December weather forecast
Rankins Springs, Australia

December

Weather in December

The first month of the summer, December, is a tropical month in Rankins Springs, Australia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 31.5°C (88.7°F) and 18.8°C (65.8°F).

Temperature

As November transitions into December, a subtle temperature shift is observed, with average highs adjusting from a moderately hot 28.2°C (82.8°F) to a tropical 31.5°C (88.7°F). Rankins Springs, after hot December days, encounters a marked drop to an average nighttime temperature of 18.8°C (65.8°F).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 38%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 5.1 days. Throughout December, 17mm (0.67") of precipitation is accumulated. In Rankins Springs, Australia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 78.8 days and collects up to 212mm (8.35") of precipitation.

Daylight

With an average of 14h and 24min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 8:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 8:29 pm AEDT.

Sunshine

With an average of 10.6h of sunshine, December has the most sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 7 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Resist extreme sun exposure. Guarding against solar damage is essential. Limit your direct sun exposure, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest. Shade structures might not provide complete sun protection. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes.

Frequently asked questions

Is it hot during December?
An average high-temperature, in December, in Rankins Springs, is 31.5°C (88.7°F) and the average low-temperature is 18.8°C (65.8°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in November is appraised at 28°C (82.4°F).
What is the average humidity in December?
In Rankins Springs, Australia, the average relative humidity in December is 38%.
How many days does it rain in December?
In Rankins Springs, during December, the rain falls for 5.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 17mm (0.67") of precipitation.
When are the longest days?
December has the longest days of the year, with an average of 14h and 24min of daylight.
How many hours of daylight does Rankins Springs have in December?
In Rankins Springs, the average day length in December is 14h and 22min.
When are sunrise and sunset in December?
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 8:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 8:29 pm AEDT.
What month has the most sunshine?
December has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 10.6h of sunshine.
How many hours of sunshine does Rankins Springs have in December?
In Rankins Springs, the average sunshine duration in December is 10.6h.
When is the highest UV index?
January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index.
What is the UV index reading in December?
In Rankins Springs, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December - Rankins Springs, Australia
Average temperature in December
Rankins Springs, Australia
  • Average high temperature in December: 31.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (34.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (13.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (21.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (5°C).

Average pressure in December - Rankins Springs, Australia
Average pressure in December
Rankins Springs, Australia
  • Average pressure in December: 1011.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1022.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1010.1mbar).

Average wind speed in December - Rankins Springs, Australia
Average wind speed in December
Rankins Springs, Australia
  • Average wind speed in December: 12.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (13.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (10.7km/h).

Average humidity in December - Rankins Springs, Australia
Average humidity in December
Rankins Springs, Australia
  • Average humidity in December: 38%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (36%).

Average rainfall in December - Rankins Springs, Australia
Average rainfall in December
Rankins Springs, Australia
  • Average rainfall in December: 17mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (24mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (13mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Rankins Springs, Australia
Average rainfall days in December
Rankins Springs, Australia
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (8.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (5.1 days).

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Rankins Springs, Australia
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Rankins Springs, Australia
  • Average daylight in December: 14h and 2min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 10h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 7h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December - Rankins Springs, Australia
Average sunshine days in December
Rankins Springs, Australia
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (23.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (20.7 days).

Average UV index in December - Rankins Springs, Australia
Average UV index in December
Rankins Springs, Australia
  • Average UV index in December: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are June and August (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December - Rankins Springs, Australia
Average cloud cover in December
Rankins Springs, Australia
  • Average cloud cover in December: 17

The months with the most cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 35).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 15).

Average visibility in December - Rankins Springs, Australia
Average visibility in December
Rankins Springs, Australia
  • Average visibility in December: 10km

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

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