December weather forecast
Katakatai, Papua New Guinea

December

Weather in December

The first month of the summer, December, is still a warm month in Katakatai, Papua New Guinea, with an average temperature ranging between max 29°C (84.2°F) and min 26°C (78.8°F).

Temperature

The advent of December observes an average high-temperature of a still warm 29°C (84.2°F), nearly identical to November's 29.2°C (84.6°F). Katakatai sees a gentle drop from the daily peak temperature in December, with an average low settling at a still warm 26°C (78.8°F).

Heat index

The average heat index in December is calculated to be a tropical 34°C (93.2°F). More protective measures are required - heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Heatstroke may follow lengthy activity.
Heat index details are generally centered around shaded locations and a mild breeze. If exposed to direct sunlight, the heat index could climb by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', is what the temperature feels like to the human body when the air temperature is combined with the relative humidity. The impression of weather on a person can be swayed by additional aspects, including metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Being aware that direct sunlight can impact the felt heat might mean an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for children. Young ones generally face higher dangers than adults since they sweat less. Along with their large skin surface area compared totheir small bodies and increased heat production from their activities, the risks are heightened.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Katakatai, in December, it is raining for 26.8 days, with typically 172mm (6.77") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 314.3 rainfall days, and 2023mm (79.65") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the longest days is December, with an average of 12h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:29 and sunset at 17:50. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 05:42 and sunset at 18:05 +10.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Katakatai are January through March, May through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 7 suggests these recommendations:
Use protective steps and abide by sun safety guidelines. Safeguarding against skin and eye harm is necessary. Stay out of direct sunlight and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest, but remember that shade devices may not offer full sun protection. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit.

Frequently asked questions

How hot is December in Katakatai?
The high-temperature, in December, in Katakatai, is 29°C (84.2°F), while the low-temperature averages to 26°C (78.8°F). In December, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is calculated to be 34°C (93.2°F).
What is the average humidity in December in Katakatai?
The average relative humidity in December is 78%.
How much does it rain in Katakatai in December?
In December, in Katakatai, the rain falls for 26.8 days. Throughout December, 172mm (6.77") of precipitation is accumulated.
When are the longest days in Katakatai?
With an average of 12h and 24min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year in Katakatai.
What is the average length of the day in December in Katakatai?
In Katakatai, the average day length in December is 12h and 22min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Katakatai?
On the first day of December in Katakatai, Papua New Guinea, sunrise is at 05:29 and sunset at 17:50. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:42 and sunset at 18:05 +10.
How many hours of sunshine does Katakatai have in December?
The average sunshine duration in December in Katakatai, Papua New Guinea, is 9h.
What are the months with the highest UV index in Katakatai?
January through March, May through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Katakatai.
What is the UV index reading in December in Katakatai?
The average daily maximum UV index in December in Katakatai, Papua New Guinea, is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Katakatai, Papua New Guinea
  • Average high temperature in December: 29°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is May (29.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (28.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (26.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is September (25.1°C).

Average pressure in December
Katakatai, Papua New Guinea
  • Average pressure in December: 1007.7mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are August and September (1010mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1007.7mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Katakatai, Papua New Guinea
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (13.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is April (7.5km/h).

Average humidity in December
Katakatai, Papua New Guinea
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Katakatai, Papua New Guinea
  • Average rainfall in December: 172mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (226mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (109mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Katakatai, Papua New Guinea
  • Average rainfall days in December: 26.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (27.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (24.4 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Katakatai, Papua New Guinea
  • Average daylight in December: 12h and 2min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 9h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Katakatai, Papua New Guinea
  • Average sunshine days in December: 3.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (4.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (1.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Katakatai, Papua New Guinea
  • Average UV index in December: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is April (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in December
Katakatai, Papua New Guinea
  • Average cloud cover in December: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are May, September, October and November (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in December
Katakatai, Papua New Guinea
  • Average visibility in December: 10km

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

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