Lightning Ridge Weather in December
What's the weather like in Lightning Ridge (New South Wales) in December 2024?
The climate in Lightning Ridge during December can be summarized as hot and reasonably dry.
December is in the summer in Lightning Ridge and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 34°C (94°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 34.4°C 93.8°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 19.3°C 66.7°F |
| Average temperature | 26.8°C 80.2°F |
| Daily sunshine | 11 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 38 mm 1.5 ins |
| Rainy days | 7 days |
| Sea temperature | 23.3°C 73.9°F |
| Humidity | 37% |
| Windspeed | 11.5kph 7 mph |
On average December is the 6th wettest month of the year in Lightning Ridge with around 38mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11 hours of sunshine per day.
December temperatures in Lightning Ridge
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 Lightning Ridge in December 2024.
Other monthly averages
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Lightning Ridge weather stats
| Hottest month: | January | 34.5°C 94.1°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | September | 23mm 0.9ins |
| Sunniest month: | September | 9.8hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 17.6°C 63.7°F |
| Wettest month: | January | 74mm 2.9ins |
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