Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
Kingston experiences a minor temperature shift with the start of December, with average high-temperatures moving from a cool 12.5°C (54.5°F) in November to a moderate 15.6°C (60.1°F). Kingston reports an average low-temperature of 5.5°C (41.9°F) during the nights of December.Humidity
The months with the lowest humidity are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall in Kingston is December, when the rain falls for 18.3 days and typically aggregates up to 71mm (2.8") of precipitation.Snowfall
In Kingston, snow does not fall in January, February and December.Daylight
With an average of 15h and 36min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 9:15 pm. On the last day of December, in Kingston, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 9:36 pm NZDT.
Sunshine
December has the most sunshine of the year in Kingston, with an average of 11h of sunshine.UV index
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 4 leads to the following instructions:
Make use of precautions - Suggestions to resist sunburn are communicated. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average December temperature in Kingston?
What are the least humid months in Kingston?
What is the average humidity in December in Kingston?
What is the wettest month in Kingston?
How much does it rain in Kingston in December?
When it does not snow in Kingston?
Does it snow in Kingston in December?
When are the longest days in Kingston?
How many hours of daylight does Kingston have in December?
What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Kingston?
What month has the most sunshine in Kingston?
How many hours of sunshine does Kingston have in December?
When is the highest UV index in Kingston?
How high is the UV index in December in Kingston?
Average temperature in December
Kingston, New Zealand
- Average high temperature in December: 15.6°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (17°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (3.7°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 5.5°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is January (6.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (-2.4°C).
Average pressure in December
Kingston, New Zealand
- Average pressure in December: 1011.5mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1016.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1010.6mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Kingston, New Zealand
- Average wind speed in December: 9.9km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and August (8.4km/h).
Average humidity in December
Kingston, New Zealand
- Average humidity in December: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and December (76%).
Average rainfall in December
Kingston, New Zealand
- Average rainfall in December: 71mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (71mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (29mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Kingston, New Zealand
- Average rainfall days in December: 18.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (10.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Kingston, New Zealand
- Average snowfall in December: 0mm
The month with the highest snowfall is July (51mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February and December (0mm).
Average snowfall days in December
Kingston, New Zealand
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is July (3.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January and February (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Kingston, 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: 11h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
Kingston, New Zealand
- Average sunshine days in December: 10.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is June (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (8.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Kingston, New Zealand
- Average UV index in December: 4
The months with the highest UV index are January and December (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are May and July (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Kingston, New Zealand
- Average cloud cover in December: 44
The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 42).
Average visibility in December
Kingston, New Zealand
- Average visibility in December: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are January and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are June, July and August (7km).
Kingston, New Zealand
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