December Weather in Upington

Last updated: March 2, 2024

The weather in Upington, South Africa, during December is characterized by an average temperature of 27°C (81°F). Highs can soar to 40°C (104°F), while lows may dip to 13°C (56°F). Typically, the humidity level in Upington throughout December hovers around 39%.

13°C (56°F)

Minimum temperature

27°C (81°F)

Average temperature

40°C (104°F)

Maximum temperature

39%

Humidity

Precipitation and Sunshine hours

In December, Upington averages 23 mm (0.9 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 3 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 13 hours 54 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 13 hours 21 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 81% probability of sunny days during this period.

23 mm (0.9 inches)

Precipitation

3 rainy days

Rainy days

13 hours 21 minutes

Sunshine hours

81%

Chance of sun

UV Index

In December, the UV Index in Upington reaches a maximum of 15, indicating a level of Extreme exposure. The most intense UV radiation typically occurs between 12:00 and 14:00, during which unprotected skin may burn in as little as 10 minutes.

Average solar exposure data for the current time of the year. Actual values may vary and depend on many factors, such as cloud cover, vegetation cover, surface type, etc.
  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
UVI 1 4 7 11 14 15 15 13 10 6 3 1 1
Exposure Low Moderate High Extreme VeryHigh High Moderate Low
Time to burn 45 min 30 min 25 min 10 min 15 min 25 min 30 min 45 min

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