December weather forecast
Mataroa, New Zealand

December

Weather in December

The first month of the summer, December, is a refreshing month in Mataroa, New Zealand, with an average temperature varying between 18°C (64.4°F) and 7.7°C (45.9°F).

Temperature

The beginning of December records an average high-temperature of a still refreshing 18°C (64.4°F), marking a negligible difference from November's 15.5°C (59.9°F). December witnesses an average nighttime temperature of 7.7°C (45.9°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In Mataroa, in December, it is raining for 19.7 days, with typically 67mm (2.64") of accumulated precipitation. In Mataroa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 195 days and collects up to 673mm (26.5") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months without snowfall in Mataroa.

Daylight

The month with the longest days in Mataroa is December, with an average of 14h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 5:43 am and sunset at 8:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 8:48 pm NZDT.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 8h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Mataroa.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 4 during December translates into the following directions:
Be vigilant - Preventing sunburn is recommended. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes.

Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Mataroa?
An average high-temperature, in December, in Mataroa, is 18°C (64.4°F) and the average low-temperature is 7.7°C (45.9°F).
What is the average humidity in December in Mataroa?
In December, the average relative humidity in Mataroa is 81%.
How much does it rain in Mataroa in December?
In Mataroa, during December, the rain falls for 19.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 67mm (2.64") of precipitation.
When it does not snow in Mataroa?
January through March and December are months without snowfall.
Does it snow in Mataroa in December?
In December, it doesn't snow. November is the latest month when it typically snows.
When are the longest days in Mataroa?
With an average of 14h and 54min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year.
How many hours of daylight does Mataroa have in December?
In Mataroa, the average day length in December is 14h and 55min.
When are sunrise and sunset in December in Mataroa?
In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:43 am and sunset at 8:28 pm. On the last day of the month, in Mataroa, New Zealand, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 8:48 pm NZDT.
What are the months with the most sunshine in Mataroa?
The months with the most sunshine in Mataroa, New Zealand, are January and December, with an average of 8h of sunshine.
How many hours of sunshine does Mataroa have in December?
In Mataroa, New Zealand, the average sunshine duration in December is 8h.
How high is the UV index in December in Mataroa?
The average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December - Mataroa, New Zealand
Average temperature in December
Mataroa, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in December: 18°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (20°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (7.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 7.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (9.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (1.3°C).

Average pressure in December - Mataroa, New Zealand
Average pressure in December
Mataroa, New Zealand
  • Average pressure in December: 1014.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1018.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1013.4mbar).

Average wind speed in December - Mataroa, New Zealand
Average wind speed in December
Mataroa, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (12.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (9.3km/h).

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (78%).

Average rainfall in December - Mataroa, New Zealand
Average rainfall in December
Mataroa, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in December: 67mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (72mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (31mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Mataroa, New Zealand
Average rainfall days in December
Mataroa, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in December: 19.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (19.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and March (13.3 days).

Average snowfall in December - Mataroa, New Zealand
Average snowfall in December
Mataroa, New Zealand
  • Average snowfall in December: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is July (125mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December - Mataroa, New Zealand
Average snowfall days in December
Mataroa, New Zealand
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is July (5.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March and December (0 days).

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Mataroa, New Zealand
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Mataroa, New Zealand
  • Average daylight in December: 14h and 5min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 8h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 8h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December - Mataroa, New Zealand
Average sunshine days in December
Mataroa, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in December: 7.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (14.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (7.7 days).

Average UV index in December - Mataroa, New Zealand
Average UV index in December
Mataroa, New Zealand
  • Average UV index in December: 4

The month with the highest UV index is January (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December - Mataroa, New Zealand
Average cloud cover in December
Mataroa, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in December: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 47).

Average visibility in December - Mataroa, New Zealand
Average visibility in December
Mataroa, New Zealand
  • Average visibility in December: 7km

The month with the highest visibility is January (8km).
The months with the lowest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (7km).

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