December weather forecast
Brightwater, New Zealand

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the summer in Brightwater, is still a refreshing month, with an average temperature ranging between max 18.9°C (66°F) and min 10.4°C (50.7°F).

Temperature

Brightwater marks the arrival of December with an average high-temperature of a still refreshing 18.9°C (66°F), hardly different from November's 16.7°C (62.1°F). Throughout the month of December, Brightwater witnesses an average temperature of 10.4°C (50.7°F).

Humidity

In Brightwater, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 14.5 days and accumulates 68mm (2.68") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through June, August through December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

December has the longest days of the year in Brightwater, with an average of 15h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 8:44 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 9:04 pm NZDT.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine in Brightwater is December, with an average of 10.2h of sunshine.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 4 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Prioritize safety - The need to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is emphasized. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades.

Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?
In December, in Brightwater, the average high-temperature is 18.9°C (66°F), and the average low-temperature is 10.4°C (50.7°F).
What is the average humidity in December?
In Brightwater, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.
What is the rainiest month?
December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 14.5 days and accumulates 68mm (2.68") of precipitation.
How many days does it rain in December?
In Brightwater, in December, during 14.5 rainfall days, 68mm (2.68") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
When it does not snow?
In Brightwater, snow does not fall in January through June, August through December.
When are the longest days?
December has the longest days of the year, with an average of 15h and 6min of daylight.
What is the average length of the day in December?
In Brightwater, the average day length in December is 15h and 7min.
When are sunrise and sunset in December?
In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 8:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 9:04 pm NZDT.
What month has the most sunshine?
December has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 10.2h of sunshine.
How long on average sun shines in December?
The average sunshine duration in December is 10.2h.
What is the UV index reading in December?
In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Brightwater, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in December: 18.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (20.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (10.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 10.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (11.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (3.8°C).

Average pressure in December
Brightwater, New Zealand
  • Average pressure in December: 1013.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1017.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1012.5mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Brightwater, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (11.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.9km/h).

Average humidity in December
Brightwater, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and August (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Brightwater, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in December: 68mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (68mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (31mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Brightwater, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in December: 14.5 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are October and December (14.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Brightwater, New Zealand
  • Average snowfall in December: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is July (2mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Brightwater, New Zealand
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is July (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Brightwater, New Zealand
  • Average daylight in December: 15h and 1min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 10h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 7h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Brightwater, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.2 days

The months with the most sunshine days are February and March (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (13.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Brightwater, 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
Brightwater, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in December: 35

The months with the most cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 36).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Brightwater, New Zealand
  • Average visibility in December: 9km

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

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