Parkes Weather in December

What's the weather like in Parkes (New South Wales) in December 2024?

The climate in Parkes during December can be summarized as warm and reasonably dry.

December is in the summer in Parkes and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 15°C (58°F) is normal.

Parkes weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 29.9°C 85.7°F
Nightly temperature 14.6°C 58.2°F
Average temperature 22.2°C 72°F
Daily sunshine 10.4 hrs
Avg rainfall 56 mm 2.2 ins
Rainy days 9 days
Sea temperature 21.6°C 70.9°F
Humidity 39%
Windspeed 9.4kph 6 mph

On average December is the 5th driest month of the year in Parkes with around 56mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.4 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Parkes

Parkes average temperature in December

December rainfall

Parkes average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Parkes average rain in December

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 Parkes in December 2024.

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Parkes weather stats

Parkes weather statistics
Hottest month: January 31.1°C 88°F
Driest month: June 44mm 1.7ins
Sunniest month: January 10.5hrs
Coldest month: July 13.3°C 55.9°F
Wettest month: January 78mm 3.1ins
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