Last updated: March 2, 2024
The weather in New Plymouth, New Zealand, during December is characterized by an average temperature of 17°C (63°F). Highs can soar to 21°C (70°F), while lows may dip to 13°C (56°F). Typically, the humidity level in New Plymouth throughout December hovers around 80%.
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In December, New Plymouth averages 180 mm (7.1 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 14 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 14 hours 50 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 10 hours 54 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 31% probability of sunny days during this period.
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In December, the UV Index in New Plymouth reaches a maximum of 13, indicating a level of Extreme exposure. The most intense UV radiation typically occurs between 13:00 and 15:00, during which unprotected skin may burn in as little as 10 minutes.
| 07:00 | 08:00 | 09:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 | 19:00 | |
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| UVI | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| Exposure | Low | Moderate | High | VeryHigh | Extreme | VeryHigh | Moderate | Low | |||||
| Time to burn | 45 min | 30 min | 25 min | 15 min | 10 min | 15 min | 30 min | 45 min | |||||