December weather forecast
Otukou, New Zealand

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the summer in Otukou, is a comfortable month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 8°C (46.4°F) and 17.8°C (64°F).

Temperature

The average high-temperature in December, at a comfortable 17.8°C (64°F), reveals a modest deviation from November's 15.4°C (59.7°F). During December, an average low-temperature of 8°C (46.4°F) is observed.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Otukou is 81%.

Rainfall

In Otukou, during December, the rain falls for 17.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 69mm (2.72") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 171 rainfall days, and 712mm (28.03") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January, February and December are months without snowfall in Otukou.

Daylight

With an average of 14h and 54min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year in Otukou.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 8:27 pm. On the last day of December, in Otukou, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 8:46 pm NZDT.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 7.9h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Otukou.

UV index

January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 4 in December interprets into the following advice:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Otukou?
In Otukou, 17.8°C (64°F) is the average high-temperature and 8°C (46.4°F) is the average low-temperature during December.
What is the average humidity in December in Otukou?
In Otukou, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.
How many days does it rain in December in Otukou?
In Otukou, New Zealand, in December, during 17.3 rainfall days, 69mm (2.72") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
When it does not snow in Otukou?
January, February and December are months without snowfall in Otukou, New Zealand.
Does it snow in Otukou in December?
In December, it doesn't snow. November is the latest month when it typically snows.
When are the longest days in Otukou?
The month with the longest days in Otukou is December, with an average of 14h and 54min of daylight.
What is the average length of the day in December in Otukou?
The average day length in December in Otukou is 14h and 52min.
When are sunrise and sunset in December in Otukou?
In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 8:27 pm. On the last day of the month, in Otukou, New Zealand, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 8:46 pm NZDT.
What is the month with the most sunshine in Otukou?
January and December, with an average of 7.9h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.
How long on average sun shines in December in Otukou?
In December, the average sunshine duration in Otukou is 7.9h.
What are the months with the highest UV index in Otukou?
The months with the highest UV index in Otukou, New Zealand, are January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4.
How high is the UV index in December in Otukou?
In Otukou, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December - Otukou, New Zealand
Average temperature in December
Otukou, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in December: 17.8°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are January and February (19.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (7.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (9.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (1.1°C).

Average pressure in December - Otukou, New Zealand
Average pressure in December
Otukou, New Zealand
  • Average pressure in December: 1014.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1018.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1013.5mbar).

Average wind speed in December - Otukou, New Zealand
Average wind speed in December
Otukou, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (11.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (8.9km/h).

Average humidity in December - Otukou, New Zealand
Average humidity in December
Otukou, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (79%).

Average rainfall in December - Otukou, New Zealand
Average rainfall in December
Otukou, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in December: 69mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (71mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (33mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Otukou, New Zealand
Average rainfall days in December
Otukou, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in December: 17.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (12.1 days).

Average snowfall in December - Otukou, New Zealand
Average snowfall in December
Otukou, New Zealand
  • Average snowfall in December: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is July (221mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December - Otukou, New Zealand
Average snowfall days in December
Otukou, New Zealand
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is August (6.8 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is February (0 days).

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Otukou, New Zealand
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Otukou, New Zealand
  • Average daylight in December: 14h and 5min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December - Otukou, New Zealand
Average sunshine days in December
Otukou, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (16 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (10.5 days).

Average UV index in December - Otukou, New Zealand
Average UV index in December
Otukou, New Zealand
  • Average UV index in December: 4

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March and December (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December - Otukou, New Zealand
Average cloud cover in December
Otukou, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in December: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 47).

Average visibility in December - Otukou, New Zealand
Average visibility in December
Otukou, New Zealand
  • Average visibility in December: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are November and December (8km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (7km).

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