December weather forecast
Slope Point, New Zealand

December

Weather in December

The first month of the summer, December, is a refreshing month in Slope Point, New Zealand, with temperature in the range of an average low of 9°C (48.2°F) and an average high of 16.8°C (62.2°F).

Temperature

At the start of December, Slope Point's average high-temperature reaches a comfortable 16.8°C (62.2°F), subtly different from the preceding month. The nighttime temperature dips to a frosty 9°C (48.2°F) on average during December.

Humidity

January, October through December, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

In Slope Point, during December, the rain falls for 17.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 65mm (2.56") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 219.7 rainfall days, and 744mm (29.29") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, June, July, October through December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

With an average of 15h and 48min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 9:19 pm. On the last day of December, in Slope Point, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 9:40 pm NZDT.

Sunshine

With an average of 9.7h of sunshine, December has the most sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 4 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Act with care - The suggestion to avoid sunburn is emphasized. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?
During December, Slope Point experiences an average high-temperature of 16.8°C (62.2°F) and a low-temperature of 9°C (48.2°F).
What are the least humid months?
January, October through December, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are the least humid months.
What is the average humidity in December in Slope Point?
In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.
How much does it rain in December?
In Slope Point, in December, it is raining for 17.7 days, with typically 65mm (2.56") of accumulated precipitation.
When it does not snow?
January through April, June, July, October through December are months without snowfall.
When are the longest days in Slope Point?
The month with the longest days is December, with an average of 15h and 48min of daylight.
What is the average length of the day in December?
In Slope Point, the average day length in December is 15h and 46min.
When are sunrise and sunset in December?
In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 9:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 9:40 pm NZDT.
What month has the most sunshine?
The month with the most sunshine is December, with an average of 9.7h of sunshine.
How many hours of sunshine does Slope Point have in December?
In December, the average sunshine duration is 9.7h.
When is the highest UV index?
The months with the highest UV index are January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4.
How high is the UV index in December?
The average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Slope Point, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in December: 16.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (17.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (9.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (10.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (5.2°C).

Average pressure in December
Slope Point, New Zealand
  • Average pressure in December: 1010.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1015.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1009.2mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Slope Point, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in December: 16km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (19.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (15km/h).

Average humidity in December
Slope Point, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, October, November and December (79%).

Average rainfall in December
Slope Point, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in December: 65mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are January and November (76mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (46mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Slope Point, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in December: 17.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (21.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (15.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Slope Point, New Zealand
  • Average snowfall in December: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is August (13mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, June, July, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Slope Point, New Zealand
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are August and September (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, June, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Slope Point, New Zealand
  • Average daylight in December: 15h and 5min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Slope Point, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (11.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (7.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Slope Point, New Zealand
  • Average UV index in December: 4

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March and December (UV index 4).
The month with the lowest UV index is June (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Slope Point, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 49).

Average visibility in December
Slope Point, New Zealand
  • Average visibility in December: 9km

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

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