December weather forecast
Otakou, New Zealand

December

Weather in December

The first month of the summer, December, is still a refreshing month in Otakou, New Zealand, with an average temperature fluctuating between 10.5°C (50.9°F) and 14.7°C (58.5°F).

Temperature

Otakou records an average high-temperature of a still refreshing 14.7°C (58.5°F) in December, closely mirroring the climate of the previous month. An average temperature of 10.5°C (50.9°F) is logged during the nights of December in Otakou, a small step down from daytime highs.

Humidity

March and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Otakou, in December, during 14 rainfall days, 34mm (1.34") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 150.6 rainfall days, and 357mm (14.06") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

With an average of 15h and 36min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year in Otakou.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 5:42 am and sunset at 9:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 9:30 pm NZDT.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine in Otakou is December, with an average of 10.6h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Otakou are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4. 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: In December, an average UV index of 4 transforms into the following instructions:
Put precautions into practice - Protective measures against sun-induced damage are advised. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Otakou in December?
The average high-temperature, in December, in Otakou, is 14.7°C (58.5°F), while the average low-temperature is 10.5°C (50.9°F).
What is the most humid month in Otakou?
March and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are most humid months in Otakou.
What is the average humidity in December in Otakou?
In December, the average relative humidity in Otakou is 80%.
How many days does it rain in December in Otakou?
In December, in Otakou, the rain falls for 14 days. Throughout December, 34mm (1.34") of precipitation is accumulated.
When it does not snow in Otakou?
In Otakou, New Zealand, snow does not fall in January through July, September through December.
When are the longest days in Otakou?
The month with the longest days in Otakou, New Zealand, is December, with an average of 15h and 36min of daylight.
What is the average length of the day in December in Otakou?
In December, the average day length in Otakou, New Zealand, is 15h and 39min.
When are sunrise and sunset in December in Otakou?
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 5:42 am and sunset at 9:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 9:30 pm NZDT.
What month has the most sunshine in Otakou?
December has the most sunshine of the year in Otakou, New Zealand, with an average of 10.6h of sunshine.
How long on average sun shines in December in Otakou?
The average sunshine duration in December is 10.6h.
What is the month with the highest UV index in Otakou?
The months with the highest UV index in Otakou are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4.
How high is the UV index in December in Otakou?
In Otakou, New Zealand, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Otakou, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in December: 14.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (15.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (9.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 10.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (11.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (6.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Otakou, New Zealand
  • Average pressure in December: 1010.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1016.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1009.7mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Otakou, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in December: 19.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (21.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (18.4km/h).

Average humidity in December
Otakou, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Otakou, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in December: 34mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (43mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (16mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Otakou, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in December: 14 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is March (11.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Otakou, New Zealand
  • Average snowfall in December: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is August (3mm).
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
Otakou, New Zealand
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is August (0.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, October and December (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Otakou, New Zealand
  • Average daylight in December: 15h and 4min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 10h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Otakou, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (13.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Otakou, New Zealand
  • Average UV index in December: 4

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Otakou, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in December
Otakou, 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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