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
December
Weather in December
Temperature
The coming of December brings a minor shift in Rangitata Island's weather, with average high-temperatures adjusting from November's chilly 8°C (46.4°F) to a fresh 11.1°C (52°F). The temperature in Rangitata Island lowers to an average of 4.4°C (39.9°F) during December nights.Humidity
In Rangitata Island, the average relative humidity in December is 85%.Rainfall
December is the month with the most rainfall in Rangitata Island, New Zealand. Rain falls for 16.6 days and accumulates 233mm (9.17") of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Rangitata Island are January through December. In Rangitata Island, during December, snow falls for 3.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 395mm (15.55") of snow. In Rangitata Island, during the entire year, snow falls for 107.9 days and aggregates up to 6417mm (252.64") of snow.Daylight
The month with the longest days is December, with an average of 15h and 24min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 9:00 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 9:20 pm NZDT.
Sunshine
With an average of 10.2h of sunshine, December has the most sunshine of the year in Rangitata Island.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: An average maximum UV index of 3 in December leads to these recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
What are December temperatures in Rangitata Island?
What is the average humidity in December in Rangitata Island?
What is the wettest month in Rangitata Island?
How much does it rain in Rangitata Island in December?
How many days does it snow in December in Rangitata Island?
When are the longest days in Rangitata Island?
How many hours of daylight does Rangitata Island have in December?
When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Rangitata Island?
What month has the most sunshine in Rangitata Island?
How long on average sun shines in December in Rangitata Island?
How high is the UV index in December in Rangitata Island?
Average temperature in December
Rangitata Island, New Zealand
- Average high temperature in December: 11.1°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (13.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (2.4°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 4.4°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is February (6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (-3.3°C).
Average pressure in December
Rangitata Island, New Zealand
- Average pressure in December: 1012.2mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1017.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1011.4mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Rangitata Island, New Zealand
- Average wind speed in December: 10.3km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (9.6km/h).
Average humidity in December
Rangitata Island, New Zealand
- Average humidity in December: 85%
The months with the highest relative humidity are August and October (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and February (83%).
Average rainfall in December
Rangitata Island, New Zealand
- Average rainfall in December: 233mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (233mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (106mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Rangitata Island, New Zealand
- Average rainfall days in December: 16.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (5.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Rangitata Island, New Zealand
- Average snowfall in December: 395mm
The month with the highest snowfall is July (1245mm).
The month with the least snowfall is March (31mm).
Average snowfall days in December
Rangitata Island, New Zealand
- Average snowfall days in December: 3.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is August (16.3 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is February (0.9 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Rangitata Island, 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: 8h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in December: 10h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Rangitata Island, New Zealand
- Average sunshine days in December: 12 days
The month with the most sunshine days is March (15.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (10.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Rangitata Island, New Zealand
- Average UV index in December: 3
The month with the highest UV index is January (UV index 4).
The month with the lowest UV index is July (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Rangitata Island, New Zealand
- Average cloud cover in December: 47
The months with the most cloud cover are October and November (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 40).
Average visibility in December
Rangitata Island, New Zealand
- Average visibility in December: 8km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February and March (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (8km).
