December weather forecast
Opotiki, New Zealand

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the summer in Opotiki, is a pleasant month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 11.4°C (52.5°F) and 20.6°C (69.1°F).

Temperature

Opotiki registers an average high-temperature of a pleasant 20.6°C (69.1°F) with the arrival of December, showing minor deviation from the preceding month. In the month of December, the average temperature dips to a fresh 11.4°C (52.5°F) during the night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 18.7 days and typically aggregates up to 82mm (3.23") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through July, September through December are months without snowfall in Opotiki, New Zealand.

Daylight

December has the longest days of the year in Opotiki, New Zealand, with an average of 14h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Opotiki, sunrise is at 5:41 am and sunset at 8:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 8:36 pm NZDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Opotiki is 7.7h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Opotiki, New Zealand. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 5 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Be careful. Light complexion individuals might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Opotiki?
In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Opotiki, New Zealand, are 20.6°C (69.1°F) and 11.4°C (52.5°F) respectively.
What is the average humidity in December in Opotiki?
In Opotiki, New Zealand, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.
What is the wettest month in Opotiki?
The month with the most rainfall in Opotiki, New Zealand, is December, when the rain falls for 18.7 days and typically aggregates up to 82mm (3.23") of precipitation.
How many days does it rain in December in Opotiki?
In Opotiki, New Zealand, in December, during 18.7 rainfall days, 82mm (3.23") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
When it does not snow in Opotiki?
January through July, September through December are months without snowfall in Opotiki, New Zealand.
When are the longest days in Opotiki?
December has the longest days of the year, with an average of 14h and 42min of daylight.
How many hours of daylight does Opotiki have in December?
In December, the average day length in Opotiki, New Zealand, is 14h and 45min.
When are sunrise and sunset in December in Opotiki?
In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:41 am and sunset at 8:17 pm. On the last day of the month, in Opotiki, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 8:36 pm NZDT.
How long on average sun shines in December in Opotiki?
In Opotiki, New Zealand, the average sunshine duration in December is 7.7h.
What is the month with the highest UV index in Opotiki?
January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index.
What is the UV index reading in December in Opotiki?
In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Opotiki, New Zealand, is 5. 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 - Opotiki, New Zealand
Average temperature in December
Opotiki, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in December: 20.6°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are January and February (22.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (11.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 11.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (12.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (4.1°C).

Average pressure in December - Opotiki, New Zealand
Average pressure in December
Opotiki, New Zealand
  • Average pressure in December: 1015mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1018.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1014mbar).

Average wind speed in December - Opotiki, New Zealand
Average wind speed in December
Opotiki, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (11.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (8.9km/h).

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (78%).

Average rainfall in December - Opotiki, New Zealand
Average rainfall in December
Opotiki, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in December: 82mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (82mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (45mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Opotiki, New Zealand
Average rainfall days in December
Opotiki, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in December: 18.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (11.9 days).

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

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

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

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Opotiki, New Zealand
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Opotiki, New Zealand
  • Average daylight in December: 14h and 4min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 8h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December - Opotiki, New Zealand
Average sunshine days in December
Opotiki, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.1 days

The months with the most sunshine days are May and July (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (10.1 days).

Average UV index in December - Opotiki, New Zealand
Average UV index in December
Opotiki, New Zealand
  • Average UV index in December: 5

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

Average cloud cover in December - Opotiki, New Zealand
Average cloud cover in December
Opotiki, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in December: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 44).

Average visibility in December - Opotiki, New Zealand
Average visibility in December
Opotiki, New Zealand
  • Average visibility in December: 8km

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

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