December weather forecast
Port Waikato, New Zealand

December

Weather in December

The first month of the summer, December, is still a comfortable month in Port Waikato, New Zealand, with an average temperature ranging between min 15.5°C (59.9°F) and max 19.5°C (67.1°F).

Temperature

Port Waikato records an average high-temperature of a still refreshing 19.5°C (67.1°F) in December, closely mirroring the climate of the previous month. Port Waikato, in December, registers an average low temperature of 15.5°C (59.9°F), showing a minute reduction from daily highs.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Port Waikato, New Zealand, are August, September and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 15.6 days. Throughout December, 60mm (2.36") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Port Waikato, there are 201.2 rainfall days, and 743mm (29.25") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the longest days of the year, with an average of 14h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 8:26 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 8:45 pm NZDT.

Sunshine

December has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 7.8h 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 threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 5 in December leads to these guidelines:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Port Waikato?
The high-temperature, in December, in Port Waikato, records 19.5°C (67.1°F), while the low-temperature is 15.5°C (59.9°F).
What are the most humid months in Port Waikato?
August, September and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are most humid months in Port Waikato, New Zealand.
What is the average humidity in December in Port Waikato?
In Port Waikato, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.
How much does it rain in Port Waikato in December?
In Port Waikato, New Zealand, in December, during 15.6 rainfall days, 60mm (2.36") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
When are the longest days in Port Waikato?
December has the longest days of the year, with an average of 14h and 42min of daylight.
What is the average length of the day in December in Port Waikato?
In December, the average day length in Port Waikato, New Zealand, is 14h and 41min.
When are sunrise and sunset in December in Port Waikato?
In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 8:26 pm. On the last day of the month, in Port Waikato, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 8:45 pm NZDT.
What month has the most sunshine in Port Waikato?
With an average of 7.8h of sunshine, December has the most sunshine of the year in Port Waikato.
How many hours of sunshine does Port Waikato have in December?
In December, the average sunshine duration in Port Waikato is 7.8h.
When is the highest UV index in Port Waikato?
The months with the highest UV index in Port Waikato are January through April and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.
What is the UV index intensity in December in Port Waikato?
In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Port Waikato is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December - Port Waikato, New Zealand
Average temperature in December
Port Waikato, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in December: 19.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (21.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (13.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 15.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (17.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (10.6°C).

Average pressure in December - Port Waikato, New Zealand
Average pressure in December
Port Waikato, 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 (1014.7mbar).

Average wind speed in December - Port Waikato, New Zealand
Average wind speed in December
Port Waikato, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in December: 17.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (21.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (15.1km/h).

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

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

Average rainfall in December - Port Waikato, New Zealand
Average rainfall in December
Port Waikato, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in December: 60mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (92mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (39mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Port Waikato, New Zealand
Average rainfall days in December
Port Waikato, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in December: 15.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (21.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (12.5 days).

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Port Waikato, New Zealand
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Port Waikato, New Zealand
  • Average daylight in December: 14h and 4min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are June and September (Average sunshine: 6h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December - Port Waikato, New Zealand
Average sunshine days in December
Port Waikato, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (13.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (5.4 days).

Average UV index in December - Port Waikato, New Zealand
Average UV index in December
Port Waikato, 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 - Port Waikato, New Zealand
Average cloud cover in December
Port Waikato, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 41).

Average visibility in December - Port Waikato, New Zealand
Average visibility in December
Port Waikato, 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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