December weather forecast
Oratia, New Zealand

December

Weather in December

The first month of the summer, December, is a pleasant month in Oratia, New Zealand, with an average temperature ranging between max 20.4°C (68.7°F) and min 15.4°C (59.7°F).

Temperature

As Oratia welcomes December, the average high-temperature stabilizes at a pleasant 20.4°C (68.7°F), showing little deviation from November's 17.9°C (64.2°F). Oratia, in the month of December, notes an average low temperature of 15.4°C (59.7°F), indicating a small decrease from the daytime highs.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Oratia is 79%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 14.2 days. Throughout December, 57mm (2.24") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 183.9 rainfall days, and 624mm (24.57") 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 5:55 am and sunset at 8:25 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 8:44 pm NZDT.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine are January and December, with an average of 7.8h of sunshine.

UV index

January through April and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Make use of precautions - It is urged to ward off sun damage. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears.

Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Oratia?
The high-temperature, in December, in Oratia, is 20.4°C (68.7°F), while the low-temperature averages to 15.4°C (59.7°F).
What is the average humidity in December?
In Oratia, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.
How much does it rain in December?
In Oratia, in December, during 14.2 rainfall days, 57mm (2.24") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
When are the longest days?
December has the longest days of the year, with an average of 14h and 36min of daylight.
How many hours of daylight does Oratia have in December?
In Oratia, New Zealand, the average day length in December is 14h and 38min.
When are sunrise and sunset in December?
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 8:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 8:44 pm NZDT.
What are the months with the most sunshine?
The months with the most sunshine are January and December, with an average of 7.8h of sunshine.
How many hours of sunshine does Oratia have in December?
The average sunshine duration in December is 7.8h.
What is the month with the highest UV index?
The months with the highest UV index are January through April and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.
What is the UV index reading in December?
In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December - Oratia, New Zealand
Average temperature in December
Oratia, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in December: 20.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (22.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (13.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 15.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (17.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (10.3°C).

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

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

Average wind speed in December - Oratia, New Zealand
Average wind speed in December
Oratia, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in December: 15.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (19.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (14km/h).

Average humidity in December - Oratia, New Zealand
Average humidity in December
Oratia, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March and November (77%).

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (73mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and March (34mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Oratia, New Zealand
Average rainfall days in December
Oratia, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in December: 14.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (10.7 days).

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Oratia, New Zealand
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Oratia, 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: 7h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are August and September (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December - Oratia, New Zealand
Average sunshine days in December
Oratia, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (8.5 days).

Average UV index in December - Oratia, New Zealand
Average UV index in December
Oratia, 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 - Oratia, New Zealand
Average cloud cover in December
Oratia, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in December - Oratia, New Zealand
Average visibility in December
Oratia, 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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