December weather forecast
Paparoa, New Zealand

December

Weather in December

The first month of the summer, December, is a pleasant month in Paparoa, New Zealand, with an average temperature ranging between max 21.4°C (70.5°F) and min 14.7°C (58.5°F).

Temperature

Transitioning into December, Paparoa experiences an average high-temperature of an agreeable 21.4°C (70.5°F), marking a minor shift from the preceding month. In December, the average low-temperature in Paparoa records at a mild 14.7°C (58.5°F) during the nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

In Paparoa, during December, the rain falls for 12.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 62mm (2.44") of precipitation. In Paparoa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 154 days and collects up to 536mm (21.1") of precipitation.

Daylight

The month with the longest days in Paparoa is December, with an average of 14h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 8:24 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 8:43 pm NZDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Paparoa is 7.3h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Paparoa. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 5 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Defending against sun damage is advocated. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Paparoa in December?
The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Paparoa, New Zealand, during December are 21.4°C (70.5°F) and 14.7°C (58.5°F) respectively.
What is the average humidity in December in Paparoa?
In December, the average relative humidity in Paparoa is 79%.
How much does it rain in Paparoa in December?
In December, the rain falls for 12.5 days. Throughout December, 62mm (2.44") of precipitation is accumulated.
When are the longest days in Paparoa?
With an average of 14h and 36min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year in Paparoa.
How many hours of daylight does Paparoa have in December?
The average day length in December in Paparoa is 14h and 34min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Paparoa?
On the first day of December in Paparoa, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 8:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 8:43 pm NZDT.
How long on average sun shines in December in Paparoa?
In Paparoa, New Zealand, the average sunshine duration in December is 7.3h.
What are the months with the highest UV index in Paparoa?
The months with the highest UV index in Paparoa, New Zealand, are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.
How high is the UV index in December in Paparoa?
In Paparoa, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Paparoa, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in December: 21.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (22.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (14.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 14.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (16.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (9.8°C).

Average pressure in December
Paparoa, New Zealand
  • Average pressure in December: 1015.6mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are March and April (1018.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1015mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Paparoa, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in December: 13.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (16.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (13km/h).

Average humidity in December
Paparoa, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (78%).

Average rainfall in December
Paparoa, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in December: 62mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (69mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (26mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Paparoa, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.9 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Paparoa, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 7h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Paparoa, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.5 days).

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Paparoa, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

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

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

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

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