December weather forecast
Ward, New Zealand

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the summer in Ward, is an enjoyable month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 11.7°C (53.1°F) and an average high of 17.4°C (63.3°F).

Temperature

With December's arrival, Ward's weather records an average high-temperature of a comfortable 17.4°C (63.3°F), marking little difference from November's 15.1°C (59.2°F). In December, Ward records an average nighttime temperature of 11.7°C (53.1°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 74%.

Rainfall

In Ward, in December, it is raining for 13.9 days, with typically 38mm (1.5") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 121.2 rainfall days, and 380mm (14.96") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Ward, snow does not fall in January through May, August, October through December.

Daylight

December has the longest days of the year, with an average of 15h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:43 am and sunset at 8:41 pm. On the last day of December, in Ward, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 9:01 pm NZDT.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine in Ward is December, with an average of 11h 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 vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 4 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Ward in December?
The average high-temperature, in December, in Ward, is 17.4°C (63.3°F), while the average low-temperature is 11.7°C (53.1°F).
What is the average humidity in December in Ward?
In Ward, New Zealand, the average relative humidity in December is 74%.
How many days does it rain in December in Ward?
In December, in Ward, New Zealand, the rain falls for 13.9 days. Throughout December, 38mm (1.5") of precipitation is accumulated.
When it does not snow in Ward?
In Ward, snow does not fall in January through May, August, October through December.
When are the longest days in Ward?
The month with the longest days in Ward, New Zealand, is December, with an average of 15h and 12min of daylight.
How many hours of daylight does Ward have in December?
The average day length in December in Ward, New Zealand, is 15h and 10min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Ward?
In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:43 am and sunset at 8:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 9:01 pm NZDT.
What month has the most sunshine in Ward?
The month with the most sunshine is December, with an average of 11h of sunshine.
How many hours of sunshine does Ward have in December?
In Ward, the average sunshine duration in December is 11h.
What is the UV index reading in December in Ward?
The average daily maximum UV index in December in Ward is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Ward, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in December: 17.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (19°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (9.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 11.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (13.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (5.2°C).

Average pressure in December
Ward, New Zealand
  • Average pressure in December: 1012.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1017.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011.5mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Ward, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in December: 14.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (15.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (13.1km/h).

Average humidity in December
Ward, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in December: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Ward, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in December: 38mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (45mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (16mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Ward, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (13.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (7.3 days).

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

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

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

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

  • Average sunshine in December: 11h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ward, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (21.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (13.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Ward, 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 May, June, July, August and September (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Ward, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in December: 32

The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 38).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Ward, 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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