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 snowfall in December
- Average snowfall 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
Weather in December
Temperature
The onset of December marks a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a cool 12.5°C (54.5°F) in November to a moderate 15.6°C (60.1°F). During December nights, Queenstown records an average temperature of 5.5°C (41.9°F).Humidity
The months with the lowest humidity in Queenstown are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.Rainfall
December is the month with the most rainfall in Queenstown, New Zealand. Rain falls for 18.3 days and accumulates 71mm (2.8") of precipitation.Snowfall
In Queenstown, snow does not fall in January, February and December.Daylight
With an average of 15h and 30min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year in Queenstown.On the first day of December in Queenstown, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 9:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 9:35 pm NZDT.
Sunshine
With an average of 11h of sunshine, December has the most sunshine of the year.UV index
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the highest UV index in Queenstown. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In December, the UV index of 4 transforms into the following advice:
Preventative actions are necessary - Suggestions to safeguard against sun damage are in order. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the temperature in December in Queenstown?
What is the least humid month in Queenstown?
What is the average humidity in December in Queenstown?
What is the rainiest month in Queenstown?
How many days does it rain in December in Queenstown?
When it does not snow in Queenstown?
Does it snow in Queenstown in December?
When are the longest days in Queenstown?
How many hours of daylight does Queenstown have in December?
When are sunrise and sunset in December in Queenstown?
What month has the most sunshine in Queenstown?
How long on average sun shines in December in Queenstown?
What are the months with the highest UV index in Queenstown?
What is the UV index intensity in December in Queenstown?
Average temperature in December
Queenstown, New Zealand
- Average high temperature in December: 15.6°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (17°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (3.7°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 5.5°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is January (6.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (-2.4°C).
Average pressure in December
Queenstown, New Zealand
- Average pressure in December: 1011.5mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1016.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1010.6mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Queenstown, New Zealand
- Average wind speed in December: 9.9km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and August (8.4km/h).
Average humidity in December
Queenstown, New Zealand
- Average humidity in December: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and December (76%).
Average rainfall in December
Queenstown, New Zealand
- Average rainfall in December: 71mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (71mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (29mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Queenstown, New Zealand
- Average rainfall days in December: 18.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (10.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Queenstown, New Zealand
- Average snowfall in December: 0mm
The month with the highest snowfall is July (51mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February and December (0mm).
Average snowfall days in December
Queenstown, New Zealand
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is July (3.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January and February (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Queenstown, New Zealand
- Average daylight in December: 15h and 3min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in December: 11h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
Queenstown, New Zealand
- Average sunshine days in December: 10.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is June (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (8.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Queenstown, New Zealand
- Average UV index in December: 4
The months with the highest UV index are January and December (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are May and July (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Queenstown, New Zealand
- Average cloud cover in December: 44
The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 42).
Average visibility in December
Queenstown, New Zealand
- Average visibility in December: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are January and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are June, July and August (7km).
Queenstown, New Zealand
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