December weather forecast
Matapouri, New Zealand

December

Weather in December

The first month of the summer, December, is an agreeable month in Matapouri, New Zealand, with an average temperature ranging between max 21.4°C (70.5°F) and min 14.7°C (58.5°F).

Temperature

Matapouri starts December with an average high-temperature of a pleasant 21.4°C (70.5°F), a minor shift from November's 19.2°C (66.6°F). An average low-temperature of 14.7°C (58.5°F) is recorded in the month of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Matapouri, in December, it is raining for 12.5 days, with typically 62mm (2.44") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 154 rainfall days, and 536mm (21.1") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 14h and 30min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year in Matapouri.
On the first day of December in Matapouri, New Zealand, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 8:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 8:40 pm NZDT.

Sunshine

In Matapouri, the average sunshine in December is 7.3h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Matapouri are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 5 in December leads to these guidelines:
Heed the precautions - Suggestions to avoid sunburn are made. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Matapouri in December?
During December, Matapouri experiences an average high-temperature of 21.4°C (70.5°F) and a low-temperature of 14.7°C (58.5°F).
What is the average humidity in December in Matapouri?
In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.
How much does it rain in Matapouri in December?
In December, in Matapouri, the rain falls for 12.5 days. Throughout December, 62mm (2.44") of precipitation is accumulated.
When are the longest days in Matapouri?
With an average of 14h and 30min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year.
How many hours of daylight does Matapouri have in December?
The average day length in December in Matapouri is 14h and 31min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Matapouri?
In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 8:22 pm. On the last day of the month, in Matapouri, New Zealand, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 8:40 pm NZDT.
How many hours of sunshine does Matapouri have in December?
In Matapouri, the average sunshine duration in December is 7.3h.
What are the months with the highest UV index in Matapouri?
The months with the highest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.
How high is the UV index in December in Matapouri?
In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Matapouri is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December - Matapouri, New Zealand
Average temperature in December
Matapouri, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in December: 21.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (22.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (14.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 14.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (16.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (9.8°C).

Average pressure in December - Matapouri, New Zealand
Average pressure in December
Matapouri, New Zealand
  • Average pressure in December: 1015.6mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are March and April (1018.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1015mbar).

Average wind speed in December - Matapouri, New Zealand
Average wind speed in December
Matapouri, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in December: 13.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (16.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (13km/h).

Average humidity in December - Matapouri, New Zealand
Average humidity in December
Matapouri, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (78%).

Average rainfall in December - Matapouri, New Zealand
Average rainfall in December
Matapouri, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in December: 62mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (69mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (26mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Matapouri, New Zealand
Average rainfall days in December
Matapouri, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.9 days).

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Matapouri, New Zealand
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Matapouri, New Zealand
  • Average daylight in December: 14h and 3min

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

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 7h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December - Matapouri, New Zealand
Average sunshine days in December
Matapouri, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.5 days).

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

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

Average cloud cover in December - Matapouri, New Zealand
Average cloud cover in December
Matapouri, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December - Matapouri, New Zealand
Average visibility in December
Matapouri, New Zealand
  • Average visibility in December: 9km

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

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