December weather forecast
Upokongaro, New Zealand

December

Weather in December

The first month of the summer, December, is still a comfortable month in Upokongaro, New Zealand, with an average temperature varying between 19.7°C (67.5°F) and 12.7°C (54.9°F).

Temperature

Upokongaro marks the onset of December with an average high-temperature of a still comfortable 19.7°C (67.5°F), a subtle shift from November's 17.1°C (62.8°F). In Upokongaro, the average low-temperature during the month of December is a cool 12.7°C (54.9°F).

Humidity

In Upokongaro, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In Upokongaro, New Zealand, in December, during 15.9 rainfall days, 54mm (2.13") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 176 rainfall days, and 634mm (24.96") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

With an average of 14h and 54min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year in Upokongaro.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 8:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 8:51 pm NZDT.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine is December, with an average of 8.8h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 5 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Make use of precautions - Shielding skin and eyes from injury is a requirement. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses.

Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Upokongaro?
The high-temperature in Upokongaro during December is 19.7°C (67.5°F) and the low-temperature is 12.7°C (54.9°F).
What is the average humidity in December in Upokongaro?
The average relative humidity in December is 78%.
How many days does it rain in December in Upokongaro?
In Upokongaro, New Zealand, in December, during 15.9 rainfall days, 54mm (2.13") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
When it does not snow in Upokongaro?
In Upokongaro, New Zealand, snow does not fall in January through July, September through December.
When are the longest days in Upokongaro?
With an average of 14h and 54min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year in Upokongaro, New Zealand.
What is the average length of the day in December in Upokongaro?
The average day length in December is 14h and 56min.
When are sunrise and sunset in December in Upokongaro?
On the first day of December in Upokongaro, New Zealand, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 8:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 8:51 pm NZDT.
What month has the most sunshine in Upokongaro?
The month with the most sunshine is December, with an average of 8.8h of sunshine.
How long on average sun shines in December in Upokongaro?
The average sunshine duration in December in Upokongaro, New Zealand, is 8.8h.
When is the highest UV index in Upokongaro?
January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Upokongaro.
What is the UV index intensity in December in Upokongaro?
The average daily maximum UV index in December is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Upokongaro, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in December: 19.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (21.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (11.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 12.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (14°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (7.2°C).

Average pressure in December
Upokongaro, New Zealand
  • Average pressure in December: 1014.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1018.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1013.1mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Upokongaro, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in December: 15.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (18.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (14.6km/h).

Average humidity in December
Upokongaro, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and August (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (76%).

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (69mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (30mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Upokongaro, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in December: 15.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.9 days).

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is August (0.1 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
Upokongaro, New Zealand
  • Average daylight in December: 14h and 5min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 8h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 8h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Upokongaro, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (16.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (9.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Upokongaro, New Zealand
  • Average UV index in December: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March and December (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Upokongaro, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in December
Upokongaro, New Zealand
  • Average visibility in December: 10km

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

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