December weather forecast
Poya, New Caledonia

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Weather in December

December in Poya marks the height of the wet season as rainfall inches up to 66mm (2.6"). Higher temperatures dominate as the average high temperature reaches 26°C (78.8°F). The gentle wind blows at an unhurried pace averaging at 16.5km/h (10.3mph), adding to the euphoria of holiday cheer. Excursions to coastal areas and beachside amusements become common sight owing to clear sea visibility up to 10km (6.2mi). The festive season finds enthusiastic merrimakers reveling under a daylight lasting for 13.4 hours.

Temperature

December's average high-temperature in Poya, New Caledonia, is a still moderately hot 26°C (78.8°F), maintaining a close comparison with November's 24.7°C (76.5°F). Poya, during the nights of December, averages a temperature close to its daytime high, at an agreeable 22.9°C (73.2°F).

Humidity

In Poya, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

In Poya, in December, it is raining for 21.5 days, with typically 66mm (2.6") of accumulated precipitation. In Poya, during the entire year, the rain falls for 201.9 days and collects up to 774mm (30.47") of precipitation.

Daylight

December has the longest days of the year, with an average of 13h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Poya, New Caledonia, sunrise is at 05:08 and sunset at 18:28. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:19 and sunset at 18:44 +11.

Sunshine

In Poya, the average sunshine in December is 9.2h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Poya are January through July, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Adhere to precautions and respect sun safety doctrines. Avoiding sunburn is vital. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun's UV radiation is at its peak. Limit your exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Poya?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Poya, is 26°C (78.8°F) and the average low-temperature is 22.9°C (73.2°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in February is calculated to be 30°C (86°F).

What is the average humidity in December in Poya?

In Poya, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

How much does it rain in Poya in December?

In Poya, in December, during 21.5 rainfall days, 66mm (2.6") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When are the longest days in Poya?

With an average of 13h and 24min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year in Poya.

How many hours of daylight does Poya have in December?

In Poya, the average day length in December is 13h and 25min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Poya?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:08 and sunset at 18:28. On the last day of the month, in Poya, sunrise is at 05:19 and sunset at 18:44 +11.

How many hours of sunshine does Poya have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 9.2h.

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

The months with the highest UV index in Poya are January through July, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

How high is the UV index in December in Poya?

In Poya, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

Average temperature in December
Poya, New Caledonia

Average temperature in December - Poya, New Caledonia
  • Average high temperature in December: 26°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (27.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (22°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (24.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (18.2°C).

Average pressure in December
Poya, New Caledonia

Average pressure in December - Poya, New Caledonia
  • Average pressure in December: 1010.7mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are July and August (1016.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1007.8mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Poya, New Caledonia

Average wind speed in December - Poya, New Caledonia
  • Average wind speed in December: 16.5km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and November (16.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (13.8km/h).

Average humidity in December
Poya, New Caledonia

Average humidity in December - Poya, New Caledonia
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and April (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Poya, New Caledonia

Average rainfall in December - Poya, New Caledonia
  • Average rainfall in December: 66mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (121mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (27mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Poya, New Caledonia

Average rainfall days in December - Poya, New Caledonia
  • Average rainfall days in December: 21.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (24.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (9.5 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Poya, New Caledonia

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Poya, New Caledonia
  • Average daylight in December: 13h and 2min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 9h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are February and November (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Poya, New Caledonia

Average sunshine days in December - Poya, New Caledonia
  • Average sunshine days in December: 4.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (15.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (3.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Poya, New Caledonia

Average UV index in December - Poya, New Caledonia
  • Average UV index in December: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is August (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in December
Poya, New Caledonia

Average cloud cover in December - Poya, New Caledonia
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
Poya, New Caledonia

Average visibility in December - Poya, New Caledonia
  • 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).

Poya, New Caledonia

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