December weather forecast
Nightcaps, New Zealand

December

Weather in December

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

Temperature

November's transformation into December witnesses an average high-temperature of a still refreshing 16.8°C (62.2°F), noting a minor change from the preceding month. Nightcaps reports an average nighttime low-temperature of 9°C (48.2°F) in December.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity in Nightcaps are January, October through December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

In Nightcaps, in December, it is raining for 17.7 days, with typically 65mm (2.56") of accumulated 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 Nightcaps, New Zealand.

Daylight

December has the longest days of the year, with an average of 15h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 9:20 pm. On the last day of December, in Nightcaps, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 9:41 pm NZDT.

Sunshine

With an average of 9.7h of sunshine, December has the most sunshine of the year in Nightcaps, New Zealand.

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 reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 4 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Exercise caution. Those with pale skin may experience burns in less than half an hour. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat.

Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Nightcaps?
In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Nightcaps are 16.8°C (62.2°F) and 9°C (48.2°F) respectively.
What are the least humid months in Nightcaps?
January, October through December, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are the least humid months in Nightcaps, New Zealand.
What is the average humidity in December in Nightcaps?
In Nightcaps, New Zealand, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.
How many days does it rain in December in Nightcaps?
In Nightcaps, in December, it is raining for 17.7 days, with typically 65mm (2.56") of accumulated precipitation.
When it does not snow in Nightcaps?
January through April, June, July, October through December are months without snowfall.
When are the longest days in Nightcaps?
With an average of 15h and 42min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year in Nightcaps, New Zealand.
How many hours of daylight does Nightcaps have in December?
In Nightcaps, the average day length in December is 15h and 40min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Nightcaps?
In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 9:20 pm. On the last day of the month, in Nightcaps, New Zealand, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 9:41 pm NZDT.
What month has the most sunshine in Nightcaps?
December has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 9.7h of sunshine.
How many hours of sunshine does Nightcaps have in December?
In Nightcaps, the average sunshine duration in December is 9.7h.
What is the month with the highest UV index in Nightcaps?
January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the highest UV index in Nightcaps.
What is the UV index reading in December in Nightcaps?
In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Nightcaps is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December - Nightcaps, New Zealand
Average temperature in December
Nightcaps, 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 - Nightcaps, New Zealand
Average pressure in December
Nightcaps, 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 - Nightcaps, New Zealand
Average wind speed in December
Nightcaps, 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 - Nightcaps, New Zealand
Average humidity in December
Nightcaps, 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 - Nightcaps, New Zealand
Average rainfall in December
Nightcaps, 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 - Nightcaps, New Zealand
Average rainfall days in December
Nightcaps, 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 - Nightcaps, New Zealand
Average snowfall in December
Nightcaps, 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 - Nightcaps, New Zealand
Average snowfall days in December
Nightcaps, 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 - Nightcaps, New Zealand
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Nightcaps, 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 - Nightcaps, New Zealand
Average sunshine days in December
Nightcaps, 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 - Nightcaps, New Zealand
Average UV index in December
Nightcaps, 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 - Nightcaps, New Zealand
Average cloud cover in December
Nightcaps, 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 - Nightcaps, New Zealand
Average visibility in December
Nightcaps, 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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