December weather forecast
Mount Hagen, Papua New Guinea

December welcomes Mount Hagen with significant meteorological consistency. Temperature ranges and UV index values remain unchanged from November. Markedly, however, the final month of the year concludes with increased rainfall, reaching 279mm (10.98"), spread over 24 days. Chiming in the festive season with high precipitation, December balances out the dry spells previously experienced in the mid-year periods.

Temperature

October through December in Mount Hagen are characterised by peak temperatures, with an average high of 30°C (86°F).

Rainfall

In December, in Mount Hagen, Papua New Guinea, the rain falls for 24 days. Throughout December, 279mm (10.98") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Mount Hagen, there are 288 rainfall days, and 2638mm (103.86") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 12h and 30min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year in Mount Hagen.
On the first day of December in Mount Hagen, Papua New Guinea, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 18:25. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 18:39 +10.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine in Mount Hagen are January, October through December, with an average of 5h of sunshine.

UV index

January through May, July through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 11, and higher, represents an extreme threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 12 during December morphs into the following directions:
Adopt all essential precautions. Preventing sun harm is crucial. Attempt to stay under shade and limit exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Remember, devices such as parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. After a swim or an outdoor workout, generously apply and reapply a broad-spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen.