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 an average high-temperature of a still comfortable 19.6°C (67.3°F), hardly differing from November's 17.2°C (63°F). Throughout December, the temperature tends to fall to a consistent average low of 10.2°C (50.4°F).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 74%.Rainfall
In Rakaia, in December, it is raining for 10.2 days, with typically 27mm (1.06") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 114.3 rainfall days, and 300mm (11.81") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Rakaia, snow does not fall in January through May, October through December.Daylight
With an average of 15h and 24min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year in Rakaia.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 8:56 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 9:16 pm NZDT.
Sunshine
December has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 10.4h of sunshine.UV index
In Rakaia, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In December, the UV index of 4 transforms into the following advice:
Put precautions into practice - Protective measures against sun-induced damage are advised. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance.
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Frequently asked questions
What are December temperatures in Rakaia?
What is the average humidity in December in Rakaia?
How many days does it rain in December in Rakaia?
When it does not snow in Rakaia?
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How many hours of daylight does Rakaia have in December?
When are sunrise and sunset in December in Rakaia?
What month has the most sunshine in Rakaia?
How many hours of sunshine does Rakaia have in December?
What is the UV index intensity in December in Rakaia?
Average temperature in December
Rakaia, New Zealand
- Average high temperature in December: 19.6°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (21.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (10.3°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 10.2°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is January (11.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (3.8°C).
Average pressure in December
Rakaia, New Zealand
- Average pressure in December: 1011.9mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1016.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1010.9mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Rakaia, New Zealand
- Average wind speed in December: 14.7km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (15.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (12.4km/h).
Average humidity in December
Rakaia, New Zealand
- Average humidity in December: 74%
The month with the highest relative humidity is June (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (70%).
Average rainfall in December
Rakaia, New Zealand
- Average rainfall in December: 27mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (38mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (14mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Rakaia, New Zealand
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (12.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Rakaia, New Zealand
- Average snowfall in December: 0mm
The month with the highest snowfall is August (5mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December (0mm).
Average snowfall days in December
Rakaia, New Zealand
- Average snowfall days in December: 0 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are June and August (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Rakaia, New Zealand
- Average daylight in December: 15h and 2min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in December: 10h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Rakaia, New Zealand
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is May (21.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (17.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Rakaia, New Zealand
- Average UV index in December: 4
The month with the highest UV index is January (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are April, May, June, July, August and September (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in December
Rakaia, New Zealand
- Average cloud cover in December: 40
The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are January, February, March and May (Cloud cover 37).
Average visibility in December
Rakaia, New Zealand
- Average visibility in December: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, August, September, October and November (9km).
Rakaia, New Zealand
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