December weather forecast
Papamoa, New Zealand

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the summer in Papamoa, is a pleasant month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 20°C (68°F) and an average low of 13.6°C (56.5°F).

Temperature

As Papamoa welcomes December, the average high-temperature is noted at an agreeable 20°C (68°F), closely aligning with the preceding month. In the month of December, Papamoa records a consistent average low-temperature of 13.6°C (56.5°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In Papamoa, in December, during 17.5 rainfall days, 70mm (2.76") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Papamoa, there are 180.6 rainfall days, and 733mm (28.86") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 14h and 42min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year in Papamoa.
On the first day of December in Papamoa, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 8:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 8:39 pm NZDT.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 8.6h.

UV index

January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 5 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Make use of precautions - Shielding skin and eyes from injury is a requirement. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Papamoa?
In Papamoa, in December, the average high-temperature is 20°C (68°F), and the average low-temperature is 13.6°C (56.5°F).
What is the average humidity in December in Papamoa?
In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.
How much does it rain in Papamoa in December?
In Papamoa, during December, the rain falls for 17.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 70mm (2.76") of precipitation.
When are the longest days in Papamoa?
With an average of 14h and 42min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year in Papamoa, New Zealand.
What is the average length of the day in December in Papamoa?
In Papamoa, New Zealand, the average day length in December is 14h and 43min.
When are sunrise and sunset in December in Papamoa?
On the first day of December in Papamoa, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 8:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 8:39 pm NZDT.
How long on average sun shines in December in Papamoa?
The average sunshine duration in December in Papamoa is 8.6h.
When is the highest UV index in Papamoa?
January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index.
What is the UV index reading in December in Papamoa?
In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Papamoa, New Zealand, is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Papamoa, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in December: 20°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (22.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (12.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 13.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (15.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (7.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Papamoa, New Zealand
  • Average pressure in December: 1015.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1018.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1014.3mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Papamoa, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in December: 13.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (17.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (12.8km/h).

Average humidity in December
Papamoa, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June, August and September (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, February, March and November (79%).

Average rainfall in December
Papamoa, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in December: 70mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (84mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (45mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Papamoa, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in December: 17.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (12.6 days).

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

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

  • Average sunshine in December: 8h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 8h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Papamoa, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (14.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (9.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Papamoa, New Zealand
  • Average UV index in December: 5

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

Average cloud cover in December
Papamoa, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
Papamoa, New Zealand
  • Average visibility in December: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June and July (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, August, September, October, November and December (9km).

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