Australia Weather in December: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
In December, Australia experiences the peak of its summer season, with warm and sunny weather throughout the country. The average temperature in Australia in December is around 19.3°C (66.7°F), with daily highs reaching an average of 26.1°C (78.9°F) and nightly lows averaging 13.2°C (55.7°F). December marks the beginning of the wet season in northern parts of Australia, including Queensland and the Northern Territory. These areas experience increased rainfall and occasional tropical storms. The city of Cairns, located in northern Queensland, has an average of 22 rainy days in December, with a 71% chance of precipitation. The most common type of precipitation is rain, with an average of 2.68mm (0.11 inches) of rainfall. Despite the potential for rain in some areas, December is generally a dry month for much of the country, with low humidity and light winds. The interior regions, including the famous Outback, are hot and dry, with very little rainfall.
What is the temperature in Australia in December?
In Australia in December the average air temperature is 19.3°C (66.7°F). The outside temperature in Australia feels like 19.2°C (66.6°F) on a typical December day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 26.1°C (78.9°F) and feels like 25.8°C (78.4°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 13.2°C (55.7°F) which feels like 13.1°C (55.7°F).
How hot is Australia in December?
The hot temperature in December in Australia rises to 33.7°C (92.7°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 68.8% humidity. During hottest days of December it feels like 33.4 °C (92.1°F). The average maximum temp in Australia is 26.1°C (92.1°F) during day time in December.
How cold is Australia in December?
The coldest temp in Australia in December drops to 7.9°C (46.2°F) during the cold nights. With 27.1km/h (16.8mph) winds and 68.8% humidity it feels like 6.8°C (44.2°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 13.2°C (55.7°F) during night time in December.
Does it rain in Australia in December?
Yes, it rains for 22 days in Australia in December averaging 2.68 mm of precipitation. There is a 71% chance for rain throughout the entire month of December in Australia.
How much does it rain in Australia throughout December?
The average precipitation level throughout December in Australia is 2.68 mm (0.11 inch) of rain per day. It rains for an average of 22 days out of the entire month.
Is Australia windy in December?
The average speed of wind in Australia during December is 27.1km/h (16.8mph) and average windgust is 40.6km/h (25.3mph). On some days in December wind can reach up to 39.6km/h (24.6mph).
What is the direction of the wind in Australia in December?
Most days of December the wind is blowing from South-Southwest direction in Australia.
What are the humidity levels in Australia in December?
The average humidity levels in Australia in December are 68.8%. Daily humidity levels in Australia range from 47.1% to 86.8% during December.
How many hours of daylight are there in Australia in December?
There are 14 hours 29 minutes of daylight on average in Australia in December. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Australia in December is at 5:44:25 and the sunset is at 20:13:38.
What is the cloud coverage in Australia in December?
Clouds cover 70.8% of the sky on average throughout December in Australia. The cloud coverage ranges from 21.9% to 99.2% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in December in Australia?
The average UV index in Australia is 9.3 in December. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 2 to 10.
What is the solar radiation in Australia in December?
The average solar radiation is 265.4 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Australia during December. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 60.1 W/m2 to 372.3 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during December in Australia?
The average solar energy during December in Australia is 22.9 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 5 MJ/m2, to 32.2 MJ/m2 during December.
Are there severe weather risks in Australia in December?
Yes, there is a 12.6% risk for severe weather in Australia in December.
What is the air pressure in Australia in December?
On average the air pressure in Australia in December is 1012.9 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1006.2 mb to 1019.9 mb.
What is the visibility in Australia in December?
The average daylight visibility in Australia in December is 10.1 km (6.3 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 9.4 km (5.8 miles) to 10.6 km (6.6 miles) throughout December.
What is the dew point in Australia in December?
The average dew point in Australia during December is 12.4°C (54.3°F).
Where is the data for Australia climate in December coming from?
The climate data for Australia in December is collected from the following weather stations.
- TUGGERANONG ISABELLA PLAINS, AS
- CANBERRA, AS
- BRAIDWOOD RACECOURSE AWS, AS
- GOULBURN AIRPORT AWS, AS
- MOUNT GININI, AS
- FW0067 Duffy AU
- FW4257 Dalton AU
- YSCB