December weather forecast
Karitane, New Zealand

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the summer in Karitane, is also a moderate month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 10.5°C (50.9°F) and 14.7°C (58.5°F).

Temperature

December is marked by an average high-temperature of a still moderate 14.7°C (58.5°F), almost identical to the preceding month. An average low-temperature of 10.5°C (50.9°F) characterizes Karitane's December nights.

Humidity

March and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are the most humid months in Karitane.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 14 days. Throughout December, 34mm (1.34") of precipitation is accumulated. In Karitane, during the entire year, the rain falls for 150.6 days and collects up to 357mm (14.06") of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Karitane, New Zealand, snow does not fall in January through July, September through December.

Daylight

December has the longest days of the year in Karitane, with an average of 15h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 5:43 am and sunset at 9:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 9:29 pm NZDT.

Sunshine

With an average of 10.6h of sunshine, December has the most sunshine of the year in Karitane.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Karitane are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 4 during December translates into the following guidance:
Safety measures are advised. Light-skinned individuals may experience burns in under half an hour. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Karitane?
In Karitane, 14.7°C (58.5°F) is the average high-temperature and 10.5°C (50.9°F) is the average low-temperature during December.
What is the most humid month in Karitane?
March and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are most humid months.
What is the average humidity in December in Karitane?
In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.
How much does it rain in Karitane in December?
In Karitane, New Zealand, during December, the rain falls for 14 days and regularly aggregates up to 34mm (1.34") of precipitation.
When it does not snow in Karitane?
January through July, September through December are months without snowfall in Karitane.
When are the longest days in Karitane?
The month with the longest days in Karitane, New Zealand, is December, with an average of 15h and 36min of daylight.
How many hours of daylight does Karitane have in December?
In December, the average day length in Karitane is 15h and 38min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Karitane?
In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:43 am and sunset at 9:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 9:29 pm NZDT.
What month has the most sunshine in Karitane?
The month with the most sunshine in Karitane, New Zealand, is December, with an average of 10.6h of sunshine.
How long on average sun shines in December in Karitane?
In Karitane, the average sunshine duration in December is 10.6h.
What are the months with the highest UV index in Karitane?
The months with the highest UV index in Karitane are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4.
What is the UV index reading in December in Karitane?
The average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Karitane, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in December: 14.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (15.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (9.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 10.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (11.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (6.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Karitane, New Zealand
  • Average pressure in December: 1010.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1016.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1009.7mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Karitane, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in December: 19.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (21.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (18.4km/h).

Average humidity in December
Karitane, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Karitane, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in December: 34mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (43mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (16mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Karitane, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in December: 14 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is March (11.1 days).

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

The month with the highest snowfall is August (3mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Karitane, 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, May, October and December (0 days).

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

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

  • Average sunshine in December: 10h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Karitane, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (13.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Karitane, New Zealand
  • Average UV index in December: 4

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Karitane, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in December
Karitane, 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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