New Zealand Weather in December: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
December is the beginning of summer in New Zealand, with warm temperatures and longer daylight hours. On average, the temperature in New Zealand in December ranges from a low of 14.3°C (57.7°F) to a high of 19.8°C (67.6°F), with an average temperature of 16.9°C (62.4°F). It is generally sunny, with an average cloud cover of 59.1% and an average of 10.2 hours of daily sunshine. December marks the transition from spring to summer in New Zealand, with an increase in both temperatures and precipitation. There is an average of 23 rainy days in December, with a total average precipitation of 1.29 mm. December is considered a moderately severe weather month, with an average wind speed of 39.9 km/h (24.8 mph) and an average gust speed of 57.6 km/h (35.8 mph).
What is the temperature in New Zealand in December?
Average air temperature in New Zealand is 16.9°C (62.4°F) in December. The outside temperature in New Zealand feels like 16.9°C (62.3°F) on a typical December day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 19.8°C (67.6°F) and feels like 19.8°C (67.6°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 14.3°C (57.7°F) which feels like 14.1°C (57.5°F).
How hot is New Zealand in December?
The hot temperature in December in New Zealand rises to 24°C (75.2°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 78.3% humidity. During hottest days of December it feels like 24 °C (75.2°F). The average maximum temp in New Zealand is 19.8°C (75.2°F) during day time in December.
How cold is New Zealand in December?
The coldest temp in New Zealand in December drops to 8.7°C (47.7°F) during the cold nights. With 39.9km/h (24.8mph) winds and 78.3% humidity it feels like 6.4°C (43.5°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 14.3°C (57.7°F) during night time in December.
Does it rain in New Zealand in December?
Yes, it rains for 23 days in New Zealand in December averaging 1.29 mm of precipitation. New Zealand has a 54.8% chance for rain throughout the entire month of December.
How much does it rain in New Zealand throughout December?
New Zealand has 1.29 mm (0.05 inch) of rain per day on average in December. It rains for an average of 23 days out of the entire month.
Is New Zealand windy in December?
The average speed of wind in New Zealand during December is 39.9km/h (24.8mph) and average windgust is 57.6km/h (35.8mph). On some days in December wind can reach up to 60.1km/h (37.3mph).
What is the direction of the wind in New Zealand in December?
Most days of December the wind is blowing from Southwest direction in New Zealand.
What are the humidity levels in New Zealand in December?
The average humidity levels in New Zealand in December are 78.3%. Daily humidity levels in New Zealand range from 69.7% to 94.5% during December.
How many hours of daylight are in New Zealand in December?
New Zealand has 15 hours 05 minutes of daylight in December on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in New Zealand in December is at 5:43:42 and the sunset is at 20:49:06.
What is the cloud coverage in New Zealand in December?
Clouds cover 59.1% of the sky on average throughout December in New Zealand. The cloud coverage ranges from 9.3% to 98.6% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in December in New Zealand?
The average UV index in New Zealand is 7.8 in December. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 1 to 10.
What is the solar radiation in New Zealand in December?
The average solar radiation is 250 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in New Zealand during December. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 23.1 W/m2 to 395.5 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during December in New Zealand?
The average solar energy during December in New Zealand is 21.6 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 1.9 MJ/m2, to 34.1 MJ/m2 during December.
Are there severe weather risks in New Zealand in December?
Yes, there is a 10% risk for severe weather in New Zealand in December.
What is the air pressure in New Zealand in December?
On average the air pressure in New Zealand in December is 1013.6 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 999 mb to 1023.9 mb.
What is the visibility in New Zealand in December?
The average daylight visibility in New Zealand in December is 10.2 km (6.3 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 7.7 km (4.8 miles) to 11.3 km (7 miles) throughout December.
What is the dew point in New Zealand in December?
The average dew point in New Zealand during December is 12.9°C (55.2°F).
Where is the data for New Zealand climate in December coming from?
The climate data for New Zealand in December is collected from the following weather stations.
- PARAPARAUMU AWS, NZ
- WELLINGTON INTERNATIONAL, NZ
- WELLINGTON AERO AWS, NZ
- NGAWI, NZ
- CAPE CAMPBELL AWS, NZ
- NZWN