December weather forecast
Mount Hagen, Papua New Guinea

December

Weather in December

December welcomes Mount Hagen with significant meteorological consistency. Temperature ranges and UV index values remain unchanged from November. Markedly, however, the final month of the year concludes with increased rainfall, reaching 279mm (10.98"), spread over 24 days. Chiming in the festive season with high precipitation, December balances out the dry spells previously experienced in the mid-year periods.

Temperature

In Mount Hagen, the warmest period comes during October through December, when the average high-temperature touches 30°C (86°F).

Rainfall

In December, in Mount Hagen, the rain falls for 24 days. Throughout December, 279mm (10.98") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 288 rainfall days, and 2638mm (103.86") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the longest days of the year, with an average of 12h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 18:25. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 18:39 +10.

Sunshine

January, October through December, with an average of 5h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.

UV index

January through May, July through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 11, and more, symbolizes an extreme health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 12 suggests this advice:
Practice all-important precautions. Light skin people may get burned in less than 5 minutes. The Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Use liberally and reapply a broad-spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen every two hours, or straight away after any outdoor workout or swim.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the hottest?
During October through December, Mount Hagen experiences its peak temperatures, averaging a high-temperature of 30°C (86°F).
How hot is December?
Mount Hagen in December has an average high-temperature of 30°C (86°F) and an average low-temperature of 12°C (53.6°F).
How much does it rain in December?
In December, the rain falls for 24 days. Throughout December, 279mm (10.98") of precipitation is accumulated.
When are the longest days?
The month with the longest days is December, with an average of 12h and 30min of daylight.
How many hours of daylight does Mount Hagen have in December?
The average day length in December is 12h and 28min.
When are sunrise and sunset in December?
In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 18:25. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 18:39 +10.
What are the months with the most sunshine?
January, October through December, with an average of 5h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Mount Hagen.
How long on average sun shines in December in Mount Hagen?
In Mount Hagen, the average sunshine duration in December is 5h.
What are the months with the highest UV index?
January through May, July through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index.
How high is the UV index in December?
In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 12. A UV Index reading of 11, and higher, represents an ultimate hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average rainfall
Average rainfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average UV index
Average temperature in December
Mount Hagen, Papua New Guinea
  • Average high temperature in December: 30°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are October, November and December (30°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are June, July and August (28°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 12°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are February and March (13°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are June, July, August and September (11°C).

Average rainfall in December
Mount Hagen, Papua New Guinea
  • Average rainfall in December: 279mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (309mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (122mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Mount Hagen, Papua New Guinea
  • Average rainfall days in December: 24 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are March and April (26 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (22 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Mount Hagen, 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

The months with the most sunshine are January, October, November and December (Average sunshine: 5h).
The months with the least sunshine are February, March, April, May, June, July, August and September (Average sunshine: 4h).

Average UV index in December
Mount Hagen, Papua New Guinea
  • Average UV index in December: 12

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 12).
The month with the lowest UV index is June (UV index 11).

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