December weather forecast
Mdantsane, South Africa

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the summer in Mdantsane, is a moderately hot month, with an average temperature varying between 23.6°C (74.5°F) and 18.5°C (65.3°F).

Temperature

December is marked by an average high-temperature of a moderately hot 23.6°C (74.5°F), almost identical to the preceding month. Mdantsane records an average low of 18.5°C (65.3°F) throughout the nights in December.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 15.9 days. Throughout December, 27mm (1.06") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 140.9 rainfall days, and 352mm (13.86") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 14h and 18min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 04:53 and sunset at 19:03. On the last day of December, in Mdantsane, South Africa, sunrise is at 05:03 and sunset at 19:20 SAST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 8.1h.

UV index

January, February, April and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 6 in December interprets into the following advice:
Continue precautions and advocate sun safety advice. Deterrence of sunburn is indispensable. During the period from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., UV radiation is highest. Try to avoid direct sunlight during these hours. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?
In December, in Mdantsane, the average high-temperature is 23.6°C (74.5°F), and the average low-temperature is 18.5°C (65.3°F).
What is the most humid month?
January and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are most humid months.
What is the average humidity in December?
In Mdantsane, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.
How many days does it rain in December in Mdantsane?
In Mdantsane, in December, it is raining for 15.9 days, with typically 27mm (1.06") of accumulated precipitation.
When are the longest days in Mdantsane?
With an average of 14h and 18min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year.
How many hours of daylight does Mdantsane have in December?
In December, the average day length is 14h and 17min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in December?
In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 04:53 and sunset at 19:03. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:03 and sunset at 19:20 SAST.
How many hours of sunshine does Mdantsane have in December?
The average sunshine duration in December is 8.1h.
When is the highest UV index?
January, February, April and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index.
What is the UV index reading in December?
The average daily maximum UV index in December is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
Average high temperature
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Average wind speed
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Average temperature in December - Mdantsane, South Africa
Average temperature in December
Mdantsane, South Africa
  • Average high temperature in December: 23.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (25.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (20.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (20.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (14.2°C).

Average pressure in December - Mdantsane, South Africa
Average pressure in December
Mdantsane, South Africa
  • Average pressure in December: 1014.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1022.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1013.8mbar).

Average wind speed in December - Mdantsane, South Africa
Average wind speed in December
Mdantsane, South Africa
  • Average wind speed in December: 18.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (20.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (16.8km/h).

Average humidity in December - Mdantsane, South Africa
Average humidity in December
Mdantsane, South Africa
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (58%).

Average rainfall in December - Mdantsane, South Africa
Average rainfall in December
Mdantsane, South Africa
  • Average rainfall in December: 27mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (44mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (14mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Mdantsane, South Africa
Average rainfall days in December
Mdantsane, South Africa
  • Average rainfall days in December: 15.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (6.3 days).

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

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 8h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 8h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December - Mdantsane, South Africa
Average sunshine days in December
Mdantsane, South Africa
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (21.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (12.5 days).

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

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

Average cloud cover in December - Mdantsane, South Africa
Average cloud cover in December
Mdantsane, South Africa
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 20).

Average visibility in December - Mdantsane, South Africa
Average visibility in December
Mdantsane, 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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