December weather forecast
Maruia, New Zealand

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the summer in Maruia, is a refreshing month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 12.1°C (53.8°F) and an average high of 16.8°C (62.2°F).

Temperature

Maruia, New Zealand, starts December with an average high-temperature of a comfortable 16.8°C (62.2°F), a minor shift from November's 14.7°C (58.5°F). The nights of December in Maruia cool down to an average low of 12.1°C (53.8°F), subtly lower than daytime highs.

Humidity

December is the most humid month in Maruia, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

Rainfall

In Maruia, during December, the rain falls for 18.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 149mm (5.87") of precipitation. In Maruia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 222.4 days and collects up to 1480mm (58.27") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through June, August through December are months without snowfall in Maruia.

Daylight

With an average of 15h and 12min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year.
On the first day of December in Maruia, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 8:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 9:10 pm NZDT.

Sunshine

With an average of 8.8h of sunshine, December has the most sunshine of the year in Maruia.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Maruia is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 4 during December translates into these guidelines:
Undertake protective steps - Recommendations to avoid sunburn are issued. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Maruia?
December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 16.8°C (62.2°F) and a low-temperature of 12.1°C (53.8°F).
What is the most humid month in Maruia?
December is the most humid month in Maruia, New Zealand, with an average relative humidity of 82%.
What is the average humidity in December in Maruia?
In Maruia, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.
How many days does it rain in December in Maruia?
In Maruia, during December, the rain falls for 18.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 149mm (5.87") of precipitation.
When it does not snow in Maruia?
In Maruia, snow does not fall in January through June, August through December.
When are the longest days in Maruia?
December has the longest days of the year in Maruia, with an average of 15h and 12min of daylight.
What is the average length of the day in December in Maruia?
In December, the average day length in Maruia, New Zealand, is 15h and 12min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Maruia?
On the first day of December in Maruia, New Zealand, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 8:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 9:10 pm NZDT.
What month has the most sunshine in Maruia?
The month with the most sunshine in Maruia is December, with an average of 8.8h of sunshine.
How many hours of sunshine does Maruia have in December?
The average sunshine duration in December is 8.8h.
How high is the UV index in December in Maruia?
In Maruia, New Zealand, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Maruia, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in December: 16.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (18.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (10.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 12.1°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are January and February (13.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (7.2°C).

Average pressure in December
Maruia, New Zealand
  • Average pressure in December: 1013.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1017.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1012.5mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Maruia, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in December: 13.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (15.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (12km/h).

Average humidity in December
Maruia, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (79%).

Average rainfall in December
Maruia, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in December: 149mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (153mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (69mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Maruia, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in December: 18.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (22.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (14.2 days).

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

The month with the highest snowfall is July (1mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (0mm).

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is July (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Maruia, New Zealand
  • Average daylight in December: 15h and 1min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 8h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 8h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

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

The month with the most sunshine days is March (13 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (7.1 days).

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

The months with the highest UV index are January and February (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 3).

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

The month with the most cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 43).

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

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

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