December weather forecast
Ponsonby, New Zealand

December

Weather in December

The first month of the summer, December, is an agreeable month in Ponsonby, New Zealand, with an average temperature ranging between min 15.5°C (59.9°F) and max 20.3°C (68.5°F).

Temperature

The average high-temperature during December is an agreeable 20.3°C (68.5°F), almost matching the conditions of the preceding month. The December average low temperature, marginally lower than the daytime high, records at a refreshing 15.5°C (59.9°F).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In Ponsonby, in December, it is raining for 14.5 days, with typically 57mm (2.24") of accumulated precipitation. In Ponsonby, New Zealand, during the entire year, the rain falls for 186.5 days and collects up to 625mm (24.61") of precipitation.

Daylight

With an average of 14h and 36min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year in Ponsonby.
On the first day of December in Ponsonby, New Zealand, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 8:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 8:43 pm NZDT.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine is December, with an average of 8.3h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through April and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 5 in December leads to these guidelines:
Safety measures are advised. Light-skinned individuals may experience burns in under half an hour. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Ponsonby?
In Ponsonby, 20.3°C (68.5°F) is the average high-temperature and 15.5°C (59.9°F) is the average low-temperature during December.
What is the average humidity in December in Ponsonby?
In December, the average relative humidity in Ponsonby is 78%.
How many days does it rain in December in Ponsonby?
In Ponsonby, in December, it is raining for 14.5 days, with typically 57mm (2.24") of accumulated precipitation.
When are the longest days in Ponsonby?
December has the longest days of the year in Ponsonby, with an average of 14h and 36min of daylight.
What is the average length of the day in December in Ponsonby?
In Ponsonby, New Zealand, the average day length in December is 14h and 38min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Ponsonby?
In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 8:24 pm. On the last day of the month, in Ponsonby, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 8:43 pm NZDT.
What month has the most sunshine in Ponsonby?
With an average of 8.3h of sunshine, December has the most sunshine of the year.
How many hours of sunshine does Ponsonby have in December?
The average sunshine duration in December in Ponsonby is 8.3h.
What is the month with the highest UV index in Ponsonby?
January through April and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Ponsonby.
What is the UV index reading in December in Ponsonby?
The average daily maximum UV index in December in Ponsonby, New Zealand, is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Ponsonby, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in December: 20.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (22.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (13.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 15.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (17.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (10.4°C).

Average pressure in December
Ponsonby, New Zealand
  • Average pressure in December: 1015.5mbar

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

Average wind speed in December
Ponsonby, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in December: 15.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (19km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (13.9km/h).

Average humidity in December
Ponsonby, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are August and September (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, February, March and November (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Ponsonby, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in December: 57mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (71mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (34mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Ponsonby, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (11.1 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Ponsonby, 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: 8h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 8h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ponsonby, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (7.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Ponsonby, 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
Ponsonby, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in December: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in December
Ponsonby, 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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