December weather forecast
Athlone, South Africa

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the summer in Athlone, is a moderately hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 16.3°C (61.3°F) and 24.3°C (75.7°F).

Temperature

The arrival of December is marked by an average high-temperature of a moderately hot 24.3°C (75.7°F), bearing a close resemblance to November. Athlone temperatures generally rest at a low of 16.3°C (61.3°F) during the December nights.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are February, April and December, with an average relative humidity of 68%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 6.4 days. Throughout December, 16mm (0.63") of precipitation is accumulated. In Athlone, during the entire year, the rain falls for 111 days and collects up to 435mm (17.13") of precipitation.

Daylight

The month with the longest days in Athlone is December, with an average of 14h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:27 and sunset at 19:42. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 05:37 and sunset at 20:00 SAST.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine in Athlone, South Africa, is December, with an average of 11.1h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Athlone. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 6 during December morphs into the following directions:
Shield from overexposure. Defense against sun-related harm is required. Limit direct sun exposure especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. However, keep in mind that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Athlone?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Athlone during December are 24.3°C (75.7°F) and 16.3°C (61.3°F) respectively.

What are the least humid months in Athlone?

February, April and December, with an average relative humidity of 68%, are the least humid months.

What is the average humidity in December in Athlone?

In Athlone, South Africa, the average relative humidity in December is 68%.

How much does it rain in Athlone in December?

In Athlone, in December, during 6.4 rainfall days, 16mm (0.63") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When are the longest days in Athlone?

With an average of 14h and 24min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year in Athlone.

How many hours of daylight does Athlone have in December?

In December, the average day length is 14h and 22min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Athlone?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 05:27 and sunset at 19:42. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:37 and sunset at 20:00 SAST.

What month has the most sunshine in Athlone?

With an average of 11.1h of sunshine, December has the most sunshine of the year in Athlone, South Africa.

How many hours of sunshine does Athlone have in December?

In Athlone, South Africa, the average sunshine duration in December is 11.1h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Athlone?

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Athlone.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Athlone?

In Athlone, South Africa, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

Average temperature in December
Athlone, South Africa

Average temperature in December - Athlone, South Africa
  • Average high temperature in December: 24.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (26.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (16.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 16.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (17.7°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are July and August (10.2°C).

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Average pressure in December
Athlone, South Africa

Average pressure in December - Athlone, South Africa
  • Average pressure in December: 1014.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1022mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1013.4mbar).

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Average wind speed in December
Athlone, South Africa

Average wind speed in December - Athlone, South Africa
  • Average wind speed in December: 17.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (17.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (13.4km/h).

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Average humidity in December
Athlone, South Africa

Average humidity in December - Athlone, South Africa
  • Average humidity in December: 68%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June, August and September (74%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are February, April and December (68%).

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Average rainfall in December
Athlone, South Africa

Average rainfall in December - Athlone, South Africa
  • Average rainfall in December: 16mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (98mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (7mm).

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Average rainfall days in December
Athlone, South Africa

Average rainfall days in December - Athlone, South Africa
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.9 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Athlone, South Africa

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Athlone, South Africa
  • Average daylight in December: 14h and 2min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 11h and 1min

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

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Average sunshine days in December
Athlone, South Africa

Average sunshine days in December - Athlone, South Africa
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (23.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.6 days).

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Average UV index in December
Athlone, South Africa

Average UV index in December - Athlone, South Africa
  • Average UV index in December: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 4).

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Average cloud cover in December
Athlone, South Africa

Average cloud cover in December - Athlone, South Africa
  • Average cloud cover in December: 19

The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 34).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 15).

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Average visibility in December
Athlone, South Africa

Average visibility in December - Athlone, South Africa
  • 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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