunshine with a UV index of 6. Hence, it retains a balance between rainy and sunny days, creating a lively ambience for Tsikoane's year-end weather.Temperature
The commencement of December records an average high-temperature of a still warm 25.5°C (77.9°F), barely varying from November's 24.2°C (75.6°F). In Tsikoane, an average low-temperature of 13.8°C (56.8°F) is recorded during December nights.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity in Tsikoane is 51%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall in Tsikoane is December, when the rain falls for 15.7 days and typically aggregates up to 71mm (2.8") of precipitation.Snowfall
In Tsikoane, Lesotho, snow does not fall in January through May, September through December.Daylight
December has the longest days of the year, with an average of 14h and 0min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:01 and sunset at 18:52. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 05:12 and sunset at 19:09 SAST.
Sunshine
In Tsikoane, 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 of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 6 translates into the following recommendations:
Use measures and accept sun safety conventions. Guarding against skin and eye trauma is of high priority. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Tsikoane, 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
Tsikoane, 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
Tsikoane, 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
Tsikoane, 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
Tsikoane, 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
Tsikoane, 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
Tsikoane, 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
Tsikoane, 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
Tsikoane, 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
Tsikoane, 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
Tsikoane, 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
Tsikoane, 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
Tsikoane, 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).
