December weather forecast
Hector, New Zealand

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the summer in Hector, is an enjoyable month, with an average temperature ranging between min 12.1°C (53.8°F) and max 16.8°C (62.2°F).

Temperature

Hector's shift into December is marked by a subtle change to an enjoyable 16.8°C (62.2°F) from November's 14.7°C (58.5°F) in temperature. Hector records a negligible downturn from daytime temperatures, averaging a low of 12.1°C (53.8°F) in the month of December.

Humidity

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

Rainfall

In Hector, in December, during 18.8 rainfall days, 149mm (5.87") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Hector, New Zealand, during the entire year, the rain falls for 222.4 days and collects up to 1480mm (58.27") of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Hector, snow does not fall in January through June, August through December.

Daylight

With an average of 15h and 6min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year in Hector, New Zealand.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 8:50 pm. On the last day of December, in Hector, New Zealand, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 9:09 pm NZDT.

Sunshine

December has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 8.8h of sunshine.

UV index

In Hector, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 4 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Make use of precautions - Suggestions to resist sunburn are communicated. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Hector?
December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 16.8°C (62.2°F) and a low-temperature of 12.1°C (53.8°F).
What is the most humid month in Hector?
December is the most humid month in Hector, with an average relative humidity of 82%.
What is the average humidity in December in Hector?
In December, the average relative humidity in Hector, New Zealand, is 82%.
How many days does it rain in December in Hector?
In December, in Hector, the rain falls for 18.8 days. Throughout December, 149mm (5.87") of precipitation is accumulated.
When it does not snow in Hector?
In Hector, snow does not fall in January through June, August through December.
When are the longest days in Hector?
The month with the longest days is December, with an average of 15h and 6min of daylight.
What is the average length of the day in December in Hector?
In December, the average day length in Hector, New Zealand, is 15h and 8min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Hector?
In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 8:50 pm. On the last day of the month, in Hector, New Zealand, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 9:09 pm NZDT.
What month has the most sunshine in Hector?
The month with the most sunshine in Hector, New Zealand, is December, with an average of 8.8h of sunshine.
How many hours of sunshine does Hector have in December?
The average sunshine duration in December in Hector, New Zealand, is 8.8h.
What is the UV index reading in December in Hector?
The average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December - Hector, New Zealand
Average temperature in December
Hector, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in December: 16.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (18.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (10.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 12.1°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are January and February (13.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (7.2°C).

Average pressure in December - Hector, New Zealand
Average pressure in December
Hector, New Zealand
  • Average pressure in December: 1013.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1017.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1012.5mbar).

Average wind speed in December - Hector, New Zealand
Average wind speed in December
Hector, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in December: 13.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (15.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (12km/h).

Average humidity in December - Hector, New Zealand
Average humidity in December
Hector, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (79%).

Average rainfall in December - Hector, New Zealand
Average rainfall in December
Hector, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in December: 149mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (153mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (69mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Hector, New Zealand
Average rainfall days in December
Hector, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in December: 18.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (22.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (14.2 days).

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

The month with the highest snowfall is July (1mm).
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 - Hector, New Zealand
Average snowfall days in December
Hector, 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 - Hector, New Zealand
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Hector, 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: 8h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 8h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

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

The month with the most sunshine days is March (13 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (7.1 days).

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

The months with the highest UV index are January and February (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 3).

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

The month with the most cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 43).

Average visibility in December - Hector, New Zealand
Average visibility in December
Hector, 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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