December weather forecast
Ruatapu, New Zealand

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the summer in Ruatapu, is a comfortable month, with an average temperature varying between 11.3°C (52.3°F) and 16°C (60.8°F).

Temperature

In December, Ruatapu's weather conditions record an average high-temperature of a comfortable 16°C (60.8°F), demonstrating little divergence from the preceding month. During the month of December, Ruatapu identifies an average nighttime low-temperature of 11.3°C (52.3°F), slightly lower than its daytime counterpart.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Ruatapu, New Zealand, are January, October through December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

In December, in Ruatapu, the rain falls for 16.9 days. Throughout December, 179mm (7.05") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 193.3 rainfall days, and 1751mm (68.94") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the longest days in Ruatapu is December, with an average of 15h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 8:58 pm. On the last day of December, in Ruatapu, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 9:17 pm NZDT.

Sunshine

With an average of 9.9h of sunshine, December has the most sunshine of the year in Ruatapu.

UV index

In Ruatapu, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 4 leads to the following instructions:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.
Updated: Jan 27, 2024 | Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us / Weather Forecasting / Data Sources

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Ruatapu in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Ruatapu, is 16°C (60.8°F), while the low-temperature averages to 11.3°C (52.3°F).

What is the most humid month in Ruatapu?

January, October through December, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are most humid months in Ruatapu, New Zealand.

What is the average humidity in December in Ruatapu?

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How many days does it rain in December in Ruatapu?

In December, in Ruatapu, the rain falls for 16.9 days. Throughout December, 179mm (7.05") of precipitation is accumulated.

When are the longest days in Ruatapu?

With an average of 15h and 18min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Ruatapu have in December?

In December, the average day length in Ruatapu, New Zealand, is 15h and 16min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Ruatapu?

On the first day of December in Ruatapu, New Zealand, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 8:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 9:17 pm NZDT.

What month has the most sunshine in Ruatapu?

The month with the most sunshine in Ruatapu is December, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Ruatapu have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 9.9h.

What is the UV index reading in December in Ruatapu?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Ruatapu, New Zealand, is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

Average temperature in December
Ruatapu, New Zealand

Average temperature in December - Ruatapu, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in December: 16°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (17.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (9.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 11.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (12.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (5.8°C).

Average pressure in December
Ruatapu, New Zealand

Average pressure in December - Ruatapu, New Zealand
  • Average pressure in December: 1012.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1017.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1011.9mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Ruatapu, New Zealand

Average wind speed in December - Ruatapu, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in December: 12km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (13.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (10.9km/h).

Average humidity in December
Ruatapu, New Zealand

Average humidity in December - Ruatapu, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, October, November and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Ruatapu, New Zealand

Average rainfall in December - Ruatapu, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in December: 179mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (182mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (107mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Ruatapu, New Zealand

Average rainfall days in December - Ruatapu, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in December: 16.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (12.6 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Ruatapu, New Zealand

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ruatapu, New Zealand
  • Average daylight in December: 15h and 2min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 9h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ruatapu, New Zealand

Average sunshine days in December - Ruatapu, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is February (14.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (9.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Ruatapu, New Zealand

Average UV index in December - Ruatapu, 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, September and October (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Ruatapu, New Zealand

Average cloud cover in December - Ruatapu, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in December
Ruatapu, New Zealand

Average visibility in December - Ruatapu, New Zealand
  • Average visibility in December: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, June, July, August and September (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, May, October, November and December (9km).

Ruatapu, New Zealand

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