December weather forecast
Opua, New Zealand

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the summer in Opua, is an agreeable month, with an average temperature ranging between min 14.7°C (58.5°F) and max 21.4°C (70.5°F).

Temperature

The shift into December records an average high-temperature of a pleasant 21.4°C (70.5°F), subtly varied from November's 19.2°C (66.6°F). Nightly temperatures in Opua, New Zealand, drop to an average low of 14.7°C (58.5°F) in December.

Humidity

In Opua, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

In Opua, during December, the rain falls for 12.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 62mm (2.44") of precipitation. In Opua, during the entire year, the rain falls for 154 days and collects up to 536mm (21.1") of precipitation.

Daylight

With an average of 14h and 30min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year in Opua.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 8:23 pm. On the last day of December, in Opua, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:41 pm NZDT.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 7.3h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 5 in December leads to these recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.

Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Opua?
The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 21.4°C (70.5°F) and 14.7°C (58.5°F) respectively.
What is the average humidity in December in Opua?
The average relative humidity in December in Opua is 79%.
How many days does it rain in December in Opua?
In Opua, in December, during 12.5 rainfall days, 62mm (2.44") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
When are the longest days in Opua?
With an average of 14h and 30min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year.
What is the average length of the day in December in Opua?
In Opua, the average day length in December is 14h and 29min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Opua?
On the first day of December in Opua, New Zealand, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 8:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:41 pm NZDT.
How long on average sun shines in December in Opua?
In December, the average sunshine duration in Opua, New Zealand, is 7.3h.
What is the month with the highest UV index in Opua?
January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index.
How high is the UV index in December in Opua?
The average daily maximum UV index in December in Opua, New Zealand, is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Opua, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in December: 21.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (22.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (14.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 14.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (16.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (9.8°C).

Average pressure in December
Opua, New Zealand
  • Average pressure in December: 1015.6mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are March and April (1018.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1015mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Opua, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in December: 13.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (16.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (13km/h).

Average humidity in December
Opua, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (78%).

Average rainfall in December
Opua, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in December: 62mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (69mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (26mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Opua, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.9 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Opua, New Zealand
  • Average daylight in December: 14h and 3min

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

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 7h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Opua, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Opua, New Zealand
  • Average UV index in December: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is July (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Opua, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 35).

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

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

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