December weather forecast
Waitane, New Zealand

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the summer in Waitane, is a comfortable month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 16.8°C (62.2°F) and 9°C (48.2°F).

Temperature

The arrival of December brings an average high-temperature of a still refreshing 16.8°C (62.2°F), nearly identical to November's 14.7°C (58.5°F). Waitane experiences a steady low-temperature of 9°C (48.2°F) throughout December.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity in Waitane are January, October through December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

In Waitane, during December, the rain falls for 17.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 65mm (2.56") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Waitane, 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 in Waitane.

Daylight

December has the longest days of the year in Waitane, with an average of 15h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 9:18 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 9:39 pm NZDT.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine in Waitane is December, with an average of 9.7h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Waitane are January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 4 during December leads to these instructions:
Guard yourself - Avoiding sunburn is suggested. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Waitane?
In December, in Waitane, the average high-temperature is 16.8°C (62.2°F), and the average low-temperature is 9°C (48.2°F).
What are the least humid months in Waitane?
The months with the lowest humidity are January, October through December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.
What is the average humidity in December in Waitane?
The average relative humidity in December in Waitane, New Zealand, is 79%.
How much does it rain in Waitane in December?
In Waitane, in December, during 17.7 rainfall days, 65mm (2.56") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
When it does not snow in Waitane?
In Waitane, snow does not fall in January through April, June, July, October through December.
When are the longest days in Waitane?
The month with the longest days in Waitane is December, with an average of 15h and 42min of daylight.
How many hours of daylight does Waitane have in December?
The average day length in December is 15h and 41min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Waitane?
On the first day of December in Waitane, New Zealand, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 9:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 9:39 pm NZDT.
What month has the most sunshine in Waitane?
With an average of 9.7h of sunshine, December has the most sunshine of the year in Waitane.
How many hours of sunshine does Waitane have in December?
The average sunshine duration in December in Waitane is 9.7h.
What is the month with the highest UV index in Waitane?
The months with the highest UV index in Waitane, New Zealand, are January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4.
How high is the UV index in December in Waitane?
In Waitane, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December - Waitane, New Zealand
Average temperature in December
Waitane, 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 - Waitane, New Zealand
Average pressure in December
Waitane, 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 - Waitane, New Zealand
Average wind speed in December
Waitane, 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 - Waitane, New Zealand
Average humidity in December
Waitane, 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 - Waitane, New Zealand
Average rainfall in December
Waitane, 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 - Waitane, New Zealand
Average rainfall days in December
Waitane, 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 - Waitane, New Zealand
Average snowfall in December
Waitane, 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 - Waitane, New Zealand
Average snowfall days in December
Waitane, 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 - Waitane, New Zealand
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Waitane, New Zealand
  • Average daylight in December: 15h and 4min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • 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 - Waitane, New Zealand
Average sunshine days in December
Waitane, 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 - Waitane, New Zealand
Average UV index in December
Waitane, 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 - Waitane, New Zealand
Average cloud cover in December
Waitane, 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 - Waitane, New Zealand
Average visibility in December
Waitane, 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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