December weather forecast
Butha-Buthe, Lesotho

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Weather in December

December, rounding off the year, greets Butha-Buthe with an increase in warmth as it transitions fully into the summer season. The city experiences its highest rainfall of the year, measuring 73mm (2.87"), and also the most rainy days. Alongside, December is notable for having the longest daylight hours at 14 hours. This month displays a festive blend of weather patterns that kindle the city's holiday spirit; a perfect combination of warm temperatures, abundant rainfall, and extended daylight.

Temperature

In December, Butha-Buthe notes an average high-temperature of a still warm 25.5°C (77.9°F), hardly different from the preceding month. Contrasted against daytime highs, Butha-Buthe records an average nighttime low of 12.7°C (54.9°F) in December.

Humidity

In Butha-Buthe, the average relative humidity in December is 61%.

Rainfall

In December, in Butha-Buthe, Lesotho, the rain falls for 18.1 days. Throughout December, 73mm (2.87") of precipitation is accumulated. In Butha-Buthe, Lesotho, during the entire year, the rain falls for 117.6 days and collects up to 432mm (17.01") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through July, September through December are months without snowfall in Butha-Buthe.

Daylight

December has the longest days of the year, with an average of 13h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 04:59 and sunset at 18:50. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:10 and sunset at 19:07 SAST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Butha-Buthe is 11.5h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Butha-Buthe are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 5 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Butha-Buthe in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Butha-Buthe, records 25.5°C (77.9°F), while the low-temperature is 12.7°C (54.9°F).

What is the average humidity in December in Butha-Buthe?

In Butha-Buthe, Lesotho, the average relative humidity in December is 61%.

How many days does it rain in December in Butha-Buthe?

In Butha-Buthe, Lesotho, in December, it is raining for 18.1 days, with typically 73mm (2.87") of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Butha-Buthe?

In Butha-Buthe, Lesotho, snow does not fall in January through July, September through December.

When are the longest days in Butha-Buthe?

With an average of 13h and 54min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Butha-Buthe have in December?

In December, the average day length in Butha-Buthe, Lesotho, is 13h and 57min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Butha-Buthe?

On the first day of December in Butha-Buthe, Lesotho, sunrise is at 04:59 and sunset at 18:50. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:10 and sunset at 19:07 SAST.

How many hours of sunshine does Butha-Buthe have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 11.5h.

When is the highest UV index in Butha-Buthe?

The months with the highest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

How high is the UV index in December in Butha-Buthe?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Butha-Buthe, Lesotho, is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Butha-Buthe, Lesotho

Average temperature in December - Butha-Buthe, Lesotho
  • Average high temperature in December: 25.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (25.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (15°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 12.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (13.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (2.5°C).

Average pressure in December
Butha-Buthe, Lesotho

Average pressure in December - Butha-Buthe, Lesotho
  • Average pressure in December: 1014.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1025.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1014.2mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Butha-Buthe, Lesotho

Average wind speed in December - Butha-Buthe, Lesotho
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (11.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (8.7km/h).

Average humidity in December
Butha-Buthe, Lesotho

Average humidity in December - Butha-Buthe, Lesotho
  • Average humidity in December: 61%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (66%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (38%).

Average rainfall in December
Butha-Buthe, Lesotho

Average rainfall in December - Butha-Buthe, Lesotho
  • Average rainfall in December: 73mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (74mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (2mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Butha-Buthe, Lesotho

Average rainfall days in December - Butha-Buthe, Lesotho
  • Average rainfall days in December: 18.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (1.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Butha-Buthe, Lesotho

Average snowfall in December - Butha-Buthe, Lesotho
  • Average snowfall in December: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is August (10mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Butha-Buthe, Lesotho

Average snowfall days in December - Butha-Buthe, Lesotho
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is June (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, July, September, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Butha-Buthe, Lesotho

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Butha-Buthe, Lesotho
  • Average daylight in December: 13h and 5min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 54min).
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 months with the least sunshine are April and August (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Butha-Buthe, Lesotho

Average sunshine days in December - Butha-Buthe, Lesotho
  • Average sunshine days in December: 9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (28.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (7.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Butha-Buthe, Lesotho

Average UV index in December - Butha-Buthe, Lesotho
  • Average UV index in December: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are June and July (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Butha-Buthe, Lesotho

Average cloud cover in December - Butha-Buthe, Lesotho
  • Average cloud cover in December: 24

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 26).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 7).

Average visibility in December
Butha-Buthe, Lesotho

Average visibility in December - Butha-Buthe, Lesotho
  • Average visibility in December: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (9km).

Butha-Buthe, Lesotho

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