December weather forecast
Otaio, New Zealand

December

Weather in December

The first month of the summer, December, is a fresh month in Otaio, New Zealand, with an average temperature varying between 11.1°C (52°F) and 4.4°C (39.9°F).

Temperature

Otaio in December observes a minor temperature shift, with average high-temperatures adjusting from a chilly 8°C (46.4°F) in November to a fresh 11.1°C (52°F). During December, Otaio observes a consistent average nighttime temperature of 4.4°C (39.9°F).

Humidity

In Otaio, the average relative humidity in December is 85%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall in Otaio. Rain falls for 16.6 days and accumulates 233mm (9.17") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through December are months with snowfall. In Otaio, during December, snow falls for 3.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 395mm (15.55") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 107.9 snowfall days, and 6417mm (252.64") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the longest days of the year in Otaio, with an average of 15h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 9:03 pm. On the last day of December, in Otaio, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 9:23 pm NZDT.

Sunshine

With an average of 10.2h of sunshine, December has the most sunshine of the year in Otaio.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Otaio is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 3 in December translates into these instructions:
Take care. Persons with lighter skin might suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.

Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Otaio?
In Otaio, 11.1°C (52°F) is the average high-temperature and 4.4°C (39.9°F) is the average low-temperature during December.
What is the average humidity in December in Otaio?
In December, the average relative humidity in Otaio is 85%.
What is the wettest month in Otaio?
The month with the most rainfall in Otaio, New Zealand, is December, when the rain falls for 16.6 days and typically aggregates up to 233mm (9.17") of precipitation.
How much does it rain in Otaio in December?
In December, the rain falls for 16.6 days. Throughout December, 233mm (9.17") of precipitation is accumulated.
How many days does it snow in December in Otaio?
In Otaio, in December, snow falls for 3.6 days, with typically accumulated 395mm (15.55") of snow.
When are the longest days in Otaio?
With an average of 15h and 30min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year in Otaio.
What is the average length of the day in December in Otaio?
In December, the average day length in Otaio, New Zealand, is 15h and 29min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Otaio?
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 9:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 9:23 pm NZDT.
What month has the most sunshine in Otaio?
With an average of 10.2h of sunshine, December has the most sunshine of the year in Otaio.
How long on average sun shines in December in Otaio?
In Otaio, the average sunshine duration in December is 10.2h.
How high is the UV index in December in Otaio?
In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Otaio, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in December: 11.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (13.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (2.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 4.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (-3.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Otaio, New Zealand
  • Average pressure in December: 1012.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1017.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1011.4mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Otaio, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (9.6km/h).

Average humidity in December
Otaio, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The months with the highest relative humidity are August and October (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and February (83%).

Average rainfall in December
Otaio, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in December: 233mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (233mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (106mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Otaio, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in December: 16.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (5.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Otaio, New Zealand
  • Average snowfall in December: 395mm

The month with the highest snowfall is July (1245mm).
The month with the least snowfall is March (31mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Otaio, New Zealand
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is August (16.3 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is February (0.9 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Otaio, New Zealand
  • Average daylight in December: 15h and 3min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 10h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Otaio, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (15.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (10.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Otaio, New Zealand
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The month with the highest UV index is January (UV index 4).
The month with the lowest UV index is July (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Otaio, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The months with the most cloud cover are October and November (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in December
Otaio, New Zealand
  • Average visibility in December: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February and March (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (8km).

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