Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
December
Weather in December
Temperature
Pukeatua marks the start of December with an average high-temperature of a pleasant 21.2°C (70.2°F), hinting at a slight fluctuation from November's 19°C (66.2°F). During the nights in December, the temperature averages to a fresh 11.5°C (52.7°F).Humidity
In Pukeatua, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 17.4 days and typically aggregates up to 47mm (1.85") of precipitation.Daylight
With an average of 14h and 48min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 8:24 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 8:43 pm NZDT.
Sunshine
With an average of 7.8h of sunshine, December has the most sunshine of the year.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are January, February 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 radiation for the average person.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 5 transforms into these recommendations:
Be mindful. Those with pale skin might receive burns in fewer than 30 minutes. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.
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Frequently asked questions
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How many days does it rain in December?
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When is the sunrise / sunset in December?
What month has the most sunshine?
How many hours of sunshine does Pukeatua have in December?
What is the month with the highest UV index?
What is the UV index reading in December?
Average temperature in December
Pukeatua, New Zealand
- Average high temperature in December: 21.2°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (23.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (12.8°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 11.5°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is February (12.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (4.7°C).
Average pressure in December
Pukeatua, New Zealand
- Average pressure in December: 1015.2mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1018.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1014.3mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Pukeatua, New Zealand
- Average wind speed in December: 10.6km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (12.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (9.3km/h).
Average humidity in December
Pukeatua, New Zealand
- Average humidity in December: 82%
The months with the highest relative humidity are June, July and August (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (79%).
Average rainfall in December
Pukeatua, New Zealand
- Average rainfall in December: 47mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (47mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (22mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Pukeatua, New Zealand
- Average rainfall days in December: 17.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is March (11.8 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Pukeatua, New Zealand
- Average daylight in December: 14h and 5min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
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 August and September (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
Pukeatua, New Zealand
- Average sunshine days in December: 10.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is March (14.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (8.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Pukeatua, New Zealand
- Average UV index in December: 5
The months with the highest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in December
Pukeatua, New Zealand
- Average cloud cover in December: 52
The month with the most cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 44).
Average visibility in December
Pukeatua, New Zealand
- Average visibility in December: 8km
The month with the highest visibility is June (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, July, August, September, October, November and December (8km).
