December weather forecast
Modderpoort, South Africa

December

Weather in December

The first month of the summer, December, is also a moderately hot month in Modderpoort, South Africa, with an average temperature varying between 13.8°C (56.8°F) and 25.5°C (77.9°F).

Temperature

December's beginning signals an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 25.5°C (77.9°F), barely different from November's 24.2°C (75.6°F). In December, the average low-temperature is a refreshing 13.8°C (56.8°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 51%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 15.7 days and accumulates 71mm (2.8") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

With an average of 14h and 0min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:03 and sunset at 18:55. On the last day of December, in Modderpoort, sunrise is at 05:14 and sunset at 19:12 SAST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 11.5h.

UV index

January, November 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 threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 6 during December leads to these advisories:
Resist overexposure. Safeguarding from solar damage is indispensable. UV radiation from the sun is at its strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure during these hours. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck.

Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?
In December, in Modderpoort, the average high-temperature is 25.5°C (77.9°F), and the average low-temperature is 13.8°C (56.8°F).
What is the average humidity in December?
In Modderpoort, the average relative humidity in December is 51%.
What is the rainiest month?
December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 15.7 days and accumulates 71mm (2.8") of precipitation.
How many days does it rain in December?
In Modderpoort, during December, the rain falls for 15.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 71mm (2.8") of precipitation.
When it does not snow?
January through May, September through December are months without snowfall.
When are the longest days?
With an average of 14h and 0min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year.
How many hours of daylight does Modderpoort have in December?
The average day length in December is 13h and 58min.
When are sunrise and sunset in December?
In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:03 and sunset at 18:55. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:14 and sunset at 19:12 SAST.
How long on average sun shines in December?
In Modderpoort, the average sunshine duration in December is 11.5h.
When is the highest UV index?
January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index.
How high is the UV index in December?
In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility
Average temperature in December - Modderpoort, South Africa
Average temperature in December
Modderpoort, South Africa
  • Average high temperature in December: 25.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (26.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (13.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 13.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (14.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is June (2.1°C).

Average pressure in December - Modderpoort, South Africa
Average pressure in December
Modderpoort, South Africa
  • Average pressure in December: 1013.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1025.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1013.5mbar).

Average wind speed in December - Modderpoort, South Africa
Average wind speed in December
Modderpoort, South Africa
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (11.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (7km/h).

Average humidity in December - Modderpoort, South Africa
Average humidity in December
Modderpoort, South Africa
  • Average humidity in December: 51%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (59%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (35%).

Average rainfall in December - Modderpoort, South Africa
Average rainfall in December
Modderpoort, South Africa
  • Average rainfall in December: 71mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (71mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (7mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Modderpoort, South Africa
Average rainfall days in December
Modderpoort, South Africa
  • Average rainfall days in December: 15.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in December - Modderpoort, South Africa
Average snowfall in December
Modderpoort, South Africa
  • Average snowfall in December: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is July (7mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December - Modderpoort, South Africa
Average snowfall days in December
Modderpoort, South Africa
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is June (0.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Modderpoort, South Africa
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Modderpoort, South Africa
  • Average daylight in December: 14h and 0min

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

  • Average sunshine in December: 11h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December - Modderpoort, South Africa
Average sunshine days in December
Modderpoort, South Africa
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (27.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (11 days).

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

The months with the highest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 3).

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 20).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 8).

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