December weather forecast
Parakai, New Zealand

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the summer in Parakai, is a pleasant month, with an average temperature varying between 20.4°C (68.7°F) and 15.4°C (59.7°F).

Temperature

Parakai's shift into December sets the average high-temperature at an agreeable 20.4°C (68.7°F), a figure that deviates only slightly from November's 17.9°C (64.2°F). Parakai maintains an average low-temperature of 15.4°C (59.7°F) throughout December's nights.

Humidity

In Parakai, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

In Parakai, in December, during 14.2 rainfall days, 57mm (2.24") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Parakai, there are 183.9 rainfall days, and 624mm (24.57") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In December, the average sea temperature is 18.4°C (65.1°F).
Note: The majority of individuals do not enjoy swimming in water that is 18.4°C (65.1°F). Breathing control becomes more challenging as the water temperature dips from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Daylight

December has the longest days of the year in Parakai, with an average of 14h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 8:25 pm. On the last day of December, in Parakai, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 8:44 pm NZDT.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine in Parakai, New Zealand, are January and December, with an average of 7.8h of sunshine.

UV index

January through April and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Parakai. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Guard yourself - An obligation to protect skin and eyes from harm exists. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Parakai?
The average high-temperature, in December, in Parakai, is 20.4°C (68.7°F), while the average low-temperature is 15.4°C (59.7°F).
What is the average humidity in December in Parakai?
In Parakai, New Zealand, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.
How many days does it rain in December in Parakai?
In Parakai, New Zealand, during December, the rain falls for 14.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 57mm (2.24") of precipitation.
What is the sea temperature in December in Parakai?
In Parakai, in December, the average water temperature is 18.4°C (65.1°F). Swimming in 18.4°C (65.1°F) is not enjoyable for the majority. Controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as surface water temperature decreases below 21°C (69.8°F).
When are the longest days in Parakai?
With an average of 14h and 36min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year in Parakai, New Zealand.
How many hours of daylight does Parakai have in December?
In Parakai, the average day length in December is 14h and 37min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Parakai?
In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 8:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 8:44 pm NZDT.
What are the months with the most sunshine in Parakai?
The months with the most sunshine in Parakai are January and December, with an average of 7.8h of sunshine.
How long on average sun shines in December in Parakai?
In December, the average sunshine duration in Parakai is 7.8h.
What is the month with the highest UV index in Parakai?
The months with the highest UV index in Parakai are January through April and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.
What is the UV index intensity in December in Parakai?
The average daily maximum UV index in December is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility
Average temperature in December - Parakai, New Zealand
Average temperature in December
Parakai, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in December: 20.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (22.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (13.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 15.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (17.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (10.3°C).

Average pressure in December - Parakai, New Zealand
Average pressure in December
Parakai, New Zealand
  • Average pressure in December: 1015.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1018.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1014.8mbar).

Average wind speed in December - Parakai, New Zealand
Average wind speed in December
Parakai, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in December: 15.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (19.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (14km/h).

Average humidity in December - Parakai, New Zealand
Average humidity in December
Parakai, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March and November (77%).

Average rainfall in December - Parakai, New Zealand
Average rainfall in December
Parakai, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in December: 57mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (73mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and March (34mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Parakai, New Zealand
Average rainfall days in December
Parakai, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in December: 14.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (10.7 days).

Average sea temperature in December - Parakai, New Zealand
Average sea temperature in December
Parakai, New Zealand
  • Average sea temperature in December: 18.4°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is February (21.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is August (14.5°C).

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Parakai, New Zealand
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Parakai, 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 5min

The months with the most sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are August and September (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December - Parakai, New Zealand
Average sunshine days in December
Parakai, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (8.5 days).

Average UV index in December - Parakai, New Zealand
Average UV index in December
Parakai, New Zealand
  • Average UV index in December: 5

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

Average cloud cover in December - Parakai, New Zealand
Average cloud cover in December
Parakai, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in December - Parakai, New Zealand
Average visibility in December
Parakai, 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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