December weather forecast
Tapawera, New Zealand

December

Weather in December

The first month of the summer, December, is still a refreshing month in Tapawera, New Zealand, with temperature in the range of an average low of 10.4°C (50.7°F) and an average high of 18.9°C (66°F).

Temperature

Tapawera starts December with an average high-temperature of a still refreshing 18.9°C (66°F), a minor shift from November's 16.7°C (62.1°F). Throughout December, Tapawera records an average temperature of 10.4°C (50.7°F) at night.

Humidity

In Tapawera, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Tapawera, New Zealand, is December, when the rain falls for 14.5 days and typically aggregates up to 68mm (2.68") of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Tapawera, snow does not fall in January through June, August through December.

Daylight

With an average of 15h and 6min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year in Tapawera.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 8:45 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 9:05 pm NZDT.

Sunshine

December has the most sunshine of the year in Tapawera, New Zealand, with an average of 10.2h of sunshine.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 4 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Tapawera in December?
An average high-temperature, in December, in Tapawera, is 18.9°C (66°F) and the average low-temperature is 10.4°C (50.7°F).
What is the average humidity in December in Tapawera?
In December, the average relative humidity in Tapawera, New Zealand, is 77%.
What is the wettest month in Tapawera?
December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 14.5 days and accumulates 68mm (2.68") of precipitation.
How many days does it rain in December in Tapawera?
In Tapawera, New Zealand, in December, it is raining for 14.5 days, with typically 68mm (2.68") of accumulated precipitation.
When it does not snow in Tapawera?
In Tapawera, New Zealand, snow does not fall in January through June, August through December.
When are the longest days in Tapawera?
With an average of 15h and 6min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year.
What is the average length of the day in December in Tapawera?
In Tapawera, New Zealand, the average day length in December is 15h and 7min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Tapawera?
On the first day of December in Tapawera, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 8:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 9:05 pm NZDT.
What month has the most sunshine in Tapawera?
December has the most sunshine of the year in Tapawera, New Zealand, with an average of 10.2h of sunshine.
How many hours of sunshine does Tapawera have in December?
The average sunshine duration in December in Tapawera is 10.2h.
What is the UV index reading in December in Tapawera?
In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Tapawera is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December - Tapawera, New Zealand
Average temperature in December
Tapawera, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in December: 18.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (20.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (10.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 10.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (11.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (3.8°C).

Average pressure in December - Tapawera, New Zealand
Average pressure in December
Tapawera, New Zealand
  • Average pressure in December: 1013.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1017.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1012.5mbar).

Average wind speed in December - Tapawera, New Zealand
Average wind speed in December
Tapawera, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (11.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.9km/h).

Average humidity in December - Tapawera, New Zealand
Average humidity in December
Tapawera, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and August (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (75%).

Average rainfall in December - Tapawera, New Zealand
Average rainfall in December
Tapawera, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in December: 68mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (68mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (31mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Tapawera, New Zealand
Average rainfall days in December
Tapawera, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in December: 14.5 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are October and December (14.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in December - Tapawera, New Zealand
Average snowfall in December
Tapawera, New Zealand
  • Average snowfall in December: 0mm

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

Average snowfall days in December - Tapawera, New Zealand
Average snowfall days in December
Tapawera, New Zealand
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is July (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Tapawera, New Zealand
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Tapawera, New Zealand
  • Average daylight in December: 15h and 1min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 10h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 7h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December - Tapawera, New Zealand
Average sunshine days in December
Tapawera, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.2 days

The months with the most sunshine days are February and March (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (13.2 days).

Average UV index in December - Tapawera, New Zealand
Average UV index in December
Tapawera, 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 - Tapawera, New Zealand
Average cloud cover in December
Tapawera, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in December: 35

The months with the most cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 36).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 27).

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

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

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