December weather forecast
Piggs Peak, Swaziland

December

Weather in December

As the year comes to a close, December ushers in the peak of the rainy season in Piggs Peak, Swaziland. High temperatures average at 26.2°C (79.2°F), offering a warm ambiance amidst the rain. December registers the highest rainfall for the year at 134mm (5.28"), spread across a substantial 24 days of the month. With a relative humidity of 80%, the highest in the second half of the year, the atmosphere is noticeably damp. Despite the rainy conditions, the festive season keeps the spirits high, allowing residents to ring in the New Year with joy and anticipation.

Temperature

Piggs Peak's temperatures tend to reach their peak averages in December, with a high of 26.2°C (79.2°F) and a low of 16.5°C (61.7°F).

Humidity

In Piggs Peak, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 24 days and accumulates 134mm (5.28") of precipitation.

Daylight

With an average of 13h and 42min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 04:54 and sunset at 18:33. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 05:06 and sunset at 18:50 SAST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 8.6h.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 5 turns into the following recommendations:
Be mindful. Those with pale skin might receive burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.

Frequently asked questions

What are the warmest months?
December, marked by an average high-temperature of 26.2°C (79.2°F) and a low-temperature of 16.5°C (61.7°F), is the warmest month.
What are December temperatures?
The average high-temperature, in December, in Piggs Peak, is 26.2°C (79.2°F), while the average low-temperature is 16.5°C (61.7°F).
What is the average humidity in December?
In Piggs Peak, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.
What is the rainiest month in Piggs Peak?
December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 24 days and accumulates 134mm (5.28") of precipitation.
How much does it rain in December?
In Piggs Peak, in December, it is raining for 24 days, with typically 134mm (5.28") of accumulated precipitation.
When are the longest days?
The month with the longest days is December, with an average of 13h and 42min of daylight.
What is the average length of the day in December?
The average day length in December is 13h and 44min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in December?
In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 04:54 and sunset at 18:33. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:06 and sunset at 18:50 SAST.
How many hours of sunshine does Piggs Peak have in December?
The average sunshine duration in December is 8.6h.
What is the UV index reading in December?
The average daily maximum UV index in December is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Piggs Peak, Swaziland
  • Average high temperature in December: 26.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is December (26.2°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are June and July (20.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 16.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (16.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (8.1°C).

Average pressure in December
Piggs Peak, Swaziland
  • Average pressure in December: 1014.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1024.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1014mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Piggs Peak, Swaziland
  • Average wind speed in December: 7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (8.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (6.2km/h).

Average humidity in December
Piggs Peak, Swaziland
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (57%).

Average rainfall in December
Piggs Peak, Swaziland
  • Average rainfall in December: 134mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (134mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (6mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Piggs Peak, Swaziland
  • Average rainfall days in December: 24 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (24 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (3.4 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Piggs Peak, Swaziland
  • Average daylight in December: 13h and 4min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 8h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 9h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Piggs Peak, Swaziland
  • Average sunshine days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (25.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (4.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Piggs Peak, Swaziland
  • Average UV index in December: 5

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

Average cloud cover in December
Piggs Peak, Swaziland
  • Average cloud cover in December: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in December
Piggs Peak, Swaziland
  • Average visibility in December: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are June and August (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (6km).

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