December weather forecast
Bluff, New Zealand

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the summer in Bluff, is an enjoyable month, with an average temperature varying between 9°C (48.2°F) and 16.8°C (62.2°F).

Temperature

Bluff marks the onset of December with an average high-temperature of an enjoyable 16.8°C (62.2°F), subtly divergent from November's 14.7°C (58.5°F). During the month of December, Bluff anticipates a mean low-temperature of 9°C (48.2°F).

Humidity

January, October through December, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are the least humid months in Bluff.

Rainfall

In Bluff, during December, the rain falls for 17.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 65mm (2.56") of precipitation. In Bluff, during the entire year, the rain falls for 219.7 days and collects up to 744mm (29.29") of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

With an average of 15h and 48min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year in Bluff, New Zealand.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 9:21 pm. On the last day of December, in Bluff, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 9:42 pm NZDT.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine in Bluff is December, with an average of 9.7h of sunshine.

UV index

January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the highest UV index in Bluff. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 4 in December translates into these instructions:
Heed the precautions - Suggestions to avoid sunburn are made. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Bluff?
In Bluff, 16.8°C (62.2°F) is the average high-temperature and 9°C (48.2°F) is the average low-temperature during December.
What are the least humid months in Bluff?
The months with the lowest humidity in Bluff are January, October through December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.
What is the average humidity in December in Bluff?
The average relative humidity in December is 79%.
How much does it rain in Bluff in December?
In Bluff, in December, it is raining for 17.7 days, with typically 65mm (2.56") of accumulated precipitation.
When it does not snow in Bluff?
In Bluff, New Zealand, snow does not fall in January through April, June, July, October through December.
When are the longest days in Bluff?
December has the longest days of the year in Bluff, New Zealand, with an average of 15h and 48min of daylight.
What is the average length of the day in December in Bluff?
In Bluff, New Zealand, the average day length in December is 15h and 46min.
When are sunrise and sunset in December in Bluff?
In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 9:21 pm. On the last day of the month, in Bluff, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 9:42 pm NZDT.
What month has the most sunshine in Bluff?
The month with the most sunshine is December, with an average of 9.7h of sunshine.
How many hours of sunshine does Bluff have in December?
In Bluff, the average sunshine duration in December is 9.7h.
What are the months with the highest UV index in Bluff?
January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the highest UV index in Bluff, New Zealand.
What is the UV index reading in December in Bluff?
In Bluff, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December - Bluff, New Zealand
Average temperature in December
Bluff, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in December: 16.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (17.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (9.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (10.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (5.2°C).

Average pressure in December - Bluff, New Zealand
Average pressure in December
Bluff, New Zealand
  • Average pressure in December: 1010.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1015.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1009.2mbar).

Average wind speed in December - Bluff, New Zealand
Average wind speed in December
Bluff, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in December: 16km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (19.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (15km/h).

Average humidity in December - Bluff, New Zealand
Average humidity in December
Bluff, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, October, November and December (79%).

Average rainfall in December - Bluff, New Zealand
Average rainfall in December
Bluff, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in December: 65mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are January and November (76mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (46mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Bluff, New Zealand
Average rainfall days in December
Bluff, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in December: 17.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (21.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (15.7 days).

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

The month with the highest snowfall is August (13mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, June, July, October, November and December (0mm).

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

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are August and September (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, June, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Bluff, New Zealand
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Bluff, New Zealand
  • Average daylight in December: 15h and 5min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December - Bluff, New Zealand
Average sunshine days in December
Bluff, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (11.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (7.1 days).

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

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March and December (UV index 4).
The month with the lowest UV index is June (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December - Bluff, New Zealand
Average cloud cover in December
Bluff, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 49).

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

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

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