December weather forecast
Lake Kutubu, Papua New Guinea

December

Weather in December

Concluding the year, December experiences a slight increase in rainfall to 411mm (16.18"). On observing the weather patterns, the rainfall does not have a noticeable effect upon the prevailing temperatures of Lake Kutubu. The cloud cover remains below 70%, ensuring an average visibility of 6km (3.7mi) and up to 6 hours of daily sunshine. Given the consistently high UV index of 4, caution is advised during outdoor activities. Wrapping up, the climatic conditions of December suggest a transition towards heavier rainfall in the incoming months, rounding off a typically tropical year at Lake Kutubu, Papua New Guinea.

Temperature

The temperature hits its peak in May and December, recording an average high-temperature of 19.9°C (67.8°F).

Humidity

January, February and December, with an average relative humidity of 92%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

In Lake Kutubu, during December, the rain falls for 30.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 411mm (16.18") of precipitation. In Lake Kutubu, during the entire year, the rain falls for 359.3 days and collects up to 4002mm (157.56") of precipitation.

Daylight

With an average of 12h and 30min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 18:29. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 18:44 +10.

Sunshine

In Lake Kutubu, the average sunshine in December is 5.9h.

UV index

January through July, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 4 transforms into the following instructions:
Preventative actions are necessary - Suggestions to safeguard against sun damage are in order. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What is the hottest time of year?
May and December are identified as the warmest months, with an average high-temperature of 19.9°C (67.8°F).
What is the temperature in December?
The average high-temperature, in December, in Lake Kutubu, is 19.9°C (67.8°F), while the average low-temperature is 12.5°C (54.5°F).
What is the least humid month?
The months with the lowest humidity in Lake Kutubu are January, February and December, with an average relative humidity of 92%.
What is the average humidity in December?
The average relative humidity in December is 92%.
How much does it rain in December?
In Lake Kutubu, during December, the rain falls for 30.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 411mm (16.18") of precipitation.
When are the longest days?
The month with the longest days in Lake Kutubu, Papua New Guinea, is December, with an average of 12h and 30min of daylight.
What is the average length of the day in December?
In December, the average day length is 12h and 29min.
When are sunrise and sunset in December?
In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 18:29. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 18:44 +10.
How long on average sun shines in December?
The average sunshine duration in December is 5.9h.
What is the month with the highest UV index?
January through July, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the highest UV index.
What is the UV index reading in December?
In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Lake Kutubu, Papua New Guinea
  • Average high temperature in December: 19.9°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are May and December (19.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (18.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 12.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is April (12.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (11.5°C).

Average pressure in December
Lake Kutubu, Papua New Guinea
  • Average pressure in December: 1010.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is August (1013.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1010.2mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Lake Kutubu, Papua New Guinea
  • Average wind speed in December: 3.5km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (3.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (3.2km/h).

Average humidity in December
Lake Kutubu, Papua New Guinea
  • Average humidity in December: 92%

The months with the highest relative humidity are April and June (94%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, February and December (92%).

Average rainfall in December
Lake Kutubu, Papua New Guinea
  • Average rainfall in December: 411mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (417mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (210mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Lake Kutubu, Papua New Guinea
  • Average rainfall days in December: 30.5 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are January and March (31 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (28.2 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Lake Kutubu, Papua New Guinea
  • Average daylight in December: 12h and 3min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Lake Kutubu, Papua New Guinea
  • Average sunshine days in December: 0.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (0.8 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are January, February and March (0 days).

Average UV index in December
Lake Kutubu, Papua New Guinea
  • Average UV index in December: 4

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (UV index 4).
The month with the lowest UV index is August (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Lake Kutubu, Papua New Guinea
  • Average cloud cover in December: 68

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 76).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).

Average visibility in December
Lake Kutubu, Papua New Guinea
  • Average visibility in December: 6km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December (6km).
The months with the lowest visibility are July, August and September (5km).

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