December weather forecast
Howick, New Zealand

December

Weather in December

The first month of the summer, December, is an agreeable month in Howick, New Zealand, with an average temperature varying between 20.5°C (68.9°F) and 15°C (59°F).

Temperature

The shift into December finds Howick at an average high-temperature of an agreeable 20.5°C (68.9°F), closely comparable to November's conditions. December witnesses an average nighttime temperature of 15°C (59°F) in Howick.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Howick is 79%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 13.7 days. Throughout December, 53mm (2.09") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 174 rainfall days, and 593mm (23.35") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the longest days of the year in Howick, New Zealand, with an average of 14h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 8:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 8:42 pm NZDT.

Sunshine

With an average of 7.8h of sunshine, December has the most sunshine of the year in Howick.

UV index

January through April and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 5 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Ensure safety - Imperative it is to shield skin and eyes from damage. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Howick?
The high-temperature, in December, in Howick, records 20.5°C (68.9°F), while the low-temperature is 15°C (59°F).
What is the average humidity in December in Howick?
In Howick, New Zealand, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.
How much does it rain in Howick in December?
In Howick, in December, it is raining for 13.7 days, with typically 53mm (2.09") of accumulated precipitation.
When are the longest days in Howick?
The month with the longest days in Howick, New Zealand, is December, with an average of 14h and 36min of daylight.
How many hours of daylight does Howick have in December?
The average day length in December is 14h and 38min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Howick?
In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 8:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 8:42 pm NZDT.
What month has the most sunshine in Howick?
December has the most sunshine of the year in Howick, New Zealand, with an average of 7.8h of sunshine.
How many hours of sunshine does Howick have in December?
In Howick, New Zealand, the average sunshine duration in December is 7.8h.
What is the month with the highest UV index in Howick?
January through April and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Howick.
What is the UV index reading in December in Howick?
The average daily maximum UV index in December in Howick is 5. 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 - Howick, New Zealand
Average temperature in December
Howick, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in December: 20.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (22.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (13.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 15°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (16.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (9.8°C).

Average pressure in December - Howick, New Zealand
Average pressure in December
Howick, New Zealand
  • Average pressure in December: 1015.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1018.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1014.7mbar).

Average wind speed in December - Howick, New Zealand
Average wind speed in December
Howick, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in December: 15.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (18.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (13.2km/h).

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are August and September (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (77%).

Average rainfall in December - Howick, New Zealand
Average rainfall in December
Howick, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in December: 53mm

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

Average rainfall days in December - Howick, New Zealand
Average rainfall days in December
Howick, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.8 days).

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Howick, New Zealand
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Howick, New Zealand
  • Average daylight in December: 14h and 4min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are August and September (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December - Howick, New Zealand
Average sunshine days in December
Howick, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (16.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.1 days).

Average UV index in December - Howick, New Zealand
Average UV index in December
Howick, New Zealand
  • Average UV index in December: 5

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

Average cloud cover in December - Howick, New Zealand
Average cloud cover in December
Howick, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 41).

Average visibility in December - Howick, New Zealand
Average visibility in December
Howick, New Zealand
  • Average visibility in December: 10km

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

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