December weather forecast
Waitakere, New Zealand

December

Weather in December

The first month of the summer, December, is a pleasant month in Waitakere, New Zealand, with an average temperature ranging between max 20.4°C (68.7°F) and min 15.4°C (59.7°F).

Temperature

Waitakere records an average high-temperature of a pleasant 20.4°C (68.7°F) in December, closely mirroring the climate of the previous month. A slight dip in temperature to a refreshing 15.4°C (59.7°F) marks the average nights in Waitakere during December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Waitakere, in December, it is raining for 14.2 days, with typically 57mm (2.24") of accumulated precipitation. In Waitakere, during the entire year, the rain falls for 183.9 days and collects up to 624mm (24.57") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In Waitakere, the average seawater temperature in December is 18.4°C (65.1°F).
Note: For most people, a water temperature of 18.4°C (65.1°F) is not conducive to enjoyable swimming. Breathing control becomes harder as the water temperature dips below 21°C (69.8°F).

Daylight

The month with the longest days in Waitakere, New Zealand, is December, with an average of 14h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 8:25 pm. On the last day of December, in Waitakere, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 8:44 pm NZDT.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 7.8h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.

UV index

January through April and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Waitakere, New Zealand. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 5 in December leads to these recommendations:
Be vigilant - A duty to shield skin and eyes from injury exists. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Waitakere?
In Waitakere, 20.4°C (68.7°F) is the average high-temperature and 15.4°C (59.7°F) is the average low-temperature during December.
What is the average humidity in December in Waitakere?
In December, the average relative humidity in Waitakere is 79%.
How many days does it rain in December in Waitakere?
In Waitakere, New Zealand, during December, the rain falls for 14.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 57mm (2.24") of precipitation.
What is the sea water temperature in December in Waitakere?
In Waitakere, the average seawater temperature in December is 18.4°C (65.1°F). For most, swimming in 18.4°C (65.1°F) is not an enjoyable activity. Furthermore, controlling your breathing becomes progressively more difficult as the water temperature decreases from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).
When are the longest days in Waitakere?
The month with the longest days in Waitakere, New Zealand, is December, with an average of 14h and 36min of daylight.
How many hours of daylight does Waitakere have in December?
The average day length in December is 14h and 38min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Waitakere?
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 8:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 8:44 pm NZDT.
What are the months with the most sunshine in Waitakere?
The months with the most sunshine in Waitakere, New Zealand, are January and December, with an average of 7.8h of sunshine.
How long on average sun shines in December in Waitakere?
In December, the average sunshine duration in Waitakere, New Zealand, is 7.8h.
When is the highest UV index in Waitakere?
The months with the highest UV index in Waitakere, New Zealand, are January through April and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.
What is the UV index intensity in December in Waitakere?
In Waitakere, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December - Waitakere, New Zealand
Average temperature in December
Waitakere, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in December: 20.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (22.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (13.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 15.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (17.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (10.3°C).

Average pressure in December - Waitakere, New Zealand
Average pressure in December
Waitakere, New Zealand
  • Average pressure in December: 1015.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1018.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1014.8mbar).

Average wind speed in December - Waitakere, New Zealand
Average wind speed in December
Waitakere, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in December: 15.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (19.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (14km/h).

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March and November (77%).

Average rainfall in December - Waitakere, New Zealand
Average rainfall in December
Waitakere, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in December: 57mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (73mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and March (34mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Waitakere, New Zealand
Average rainfall days in December
Waitakere, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in December: 14.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (10.7 days).

Average sea temperature in December - Waitakere, New Zealand
Average sea temperature in December
Waitakere, New Zealand
  • Average sea temperature in December: 18.4°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is February (21.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is August (14.7°C).

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Waitakere, New Zealand
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Waitakere, New Zealand
  • Average daylight in December: 14h and 4min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are August and September (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December - Waitakere, New Zealand
Average sunshine days in December
Waitakere, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (8.5 days).

Average UV index in December - Waitakere, New Zealand
Average UV index in December
Waitakere, New Zealand
  • Average UV index in December: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April and December (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is June (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December - Waitakere, New Zealand
Average cloud cover in December
Waitakere, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in December - Waitakere, New Zealand
Average visibility in December
Waitakere, New Zealand
  • Average visibility in December: 10km

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

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