December weather forecast
Patearoa, New Zealand

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the summer in Patearoa, is a refreshing month, with an average temperature varying between 16.3°C (61.3°F) and 8.8°C (47.8°F).

Temperature

The transition from November to December brings an average high-temperature of an enjoyable 16.3°C (61.3°F), barely different from November's 14.3°C (57.7°F). Patearoa experiences a mean low-temperature of 8.8°C (47.8°F) during December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In Patearoa, during December, the rain falls for 18.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 54mm (2.13") of precipitation. In Patearoa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 189 days and collects up to 513mm (20.2") of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Patearoa, snow does not fall in January through April, June, October through December.

Daylight

The month with the longest days is December, with an average of 15h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 9:10 pm. On the last day of December, in Patearoa, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 9:30 pm NZDT.

Sunshine

December has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 10.3h of sunshine.

UV index

In Patearoa, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: During December, 4 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Act with care - The suggestion to avoid sunburn is emphasized. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Patearoa?
Patearoa in December has an average high-temperature of 16.3°C (61.3°F) and an average low-temperature of 8.8°C (47.8°F).
What is the average humidity in December?
The average relative humidity in December is 80%.
How much does it rain in December?
In Patearoa, in December, it is raining for 18.5 days, with typically 54mm (2.13") of accumulated precipitation.
When it does not snow?
In Patearoa, snow does not fall in January through April, June, October through December.
When are the longest days?
December has the longest days of the year, with an average of 15h and 36min of daylight.
What is the average length of the day in December?
The average day length in December is 15h and 35min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in December?
In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 9:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 9:30 pm NZDT.
What month has the most sunshine?
December has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 10.3h of sunshine.
How long on average sun shines in December?
In Patearoa, the average sunshine duration in December is 10.3h.
What is the UV index intensity in December in Patearoa?
The average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. A UV Index estimate 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 - Patearoa, New Zealand
Average temperature in December
Patearoa, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in December: 16.3°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are January and February (17.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (8.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 8.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (9.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (3.8°C).

Average pressure in December - Patearoa, New Zealand
Average pressure in December
Patearoa, New Zealand
  • Average pressure in December: 1010.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1016.1mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are September and November (1009.7mbar).

Average wind speed in December - Patearoa, New Zealand
Average wind speed in December
Patearoa, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in December: 14.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (16.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (13.5km/h).

Average humidity in December - Patearoa, New Zealand
Average humidity in December
Patearoa, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

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

Average rainfall in December - Patearoa, New Zealand
Average rainfall in December
Patearoa, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in December: 54mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (64mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (26mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Patearoa, New Zealand
Average rainfall days in December
Patearoa, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in December: 18.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (13.1 days).

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

The month with the highest snowfall is August (11mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, June, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December - Patearoa, New Zealand
Average snowfall days in December
Patearoa, 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, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Patearoa, New Zealand
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Patearoa, 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 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 10h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December - Patearoa, New Zealand
Average sunshine days in December
Patearoa, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (14.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (8.5 days).

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

The month with the highest UV index is January (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December - Patearoa, New Zealand
Average cloud cover in December
Patearoa, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

The months with the most cloud cover are October and November (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 42).

Average visibility in December - Patearoa, New Zealand
Average visibility in December
Patearoa, New Zealand
  • Average visibility in December: 9km

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

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