Temperatures in December
It's hot in December in Atherton with an average temperature of 32°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 31°C to a high of 33°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 21°C and 23°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Atherton in December. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of December
The month of December starts in Atherton with hot temperatures, averaging around 33°C during the day and nights close to 23°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there’s also a chance for some sunny days in the first days of the month. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-December
By mid-December, the average daytime temperature drops to around 32°C, with nights close to 23°C. During this part of the month, you can expect regular precipitation, but there’ll also be some sunny days. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Atherton will be around 32°C, with nights close to 23°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
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Precipitation in December
In December, there is an average of 194 mm of precipitation, spread over 12 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
The average precipitation chance is 39% per day this month. The weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in December for Atherton. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Atherton in December |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
32°C | 9°C | |
 High Temp |
33°C | 11°C | |
| Low Temp |
31°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
194 mm | 67 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
12 days | 10 days | |
November
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is December a good time to visit Atherton?
After some sun? Then December isn’t the best time to be in Atherton. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Atherton in December
With 37°C, Atherton hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in December 2018. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 23°C in 2021. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 17°C to a high of 26°C.
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Daily Temperature in December in Atherton
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in December in Atherton, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in December in Atherton
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December for Atherton, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for December, you can expect around 12 days of rain in Atherton.
Daily UV Index in December in Atherton
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Atherton, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in December in Atherton Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in December in Atherton, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in December in Atherton Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in December in Atherton, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in December for Atherton
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Average Weather in Atherton by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Atherton. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
