Port Augusta Weather in December

What's the weather like in Port Augusta (South Australia) in December 2024?

The climate in Port Augusta during December can be summarized as hot and dry.

December is in the summer in Port Augusta and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

Port Augusta weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 31.2°C 88.2°F
Nightly temperature 16.8°C 62.2°F
Average temperature 24°C 75.2°F
Daily sunshine 10.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 14 mm 0.5 ins
Rainy days 5 days
Sea temperature 19.6°C 67.3°F
Humidity 35%
Windspeed 17.6kph 11 mph

On average December is the driest month of the year in Port Augusta with around 14mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.8 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Port Augusta

Port Augusta average temperature in December

December rainfall

Port Augusta average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Port Augusta 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 Port Augusta in December 2024.

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Port Augusta weather stats

Port Augusta weather statistics
Hottest month: January 32.6°C 90.7°F
Driest month: December 14mm 0.6ins
Sunniest month: February 10.8hrs
Coldest month: July 16.6°C 61.9°F
Wettest month: May 28mm 1.1ins
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