December weather forecast
Orakei, New Zealand

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the summer in Orakei, is a pleasant month, with an average temperature ranging between max 20.3°C (68.5°F) and min 15.5°C (59.9°F).

Temperature

Orakei observes an average high-temperature of a pleasant 20.3°C (68.5°F) in December, barely different from 18.2°C (64.8°F) in November. During December, the nighttime temperatures align closely with the daytime averages, measuring a refreshing 15.5°C (59.9°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In Orakei, in December, it is raining for 14.5 days, with typically 57mm (2.24") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 186.5 rainfall days, and 625mm (24.61") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the longest days is December, with an average of 14h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 8:24 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 8:43 pm NZDT.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine in Orakei is December, with an average of 8.3h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through April and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 5 during December morphs into the following directions:
Undertake precautions - Obligation exists to protect against skin and eye damage. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Orakei?
An average high-temperature, in December, in Orakei, is 20.3°C (68.5°F) and the average low-temperature is 15.5°C (59.9°F).
What is the average humidity in December in Orakei?
The average relative humidity in December is 78%.
How much does it rain in Orakei in December?
In December, in Orakei, New Zealand, the rain falls for 14.5 days. Throughout December, 57mm (2.24") of precipitation is accumulated.
When are the longest days in Orakei?
December has the longest days of the year, with an average of 14h and 36min of daylight.
How many hours of daylight does Orakei have in December?
In December, the average day length in Orakei is 14h and 38min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Orakei?
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 8:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 8:43 pm NZDT.
What month has the most sunshine in Orakei?
With an average of 8.3h of sunshine, December has the most sunshine of the year.
How many hours of sunshine does Orakei have in December?
The average sunshine duration in December is 8.3h.
What are the months with the highest UV index in Orakei?
The months with the highest UV index in Orakei, New Zealand, are January through April and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.
What is the UV index reading in December in Orakei?
In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December - Orakei, New Zealand
Average temperature in December
Orakei, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in December: 20.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (22.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (13.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 15.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (17.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (10.4°C).

Average pressure in December - Orakei, New Zealand
Average pressure in December
Orakei, New Zealand
  • Average pressure in December: 1015.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1018.3mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are January and September (1014.8mbar).

Average wind speed in December - Orakei, New Zealand
Average wind speed in December
Orakei, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in December: 15.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (19km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (13.9km/h).

Average humidity in December - Orakei, New Zealand
Average humidity in December
Orakei, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are August and September (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, February, March and November (77%).

Average rainfall in December - Orakei, New Zealand
Average rainfall in December
Orakei, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in December: 57mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (71mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (34mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Orakei, New Zealand
Average rainfall days in December
Orakei, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (11.1 days).

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

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

  • Average sunshine in December: 8h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 8h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December - Orakei, New Zealand
Average sunshine days in December
Orakei, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (7.7 days).

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

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

Average cloud cover in December - Orakei, New Zealand
Average cloud cover in December
Orakei, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in December: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in December - Orakei, New Zealand
Average visibility in December
Orakei, New Zealand
  • Average visibility in December: 10km

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

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