December weather forecast
Ngapuke, New Zealand

December

Weather in December

The first month of the summer, December, is a comfortable month in Ngapuke, New Zealand, with an average temperature varying between 17.8°C (64°F) and 8°C (46.4°F).

Temperature

Transitioning into December, Ngapuke records an average high-temperature of a comfortable 17.8°C (64°F), almost identical to November's 15.4°C (59.7°F). The average nighttime temperature lowers to a chilly 8°C (46.4°F) throughout December.

Humidity

In Ngapuke, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In Ngapuke, New Zealand, during December, the rain falls for 17.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 69mm (2.72") of precipitation. In Ngapuke, during the entire year, the rain falls for 171 days and collects up to 712mm (28.03") of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Ngapuke, snow does not fall in January, February and December.

Daylight

December has the longest days of the year, with an average of 14h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Ngapuke, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 8:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 8:46 pm NZDT.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine are January and December, with an average of 7.9h 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 of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 4 during December translates into the following guidance:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature?
Ngapuke in December has an average high-temperature of 17.8°C (64°F) and an average low-temperature of 8°C (46.4°F).
What is the average humidity in December?
In Ngapuke, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.
How many days does it rain in December?
In December, the rain falls for 17.3 days. Throughout December, 69mm (2.72") of precipitation is accumulated.
When it does not snow?
In Ngapuke, New Zealand, snow does not fall in January, February and December.
Does it snow in December?
In December, in Ngapuke, it doesn't snow. November is the latest month when it typically snows.
When are the longest days?
With an average of 14h and 48min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year.
How many hours of daylight does Ngapuke have in December?
In December, the average day length is 14h and 50min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in December?
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 8:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 8:46 pm NZDT.
What is the month with the most sunshine?
January and December, with an average of 7.9h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.
How long on average sun shines in December?
In December, the average sunshine duration is 7.9h.
What is the month with the highest UV index in Ngapuke?
January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the highest UV index.
What is the UV index reading in December?
In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Ngapuke, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in December: 17.8°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are January and February (19.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (7.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (9.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (1.1°C).

Average pressure in December
Ngapuke, New Zealand
  • Average pressure in December: 1014.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1018.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1013.5mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Ngapuke, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (11.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (8.9km/h).

Average humidity in December
Ngapuke, 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 (79%).

Average rainfall in December
Ngapuke, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in December: 69mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (71mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (33mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Ngapuke, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in December: 17.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (12.1 days).

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

The month with the highest snowfall is July (221mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Ngapuke, New Zealand
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is August (6.8 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is February (0 days).

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

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ngapuke, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (16 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (10.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Ngapuke, 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 months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Ngapuke, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in December: 56

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

Average visibility in December
Ngapuke, New Zealand
  • Average visibility in December: 8km

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

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