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
December
Weather in December
Temperature
The average high-temperature mildly increases in December, edging from a frosty 8°C (46.4°F) in November to a cool 11.1°C (52°F). The average temperature drops to a wintry 4.4°C (39.9°F) during the night in the month of December.Humidity
In Lake Pukaki, New Zealand, the average relative humidity in December is 85%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 16.6 days and typically aggregates up to 233mm (9.17") of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through December. In Lake Pukaki, during December, snow falls for 3.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 395mm (15.55") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 107.9 snowfall days, and 6417mm (252.64") of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the longest days of the year in Lake Pukaki, with an average of 15h and 24min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 9:05 pm. On the last day of December, in Lake Pukaki, New Zealand, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 9:25 pm NZDT.
Sunshine
With an average of 10.2h of sunshine, December has the most sunshine of the year.UV index
In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. 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 maximum daily UV index of 3 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the temperatures in Lake Pukaki in December?
What is the average humidity in December in Lake Pukaki?
What is the rainiest month in Lake Pukaki?
How many days does it rain in December in Lake Pukaki?
How many days does it snow in December in Lake Pukaki?
When are the longest days in Lake Pukaki?
What is the average length of the day in December in Lake Pukaki?
When are sunrise and sunset in December in Lake Pukaki?
What month has the most sunshine in Lake Pukaki?
How long on average sun shines in December in Lake Pukaki?
What is the UV index reading in December in Lake Pukaki?
Average temperature in December
Lake Pukaki, New Zealand
- Average high temperature in December: 11.1°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (13.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (2.4°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 4.4°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is February (6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (-3.3°C).
Average pressure in December
Lake Pukaki, New Zealand
- Average pressure in December: 1012.2mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1017.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1011.4mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Lake Pukaki, New Zealand
- Average wind speed in December: 10.3km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (9.6km/h).
Average humidity in December
Lake Pukaki, New Zealand
- Average humidity in December: 85%
The months with the highest relative humidity are August and October (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and February (83%).
Average rainfall in December
Lake Pukaki, New Zealand
- Average rainfall in December: 233mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (233mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (106mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Lake Pukaki, New Zealand
- Average rainfall days in December: 16.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (5.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Lake Pukaki, New Zealand
- Average snowfall in December: 395mm
The month with the highest snowfall is July (1245mm).
The month with the least snowfall is March (31mm).
Average snowfall days in December
Lake Pukaki, New Zealand
- Average snowfall days in December: 3.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is August (16.3 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is February (0.9 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Lake Pukaki, New Zealand
- Average daylight in December: 15h and 2min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in December: 10h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Lake Pukaki, New Zealand
- Average sunshine days in December: 12 days
The month with the most sunshine days is March (15.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (10.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Lake Pukaki, New Zealand
- Average UV index in December: 3
The month with the highest UV index is January (UV index 4).
The month with the lowest UV index is July (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Lake Pukaki, New Zealand
- Average cloud cover in December: 47
The months with the most cloud cover are October and November (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 40).
Average visibility in December
Lake Pukaki, New Zealand
- Average visibility in December: 8km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February and March (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (8km).
