Cook Islands Weather in December: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
December is one of the wettest months in the Cook Islands with an average of 26 rainy days and a total precipitation of around 179mm (7 inches). There is a 41.9% chance of rain each day, and it will have a 3.0% impact on the ability to perform outdoor activities. The islands experience warm temperatures in December, with average highs of 27.5°C (81.5°F) and average lows of 23.2°C (73.8°F). The average daily temperature is around 25.1°C (77.2°F), and it typically feels slightly higher at 25.5°C (77.9°F). The average overnight temperature feels cool at 23.2°C (73.8°F), while the average daytime temperature feels warm at 27.5°C (81.5°F). The average humidity is 79.3%, and there is a higher chance of severe weather conditions such as thunderstorms and strong winds, with an average wind speed of 29.6 km/h (18.4 mph) and an average gust speed of 40.2 km/h (25.0 mph). The UV index is high, averaging 9.2, indicating a very high risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure. The islands have an average sunrise time of 5:53 am and an average sunset time of 7:16 pm.
What is the temperature in Cook Islands in December?
Average air temperature in Cook Islands is 25.1°C (77.2°F) in December. The outside temperature in Cook Islands feels like 25.5°C (78°F) on a typical December day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 27.5°C (81.6°F) and feels like 29.7°C (85.4°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 23.2°C (73.7°F) which feels like 23.2°C (73.7°F).
How hot is Cook Islands in December?
The hot temperature in December in Cook Islands rises to 29.1°C (84.4°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 79.3% humidity. During hottest days of December it feels like 32.2 °C (90°F). The average maximum temp in Cook Islands is 27.5°C (90°F) during day time in December.
How cold is Cook Islands in December?
The coldest temp in Cook Islands in December drops to 20°C (68°F) during the cold nights. With 29.6km/h (18.4mph) winds and 79.3% humidity it feels like 20°C (68°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 23.2°C (73.7°F) during night time in December.
Does it rain in Cook Islands in December?
Yes, it rains for 26 days in Cook Islands in December averaging 1.34 mm of precipitation. Cook Islands has a 41.9% chance for rain throughout the entire month of December.
How much does it rain in Cook Islands throughout December?
Cook Islands has 1.34 mm (0.05 inch) of rain per day on average in December. It rains for an average of 26 days out of the entire month.
Is Cook Islands windy in December?
The average speed of wind in Cook Islands during December is 29.6km/h (18.4mph) and average windgust is 40.2km/h (25mph). On some days in December wind can reach up to 46.4km/h (28.8mph).
What is the direction of the wind in Cook Islands in December?
Most days of December the wind is blowing from East direction in Cook Islands.
What are the humidity levels in Cook Islands in December?
The average humidity levels in Cook Islands in December are 79.3%. Daily humidity levels in Cook Islands range from 64.4% to 92.3% during December.
How many hours of daylight are in Cook Islands in December?
Cook Islands has 13 hours 23 minutes of daylight in December on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Cook Islands in December is at 5:53:03 and the sunset is at 19:16:53.
What is the cloud coverage in Cook Islands in December?
Clouds cover 66% of the sky on average throughout December in Cook Islands. The cloud coverage ranges from 18.3% to 94.7% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in December in Cook Islands?
The average UV index in Cook Islands is 9.2 in December. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 1 to 10.
What is the solar radiation in Cook Islands in December?
The average solar radiation is 271.3 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Cook Islands during December. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 14.4 W/m2 to 369.5 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during December in Cook Islands?
The average solar energy during December in Cook Islands is 23.4 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 1.4 MJ/m2, to 31.9 MJ/m2 during December.
Are there severe weather risks in Cook Islands in December?
Yes, there is a 11.3% risk for severe weather in Cook Islands in December.
What is the air pressure in Cook Islands in December?
On average the air pressure in Cook Islands in December is 1012.9 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1009.6 mb to 1016.8 mb.
What is the visibility in Cook Islands in December?
The average daylight visibility in Cook Islands in December is 12.9 km (8 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 11.3 km (7 miles) to 17.1 km (10.6 miles) throughout December.
What is the dew point in Cook Islands in December?
The average dew point in Cook Islands during December is 21.2°C (70.1°F).
Where is the data for Cook Islands climate in December coming from?
The climate data for Cook Islands in December is collected from the following weather stations.
- RAROTONGA INTERNATIONAL, CW
- NCRG