December weather forecast
Nukuao, Cook Islands

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Weather in December

Closing the year, December welcomes frequent rain showers marking the arrival of the wet season. The climate remains impressively warm despite the increased cloud cover. The onslaught of wind gusts topping 30.8km/h (19.1mph) keeps the humidity in check. However, daylight is in abundance, ensuring that the weather does not fall into a typical cold winter category. To conclude, December reassures Nukuao's year-round warm weather with added untamed showers.

Temperature

As Nukuao, Cook Islands, steps into December, the average high-temperature holds at a still moderately hot 26.5°C (79.7°F), hinting at a minor fluctuation from the prior month. In Nukuao, the average low-temperature during December nights tends to settle at a still warm 25.6°C (78.1°F), indicating a slight drop from the daytime peak.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are November and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 22.9 days. Throughout December, 153mm (6.02") of precipitation is accumulated. In Nukuao, Cook Islands, during the entire year, the rain falls for 211.1 days and collects up to 1084mm (42.68") of precipitation.

Daylight

The month with the longest days in Nukuao is December, with an average of 13h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:40 and sunset at 18:56. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 19:12 -10.

Sunshine

In Nukuao, Cook Islands, the average sunshine in December is 8.6h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through March, May, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 7 in December translates into this advice:
Avoid overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can burn in under 20 minutes. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended.

Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Nukuao?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 26.5°C (79.7°F) and 25.6°C (78.1°F) respectively. In April, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is computed to be 30°C (86°F).

What is the most humid month in Nukuao?

November and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are most humid months in Nukuao.

What is the average humidity in December in Nukuao?

In Nukuao, Cook Islands, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

How much does it rain in Nukuao in December?

In Nukuao, in December, it is raining for 22.9 days, with typically 153mm (6.02") of accumulated precipitation.

When are the longest days in Nukuao?

December has the longest days of the year in Nukuao, Cook Islands, with an average of 13h and 18min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Nukuao have in December?

In Nukuao, the average day length in December is 13h and 20min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Nukuao?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 05:40 and sunset at 18:56. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 19:12 -10.

How long on average sun shines in December in Nukuao?

The average sunshine duration in December in Nukuao, Cook Islands, is 8.6h.

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

The months with the highest UV index in Nukuao, Cook Islands, are January through March, May, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

How high is the UV index in December in Nukuao?

In Nukuao, Cook Islands, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

Average temperature in December
Nukuao, Cook Islands

Average temperature in December - Nukuao, Cook Islands
  • Average high temperature in December: 26.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (27.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (23.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is March (26.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (22.8°C).

Average pressure in December
Nukuao, Cook Islands

Average pressure in December - Nukuao, Cook Islands
  • Average pressure in December: 1011mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1016.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1010.6mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Nukuao, Cook Islands

Average wind speed in December - Nukuao, Cook Islands
  • Average wind speed in December: 21.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (25.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (20.4km/h).

Average humidity in December
Nukuao, Cook Islands

Average humidity in December - Nukuao, Cook Islands
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are November and December (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and August (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Nukuao, Cook Islands

Average rainfall in December - Nukuao, Cook Islands
  • Average rainfall in December: 153mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are January and March (155mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (29mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Nukuao, Cook Islands

Average rainfall days in December - Nukuao, Cook Islands
  • Average rainfall days in December: 22.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (23.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (10.3 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Nukuao, Cook Islands

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Nukuao, Cook Islands
  • Average daylight in December: 13h and 2min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 8h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 8h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Nukuao, Cook Islands

Average sunshine days in December - Nukuao, Cook Islands
  • Average sunshine days in December: 5.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (5.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Nukuao, Cook Islands

Average UV index in December - Nukuao, Cook Islands
  • Average UV index in December: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, May, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are April, June, July, August, September and October (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in December
Nukuao, Cook Islands

Average cloud cover in December - Nukuao, Cook Islands
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The months with the most cloud cover are January, October, November and December (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are March, April and September (Cloud cover 46).

Average visibility in December
Nukuao, Cook Islands

Average visibility in December - Nukuao, Cook Islands
  • 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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