December weather forecast
Okarito, New Zealand

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the summer in Okarito, is a cool month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 11.1°C (52°F) and 4.4°C (39.9°F).

Temperature

With the onset of December, Okarito's average high-temperature experiences a slight rise, moving from November's frosty 8°C (46.4°F) to a fresh 11.1°C (52°F). The mean low-temperature during December nights in Okarito is a wintry 4.4°C (39.9°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 85%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 16.6 days and accumulates 233mm (9.17") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 3.6 days. Throughout December, 395mm (15.55") of snow is accumulated. In Okarito, during the entire year, snow falls for 107.9 days and aggregates up to 6417mm (252.64") of snow.

Daylight

December has the longest days of the year in Okarito, with an average of 15h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Okarito, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 9:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 9:22 pm NZDT.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine in Okarito is December, with an average of 10.2h of sunshine.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Okarito?
In December, in Okarito, the average high-temperature is 11.1°C (52°F), and the average low-temperature is 4.4°C (39.9°F).
What is the average humidity in December in Okarito?
In December, the average relative humidity is 85%.
What is the rainiest month in Okarito?
December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 16.6 days and accumulates 233mm (9.17") of precipitation.
How much does it rain in Okarito in December?
In Okarito, New Zealand, during December, the rain falls for 16.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 233mm (9.17") of precipitation.
How many days does it snow in December in Okarito?
In Okarito, in December, during 3.6 snowfall days, 395mm (15.55") of snow is typically accumulated.
When are the longest days in Okarito?
The month with the longest days in Okarito, New Zealand, is December, with an average of 15h and 18min of daylight.
How many hours of daylight does Okarito have in December?
The average day length in December in Okarito is 15h and 19min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Okarito?
On the first day of December in Okarito, New Zealand, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 9:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 9:22 pm NZDT.
What month has the most sunshine in Okarito?
December has the most sunshine of the year in Okarito, New Zealand, with an average of 10.2h of sunshine.
How long on average sun shines in December in Okarito?
In December, the average sunshine duration is 10.2h.
What is the UV index intensity in December in Okarito?
In Okarito, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December - Okarito, New Zealand
Average temperature in December
Okarito, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in December: 11.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (13.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (2.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 4.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (-3.3°C).

Average pressure in December - Okarito, New Zealand
Average pressure in December
Okarito, New Zealand
  • Average pressure in December: 1012.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1017.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1011.4mbar).

Average wind speed in December - Okarito, New Zealand
Average wind speed in December
Okarito, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (9.6km/h).

Average humidity in December - Okarito, New Zealand
Average humidity in December
Okarito, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The months with the highest relative humidity are August and October (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and February (83%).

Average rainfall in December - Okarito, New Zealand
Average rainfall in December
Okarito, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in December: 233mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (233mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (106mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Okarito, New Zealand
Average rainfall days in December
Okarito, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in December: 16.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (5.7 days).

Average snowfall in December - Okarito, New Zealand
Average snowfall in December
Okarito, New Zealand
  • Average snowfall in December: 395mm

The month with the highest snowfall is July (1245mm).
The month with the least snowfall is March (31mm).

Average snowfall days in December - Okarito, New Zealand
Average snowfall days in December
Okarito, New Zealand
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is August (16.3 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is February (0.9 days).

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Okarito, New Zealand
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Okarito, New Zealand
  • Average daylight in December: 15h and 2min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 10h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December - Okarito, New Zealand
Average sunshine days in December
Okarito, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (15.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (10.5 days).

Average UV index in December - Okarito, New Zealand
Average UV index in December
Okarito, New Zealand
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The month with the highest UV index is January (UV index 4).
The month with the lowest UV index is July (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December - Okarito, New Zealand
Average cloud cover in December
Okarito, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The months with the most cloud cover are October and November (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in December - Okarito, New Zealand
Average visibility in December
Okarito, New Zealand
  • Average visibility in December: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February and March (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (8km).

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