December weather forecast
Makaraka, New Zealand

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the summer in Makaraka, is an agreeable month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 20.3°C (68.5°F) and 12.8°C (55°F).

Temperature

As Makaraka steps into December, the average high-temperature holds at an agreeable 20.3°C (68.5°F), hinting at a minor fluctuation from the prior month. Makaraka, in December, observes a steady average low-temperature of 12.8°C (55°F).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In Makaraka, in December, it is raining for 13.2 days, with typically 43mm (1.69") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 155.8 rainfall days, and 492mm (19.37") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the longest days is December, with an average of 14h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:37 am and sunset at 8:16 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 8:35 pm NZDT.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 9.3h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Undertake protective steps - Obligation to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is in place. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Makaraka in December?
December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 20.3°C (68.5°F) and a low-temperature of 12.8°C (55°F).
What is the average humidity in December?
In Makaraka, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.
How much does it rain in Makaraka in December?
In Makaraka, in December, during 13.2 rainfall days, 43mm (1.69") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
When are the longest days in Makaraka?
The month with the longest days is December, with an average of 14h and 48min of daylight.
How many hours of daylight does Makaraka have in December?
The average day length in December is 14h and 49min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in December?
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 5:37 am and sunset at 8:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 8:35 pm NZDT.
How long on average sun shines in December?
In Makaraka, New Zealand, the average sunshine duration in December is 9.3h.
What is the month with the highest UV index?
January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index.
What is the UV index reading in December?
In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December - Makaraka, New Zealand
Average temperature in December
Makaraka, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in December: 20.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (22.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (12.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 12.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (14.9°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are July and August (7.5°C).

Average pressure in December - Makaraka, New Zealand
Average pressure in December
Makaraka, New Zealand
  • Average pressure in December: 1014.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1018.3mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are September and November (1013.5mbar).

Average wind speed in December - Makaraka, New Zealand
Average wind speed in December
Makaraka, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in December: 14km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (18.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (13.6km/h).

Average humidity in December - Makaraka, New Zealand
Average humidity in December
Makaraka, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are April, June and July (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (75%).

Average rainfall in December - Makaraka, New Zealand
Average rainfall in December
Makaraka, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in December: 43mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (64mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and May (30mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Makaraka, New Zealand
Average rainfall days in December
Makaraka, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (10.4 days).

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Makaraka, New Zealand
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Makaraka, New Zealand
  • Average daylight in December: 14h and 5min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December - Makaraka, New Zealand
Average sunshine days in December
Makaraka, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (13.2 days).

Average UV index in December - Makaraka, New Zealand
Average UV index in December
Makaraka, New Zealand
  • Average UV index in December: 5

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

Average cloud cover in December - Makaraka, New Zealand
Average cloud cover in December
Makaraka, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in December: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December - Makaraka, New Zealand
Average visibility in December
Makaraka, New Zealand
  • 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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