Atherton Weather in December
What's the weather like in Atherton (Queensland) in December 2024?
The climate in Atherton during December can be summarized as hot and wet.
December is in the summer in Atherton and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 29.5°C 85.1°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 18.3°C 64.9°F |
| Average temperature | 23.9°C 75°F |
| Daily sunshine | 8.1 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 138 mm 5.4 ins |
| Rainy days | 11 days |
| Sea temperature | 28.3°C 83°F |
| Humidity | 61% |
| Windspeed | 10.8kph 7 mph |
On average December is the 4th wettest month of the year in Atherton with around 138mm 5.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.
December temperatures in Atherton
December rainfall
December hourly sunshine
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Atherton in December 2024.
Other monthly averages
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Atherton weather stats
| Hottest month: | January | 28.9°C 84°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | September | 20mm 0.8ins |
| Sunniest month: | October | 8.5hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 21.9°C 71.4°F |
| Wettest month: | January | 248mm 9.8ins |
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