Temperatures in December
It's hot in December in Katherine with an average temperature of 37°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 35°C to a high of 39°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 24°C and 27°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Katherine 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 Katherine with hot temperatures, averaging around 38°C during the day and nights close to 26°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 stays the same at 38°C, with nights close to 26°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period. 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 Katherine will be around 36°C, with nights close to 26°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 292 mm of precipitation, spread over 14 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
The average precipitation chance is 45% per day this month. Though it seems average, the weather’s variable. Some days have a higher chance of precipitation.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in December for Katherine. 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.
Katherine in December |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
37°C | 9°C | |
 High Temp |
39°C | 11°C | |
| Low Temp |
35°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
292 mm | 67 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
14 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 Katherine?
After some sun? Then December isn’t the best time to be in Katherine. The average temperature of 37°C this month is uncomfortably hot, and there’s too much chance of rain.
Temperature records for Katherine in December
With 42°C, Katherine hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in December 2019. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 24°C in 2015. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 19°C to a high of 30°C.
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Daily Temperature in December in Katherine
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in December in Katherine, 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 Katherine
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December for Katherine, 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 14 days of rain in Katherine.
Daily UV Index in December in Katherine
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Katherine, 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 Katherine Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in December in Katherine, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in December in Katherine Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in December in Katherine, 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 Katherine
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Average Weather in Katherine by Month
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