December weather forecast
Sanson, New Zealand

December

Weather in December

The first month of the summer, December, is an agreeable month in Sanson, New Zealand, with an average temperature varying between 20.3°C (68.5°F) and 11.2°C (52.2°F).

Temperature

The beginning of December records an average high-temperature of an agreeable 20.3°C (68.5°F), almost echoing the conditions of the previous month. In December, Sanson encounters an average low-temperature of 11.2°C (52.2°F) during the night.

Humidity

In Sanson, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

In Sanson, in December, during 16.4 rainfall days, 54mm (2.13") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 186.5 rainfall days, and 629mm (24.76") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Sanson, snow does not fall in January through July, September through December.

Daylight

The month with the longest days is December, with an average of 15h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 5:42 am and sunset at 8:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 8:50 pm NZDT.

Sunshine

With an average of 9.1h 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 of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 5 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Be vigilant - A duty to shield skin and eyes from injury exists. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature?
The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 20.3°C (68.5°F) and 11.2°C (52.2°F) respectively.
What is the average humidity in December?
The average relative humidity in December is 79%.
How many days does it rain in December?
In December, the rain falls for 16.4 days. Throughout December, 54mm (2.13") of precipitation is accumulated.
When it does not snow?
January through July, September through December are months without snowfall.
When are the longest days?
The month with the longest days is December, with an average of 15h and 0min of daylight.
What is the average length of the day in December?
The average day length in December is 14h and 59min.
When are sunrise and sunset in December?
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 5:42 am and sunset at 8:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 8:50 pm NZDT.
What month has the most sunshine?
With an average of 9.1h of sunshine, December has the most sunshine of the year.
How many hours of sunshine does Sanson have in December?
In Sanson, the average sunshine duration in December is 9.1h.
What are the months with the highest UV index?
The months with the highest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.
What is the UV index intensity in December?
In Sanson, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Sanson, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in December: 20.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (21.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (11.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 11.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (12.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (5.4°C).

Average pressure in December
Sanson, New Zealand
  • Average pressure in December: 1014mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1018.1mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are September and November (1013mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Sanson, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in December: 12.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (14.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (11.8km/h).

Average humidity in December
Sanson, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June, July and August (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Sanson, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in December: 54mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (66mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (32mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Sanson, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in December: 16.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Sanson, New Zealand
  • Average snowfall in December: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is August (2mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Sanson, New Zealand
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is August (0.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Sanson, New Zealand
  • Average daylight in December: 15h and 0min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 9h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Sanson, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (14.6 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are September and October (8.8 days).

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

Average cloud cover in December
Sanson, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
Sanson, New Zealand
  • Average visibility in December: 9km

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

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