December weather forecast
Makarewa, New Zealand

December

Weather in December

The first month of the summer, December, is a refreshing month in Makarewa, New Zealand, with an average temperature varying between 9°C (48.2°F) and 16.8°C (62.2°F).

Temperature

Makarewa's average high-temperature in December is a comfortable 16.8°C (62.2°F), marking an insignificant difference from the 14.7°C (58.5°F) of November. Makarewa's temperature drops to an average low of 9°C (48.2°F) during the nights of December.

Humidity

January, October through December, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are the least humid months in Makarewa.

Rainfall

In Makarewa, New Zealand, during December, the rain falls for 17.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 65mm (2.56") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 219.7 rainfall days, and 744mm (29.29") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, June, July, October through December are months without snowfall in Makarewa.

Daylight

The month with the longest days is December, with an average of 15h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 9:20 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 9:41 pm NZDT.

Sunshine

December has the most sunshine of the year in Makarewa, with an average of 9.7h of sunshine.

UV index

January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 4 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Makarewa in December?
The high-temperature, in December, in Makarewa, is 16.8°C (62.2°F), while the low-temperature averages to 9°C (48.2°F).
What is the least humid month in Makarewa?
January, October through December, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are the least humid months.
What is the average humidity in December in Makarewa?
In December, the average relative humidity in Makarewa, New Zealand, is 79%.
How many days does it rain in December in Makarewa?
In Makarewa, New Zealand, in December, during 17.7 rainfall days, 65mm (2.56") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
When it does not snow in Makarewa?
January through April, June, July, October through December are months without snowfall in Makarewa, New Zealand.
When are the longest days in Makarewa?
December has the longest days of the year in Makarewa, with an average of 15h and 42min of daylight.
How many hours of daylight does Makarewa have in December?
In December, the average day length is 15h and 43min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Makarewa?
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 9:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 9:41 pm NZDT.
What month has the most sunshine in Makarewa?
With an average of 9.7h of sunshine, December has the most sunshine of the year in Makarewa, New Zealand.
How long on average sun shines in December in Makarewa?
In Makarewa, the average sunshine duration in December is 9.7h.
When is the highest UV index in Makarewa?
The months with the highest UV index in Makarewa are January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4.
What is the UV index intensity in December in Makarewa?
In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Makarewa, New Zealand, is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Makarewa, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in December: 16.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (17.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (9.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (10.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (5.2°C).

Average pressure in December
Makarewa, New Zealand
  • Average pressure in December: 1010.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1015.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1009.2mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Makarewa, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in December: 16km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (19.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (15km/h).

Average humidity in December
Makarewa, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, October, November and December (79%).

Average rainfall in December
Makarewa, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in December: 65mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are January and November (76mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (46mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Makarewa, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in December: 17.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (21.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (15.7 days).

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

The month with the highest snowfall is August (13mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, June, July, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Makarewa, New Zealand
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are August and September (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, June, October, November and December (0 days).

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

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Makarewa, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (11.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (7.1 days).

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

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March and December (UV index 4).
The month with the lowest UV index is June (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Makarewa, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 49).

Average visibility in December
Makarewa, New Zealand
  • Average visibility in December: 9km

The month with the highest visibility is June (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).

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