Riverton Weather in December

What's the weather like in Riverton (Southland) in December 2024?

The climate in Riverton during December can be summarized as mild and a little damp.

December is in the summer in Riverton and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.

Riverton weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 17.9°C 64.2°F
Nightly temperature 8.1°C 46.6°F
Average temperature 13°C 55.4°F
Daily sunshine 6.1 hrs
Avg rainfall 90 mm 3.6 ins
Rainy days 17 days
Sea temperature 11.9°C 53.4°F
Humidity 78%
Windspeed 15.8kph 10 mph

On average December is the 6th wettest month of the year in Riverton with around 90mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Riverton

Riverton average temperature in December

December rainfall

Riverton average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Riverton 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 Riverton in December 2024.

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Riverton weather stats

Riverton weather statistics
Hottest month: January 18.5°C 65.3°F
Driest month: August 65mm 2.6ins
Sunniest month: February 6.2hrs
Coldest month: July 9°C 48.2°F
Wettest month: May 105mm 4.1ins
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