December weather forecast
Poukawa, New Zealand

December

Weather in December

The first month of the summer, December, is an agreeable month in Poukawa, New Zealand, with an average temperature varying between 13.2°C (55.8°F) and 20.2°C (68.4°F).

Temperature

With the onset of December, a modest change to a pleasant 20.2°C (68.4°F) from November's 18.2°C (64.8°F) is noted in high-temperature. Poukawa observes an average low-temperature of 13.2°C (55.8°F) during December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Poukawa is 75%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 10.5 days. Throughout December, 30mm (1.18") of precipitation is accumulated. In Poukawa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 131.4 days and collects up to 363mm (14.29") of precipitation.

Daylight

With an average of 14h and 54min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 5:39 am and sunset at 8:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 8:44 pm NZDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 9.8h.

UV index

January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 5 translates into the following recommendations:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Poukawa in December?
In Poukawa, in December, the average high-temperature is 20.2°C (68.4°F), and the average low-temperature is 13.2°C (55.8°F).
What is the average humidity in December in Poukawa?
The average relative humidity in December is 75%.
How much does it rain in Poukawa in December?
In Poukawa, during December, the rain falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 30mm (1.18") of precipitation.
When are the longest days in Poukawa?
The month with the longest days in Poukawa is December, with an average of 14h and 54min of daylight.
How many hours of daylight does Poukawa have in December?
The average day length in December in Poukawa is 14h and 56min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Poukawa?
In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:39 am and sunset at 8:25 pm. On the last day of the month, in Poukawa, New Zealand, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 8:44 pm NZDT.
How many hours of sunshine does Poukawa have in December?
The average sunshine duration in December is 9.8h.
What is the month with the highest UV index in Poukawa?
The months with the highest UV index in Poukawa are January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.
How high is the UV index in December in Poukawa?
In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Poukawa is 5. A UV Index 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 - Poukawa, New Zealand
Average temperature in December
Poukawa, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in December: 20.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (21.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (12.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 13.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (14.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (7.2°C).

Average pressure in December - Poukawa, New Zealand
Average pressure in December
Poukawa, New Zealand
  • Average pressure in December: 1014.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1018.3mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are September and November (1013.2mbar).

Average wind speed in December - Poukawa, New Zealand
Average wind speed in December
Poukawa, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in December: 12.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (15.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (12km/h).

Average humidity in December - Poukawa, New Zealand
Average humidity in December
Poukawa, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (73%).

Average rainfall in December - Poukawa, New Zealand
Average rainfall in December
Poukawa, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in December: 30mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (46mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (19mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Poukawa, New Zealand
Average rainfall days in December
Poukawa, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (12.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.3 days).

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Poukawa, New Zealand
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Poukawa, New Zealand
  • Average daylight in December: 14h and 5min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 9h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December - Poukawa, New Zealand
Average sunshine days in December
Poukawa, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.1 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February, June, August and September (16.3 days).

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

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March and December (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July, August and October (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December - Poukawa, New Zealand
Average cloud cover in December
Poukawa, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in December: 35

The months with the most cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 39).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 28).

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