December weather forecast
Kuaotunu, New Zealand

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the summer in Kuaotunu, is still a comfortable month, with an average temperature ranging between max 19.5°C (67.1°F) and min 15.5°C (59.9°F).

Temperature

December brings a marginal elevation to a still enjoyable 19.5°C (67.1°F) from November's 17.5°C (63.5°F) in Kuaotunu's average high-temperatures. Kuaotunu notes an average temperature descent to a moderate 15.5°C (59.9°F) in December, a small shift from its daytime peak.

Humidity

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

Rainfall

In Kuaotunu, in December, it is raining for 15 days, with typically 73mm (2.87") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 180 rainfall days, and 716mm (28.19") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the longest days of the year, with an average of 14h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 8:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 8:39 pm NZDT.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine is December, with an average of 8.3h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through April and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 5 during December translates into the following guidance:
Guard yourself - An obligation to protect skin and eyes from harm exists. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.

Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?
The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 19.5°C (67.1°F) and 15.5°C (59.9°F) respectively.
What is the most humid month?
The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 81%.
What is the average humidity in December?
The average relative humidity in December is 81%.
How much does it rain in December?
In Kuaotunu, in December, during 15 rainfall days, 73mm (2.87") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
When are the longest days?
The month with the longest days is December, with an average of 14h and 36min of daylight.
What is the average length of the day in December?
In December, the average day length is 14h and 37min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in December?
On the first day of December in Kuaotunu, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 8:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 8:39 pm NZDT.
What month has the most sunshine?
December has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 8.3h of sunshine.
How many hours of sunshine does Kuaotunu have in December?
The average sunshine duration in December is 8.3h.
When is the highest UV index?
January through April and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index.
What is the UV index reading in December?
In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. 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 - Kuaotunu, New Zealand
Average temperature in December
Kuaotunu, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in December: 19.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (21.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (13.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 15.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (17.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (10.2°C).

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1018.2mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are January and September (1014.7mbar).

Average wind speed in December - Kuaotunu, New Zealand
Average wind speed in December
Kuaotunu, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in December: 16.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (21.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (15.5km/h).

Average humidity in December - Kuaotunu, New Zealand
Average humidity in December
Kuaotunu, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March, April, May and July (78%).

Average rainfall in December - Kuaotunu, New Zealand
Average rainfall in December
Kuaotunu, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in December: 73mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (84mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (37mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Kuaotunu, New Zealand
Average rainfall days in December
Kuaotunu, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in December: 15 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (10.6 days).

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Kuaotunu, New Zealand
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Kuaotunu, 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: 8h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 8h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December - Kuaotunu, New Zealand
Average sunshine days in December
Kuaotunu, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (15.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (8.4 days).

Average UV index in December - Kuaotunu, New Zealand
Average UV index in December
Kuaotunu, 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 - Kuaotunu, New Zealand
Average cloud cover in December
Kuaotunu, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The months with the most cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 36).

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