December weather forecast
Patearoa, New Zealand

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Weather in December

The first month of the summer, December, is an enjoyable month in Patearoa, New Zealand, with an average temperature ranging between max 16.3°C (61.3°F) and min 8.8°C (47.8°F).

Temperature

Entering December, Patearoa's average high-temperature reads a still refreshing 16.3°C (61.3°F), indicating a close resemblance to the previous month's climate. Patearoa observes an average low-temperature of 8.8°C (47.8°F) during December nights.

Humidity

In Patearoa, New Zealand, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

In Patearoa, during December, the rain falls for 18.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 54mm (2.13") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 189 rainfall days, and 513mm (20.2") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, June, October through December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The month with the longest days in Patearoa is December, with an average of 15h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, 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.

Sunshine

With an average of 10.3h of sunshine, December has the most sunshine of the year in Patearoa.

UV index

In Patearoa, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 4 suggests this advice:
Heed the precautions - Suggestions to avoid sunburn are made. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Patearoa?

The high-temperature, in December, in Patearoa, is 16.3°C (61.3°F), while the low-temperature averages to 8.8°C (47.8°F).

What is the average humidity in December in Patearoa?

In Patearoa, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December in Patearoa?

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

When it does not snow in Patearoa?

January through April, June, October through December are months without snowfall in Patearoa.

When are the longest days in Patearoa?

With an average of 15h and 36min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year in Patearoa, New Zealand.

How many hours of daylight does Patearoa have in December?

In December, the average day length in Patearoa, New Zealand, is 15h and 35min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Patearoa?

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, in Patearoa, New Zealand, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 9:30 pm NZDT.

What month has the most sunshine in Patearoa?

December has the most sunshine of the year in Patearoa, 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 in Patearoa is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk 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).

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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).

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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).

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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%).

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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).

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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).

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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).

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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).

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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).

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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).

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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).

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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).

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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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