December weather forecast
Balclutha, New Zealand

December

Weather in December

The first month of the summer, December, is a refreshing month in Balclutha, New Zealand, with temperature in the range of an average high of 16.3°C (61.3°F) and an average low of 8.8°C (47.8°F).

Temperature

The average high-temperature in December, at an enjoyable 16.3°C (61.3°F), reveals a modest deviation from November's 14.3°C (57.7°F). Throughout December, Balclutha registers a consistent average low-temperature of 8.8°C (47.8°F).

Humidity

In Balclutha, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

In Balclutha, in December, it is raining for 18.5 days, with typically 54mm (2.13") of accumulated precipitation. In Balclutha, during the entire year, the rain falls for 189 days and collects up to 513mm (20.2") of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Balclutha, snow does not fall in January through April, June, October through December.

Daylight

With an average of 15h and 42min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 9:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 9:35 pm NZDT.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine is December, with an average of 10.3h of sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 4 translates into the following recommendations:
Safety measures are advised. Light-skinned individuals may experience burns in under half an hour. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Balclutha?
In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Balclutha, New Zealand, are 16.3°C (61.3°F) and 8.8°C (47.8°F) respectively.
What is the average humidity in December in Balclutha?
In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.
How many days does it rain in December in Balclutha?
In Balclutha, in December, it is raining for 18.5 days, with typically 54mm (2.13") of accumulated precipitation.
When it does not snow in Balclutha?
In Balclutha, snow does not fall in January through April, June, October through December.
When are the longest days in Balclutha?
With an average of 15h and 42min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year.
How many hours of daylight does Balclutha have in December?
In December, the average day length in Balclutha is 15h and 43min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Balclutha?
In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 9:14 pm. On the last day of the month, in Balclutha, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 9:35 pm NZDT.
What month has the most sunshine in Balclutha?
The month with the most sunshine is December, with an average of 10.3h of sunshine.
How long on average sun shines in December in Balclutha?
The average sunshine duration in December in Balclutha, New Zealand, is 10.3h.
What is the UV index intensity in December in Balclutha?
In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Balclutha, New Zealand, is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December - Balclutha, New Zealand
Average temperature in December
Balclutha, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in December: 16.3°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are January and February (17.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (8.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 8.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (9.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (3.8°C).

Average pressure in December - Balclutha, New Zealand
Average pressure in December
Balclutha, New Zealand
  • Average pressure in December: 1010.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1016.1mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are September and November (1009.7mbar).

Average wind speed in December - Balclutha, New Zealand
Average wind speed in December
Balclutha, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in December: 14.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (16.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (13.5km/h).

Average humidity in December - Balclutha, New Zealand
Average humidity in December
Balclutha, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (78%).

Average rainfall in December - Balclutha, New Zealand
Average rainfall in December
Balclutha, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in December: 54mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (64mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (26mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Balclutha, New Zealand
Average rainfall days in December
Balclutha, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in December: 18.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (13.1 days).

Average snowfall in December - Balclutha, New Zealand
Average snowfall in December
Balclutha, New Zealand
  • Average snowfall in December: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is August (11mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, June, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December - Balclutha, New Zealand
Average snowfall days in December
Balclutha, New Zealand
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is August (0.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Balclutha, New Zealand
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Balclutha, New Zealand
  • Average daylight in December: 15h and 4min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 10h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December - Balclutha, New Zealand
Average sunshine days in December
Balclutha, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (14.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (8.5 days).

Average UV index in December - Balclutha, New Zealand
Average UV index in December
Balclutha, New Zealand
  • Average UV index in December: 4

The month with the highest UV index is January (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December - Balclutha, New Zealand
Average cloud cover in December
Balclutha, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

The months with the most cloud cover are October and November (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 42).

Average visibility in December - Balclutha, New Zealand
Average visibility in December
Balclutha, New Zealand
  • Average visibility in December: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are June and July (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December (9km).

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