Weather in December
December in Ashburton showcases typical summer weather. The temperature wedge between November and December is small. With the highest sunlight hours of 15.4, December stands as the sunniest month of the year. On the other hand, rainfall patterns fall in line with those of the colder months, serving as an anomaly in an otherwise summer-dominated month. Hence, December in Ashburton brings a unique blend of high temperatures and sun-filled days, offset by the mild threat of rains.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 8:58 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 9:18 pm NZDT.
[Resources]Temperature
With the start of December, Ashburton measures an average high-temperature of a pleasant 22°C (71.6°F), not significantly differing from November's 19.9°C (67.8°F). Ashburton experiences a drastic reduction from day temperatures to an average low of 9.9°C (49.8°F) in December.Rainfall
In Ashburton, in December, 56mm (2.2") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, 696mm (27.4") of rain is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 15h and 24min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 8:58 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 9:18 pm NZDT.
Frequently asked questions
What is the temperature in December in Ashburton?
The high-temperature, in December, in Ashburton, records 22°C (71.6°F), while the low-temperature is 9.9°C (49.8°F).
How much does it rain in Ashburton in December?
Throughout December, in Ashburton, New Zealand, 56mm (2.2") of precipitation is accumulated.
When are the longest days in Ashburton?
December has the longest days of the year in Ashburton, with an average of 15h and 24min of daylight.
How many hours of daylight does Ashburton have in December?
The average day length in December in Ashburton, New Zealand, is 15h and 24min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Ashburton?
On the first day of December in Ashburton, New Zealand, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 8:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 9:18 pm NZDT.
Average temperature in December
Ashburton, New Zealand
- Average high temperature in December: 22°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (23.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (10.7°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 9.9°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is January (11.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (0.5°C).
Average rainfall in December
Ashburton, New Zealand
- Average rainfall in December: 56.2mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (66.1mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (43.7mm).
Average daylight in December
Ashburton, New Zealand
- Average daylight in December: 15h and 2min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).
Ashburton, New Zealand
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