December weather forecast
Victoria West, South Africa

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the summer in Victoria West, is a hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 17.9°C (64.2°F) and 30.5°C (86.9°F).

Temperature

December's onset records an average high-temperature of a tropical 30.5°C (86.9°F), a near match to November's 27.9°C (82.2°F). December nights present a stark temperature decrease to a comfortable 17.9°C (64.2°F).

Humidity

In Victoria West, the average relative humidity in December is 31%.

Rainfall

In Victoria West, South Africa, in December, it is raining for 5.9 days, with typically 17mm (0.67") of accumulated precipitation. In Victoria West, during the entire year, the rain falls for 59.7 days and collects up to 168mm (6.61") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through June, September through December are months without snowfall in Victoria West.

Daylight

December has the longest days of the year in Victoria West, with an average of 14h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 05:15 and sunset at 19:18. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:25 and sunset at 19:35 SAST.

Sunshine

December has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 12h of sunshine.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Victoria West. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 7 in December translates into this advice:
Take precautions against overexposure. Fair-skinned people may get burned in less than 20 minutes. Limit direct sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the time of the most intense UV radiation, noting that shade structures may not provide total sun protection. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.

Frequently asked questions

Is it hot in Victoria West during December?
During December, Victoria West experiences an average high-temperature of 30.5°C (86.9°F) and a low-temperature of 17.9°C (64.2°F).
What is the average humidity in December in Victoria West?
In Victoria West, the average relative humidity in December is 31%.
How many days does it rain in December in Victoria West?
In Victoria West, in December, during 5.9 rainfall days, 17mm (0.67") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
When it does not snow in Victoria West?
January through June, September through December are months without snowfall.
When are the longest days in Victoria West?
The month with the longest days in Victoria West, South Africa, is December, with an average of 14h and 12min of daylight.
How many hours of daylight does Victoria West have in December?
In Victoria West, the average day length in December is 14h and 10min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Victoria West?
In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:15 and sunset at 19:18. On the last day of the month, in Victoria West, sunrise is at 05:25 and sunset at 19:35 SAST.
What month has the most sunshine in Victoria West?
December has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 12h of sunshine.
How long on average sun shines in December in Victoria West?
In Victoria West, the average sunshine duration in December is 12h.
When is the highest UV index in Victoria West?
The months with the highest UV index in Victoria West are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.
How high is the UV index in December in Victoria West?
In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Victoria West is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December - Victoria West, South Africa
Average temperature in December
Victoria West, South Africa
  • Average high temperature in December: 30.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (31.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (15.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 17.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (19.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (4.9°C).

Average pressure in December - Victoria West, South Africa
Average pressure in December
Victoria West, South Africa
  • Average pressure in December: 1010.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1024.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1010.8mbar).

Average wind speed in December - Victoria West, South Africa
Average wind speed in December
Victoria West, South Africa
  • Average wind speed in December: 18.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (19km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (13.1km/h).

Average humidity in December - Victoria West, South Africa
Average humidity in December
Victoria West, South Africa
  • Average humidity in December: 31%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (50%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (29%).

Average rainfall in December - Victoria West, South Africa
Average rainfall in December
Victoria West, South Africa
  • Average rainfall in December: 17mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (32mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (3mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Victoria West, South Africa
Average rainfall days in December
Victoria West, South Africa
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is February (9.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (2.1 days).

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

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are July and August (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Victoria West, South Africa
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Victoria West, South Africa
  • Average daylight in December: 14h and 1min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 12h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are May, June and July (Average sunshine: 7h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December - Victoria West, South Africa
Average sunshine days in December
Victoria West, South Africa
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (28.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (16.7 days).

Average UV index in December - Victoria West, South Africa
Average UV index in December
Victoria West, South Africa
  • Average UV index in December: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in December - Victoria West, South Africa
Average cloud cover in December
Victoria West, South Africa
  • Average cloud cover in December: 10

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 15).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 9).

Average visibility in December - Victoria West, South Africa
Average visibility in December
Victoria West, 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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