Forster Weather in December (1981–2025)

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December at a Glance in Forster

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
26.4°C
Avg Low
❄️
18.9°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
22.7°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
105 mm
Avg Humidity
💧
71%
Avg Wind
🌬️
2.4 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
6.8
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
+3.6°C
temp difference
🌡️Warm afternoons🌤️Mild mornings☀️Very sunny🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds😊Comfortable humidity

Forster December Weather Overview

December is one of the warmer months of the year in Forster, with average highs near 26.4°C and lows around 18.9°C (mean 22.7°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 105 mm of rainfall and 71% relative humidity across the period.

Forster December Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

December is one of the warmer months of the year in Forster. Across 45 years of records, the warmest December in Forster was 1990 — when the month averaged 25.5°C — while the coldest was 2011 at 19.8°C. Typical December days reach 26.4°C with nights near 18.9°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.2°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp22.4°C→23.1°C+0.7°C
Max Temp26.5°C→27.0°C+0.5°C
Min Temp18.4°C→19.2°C+0.8°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

19.0°C–20.8°C2 yr (4%)
20.8°C–22.5°C17 yr (38%)
22.5°C–24.3°C20 yr (44%)
24.3°C–26.0°C6 yr (13%)

Forster December Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

December is about average for rainfall in Forster, averaging 105 mm of rainfall. The wettest December on record was 2020 with 315 mm, while the driest was 2019 at 22 mm.

Forster December Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Forster during December averages 71%. The most humid December was 1992 at 79%, and the least humid was 2019 at 60%.

Forster December Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

December receives about 6.8 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Forster. The sunniest December was 2005 at 7.7 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2020 at 5.5.

Forster December Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Forster during December is 2.4 m/s. The windiest December was 1994 at 2.9 m/s, while the calmest were 1982, 1985 and 2023 at 2.1 m/s.

What December Feels Like in Forster

🌅
Mild
Morning
🌞
Warm
Afternoon
🌆
Mild
Evening
Rain chanceHigh
Outdoor comfort★★★★☆

How December Ranks in Forster

🔥3rd warmest month of the year
🌧️6th wettest month of the year
☀️1st sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

Explore Forster Weather by Month

Forster December Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp22.3°C22.3°C22.9°C23.0°C23.0°C+0.7°C
Avg High26.2°C26.0°C26.6°C26.7°C26.7°C+0.5°C
Avg Low18.4°C18.6°C19.1°C19.2°C19.3°C+0.9°C
Avg Rain99 mm112 mm100 mm105 mm114 mm+15 mm

Extreme December Records in Forster

🔥Warmest December38.8°C1990
🧊Coldest December13.5°C1995
🌧️Wettest December315 mm2020
🏜️Driest December22 mm2019
🌬️Windiest December2.9 m/s1994

Key Insights for December

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December temperatures in Forster have risen by about 0.7°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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December has ranged from a record low of 13.5°C (1995) to a record high of 38.8°C (1990).

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Rainfall in December is about average for rainfall, averaging 105 mm, with a wettest year of 315 mm.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Forster?

One of the best times to visit Forster

December is one of the best times to visit Forster. Expect days averaging 26.4°C and nights around 18.9°C (mean 22.7°C) — warmer than Forster's yearly average — with higher rainfall (105 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Forster's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Forster Weather in December — In Depth

☀️ December climate overview

December is one of the warmer months of the year in Forster, with average highs near 26.4°C and lows around 18.9°C (mean 22.7°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 105 mm of rainfall and 71% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in December

December averages 105 mm of rainfall in Forster, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest December on record saw 315 mm (2020), and the driest just 22 mm (2019). Humidity sits around 71% and average wind speed is 2.4 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 6.8 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How December has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average December temperatures have risen by about 0.7°C. Daytime highs moved from 26.5°C to 27°C and overnight lows from 18.4°C to 19.2°C over the same span.
December Weather in Forster, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202527.6°C23.3°C19.1°C36.5°C14.1°C60 mm65%2.3 m/s—
202429.0°C24.7°C20.5°C33.7°C17.7°C33 mm68%2.2 m/s7.4
202328.7°C24.5°C20.3°C34.2°C17.5°C84 mm71%2.1 m/s7.1
202224.5°C20.9°C17.2°C29.8°C14.2°C50 mm67%2.5 m/s6.9
202125.1°C22.0°C19.0°C32.0°C15.4°C143 mm78%2.3 m/s6.7
2020 🌧️25.5°C22.6°C19.7°C32.8°C17.0°C315 mm77%2.5 m/s5.5
201928.4°C24.2°C19.9°C35.4°C15.9°C22 mm60%2.5 m/s6.9
201828.2°C24.0°C19.8°C34.8°C17.1°C64 mm69%2.7 m/s7.4
201727.6°C23.8°C20.1°C35.9°C17.1°C166 mm72%2.2 m/s6.7
201628.8°C24.4°C20.1°C35.6°C17.3°C67 mm68%2.3 m/s6.9
201525.9°C22.3°C18.7°C34.6°C16.3°C184 mm71%2.5 m/s6.9
201426.5°C23.1°C19.6°C31.7°C17.2°C184 mm74%2.4 m/s6.2
201326.6°C22.3°C18.1°C34.4°C13.6°C31 mm69%2.3 m/s7.4
201227.3°C23.5°C19.6°C34.8°C15.8°C90 mm70%2.6 m/s6.5
2011 ❄️22.5°C19.8°C17.1°C27.8°C14.3°C118 mm76%2.6 m/s6.1
201025.6°C22.5°C19.4°C29.7°C15.3°C124 mm75%2.4 m/s6.2
200926.9°C23.3°C19.7°C34.1°C15.6°C167 mm74%2.5 m/s6.2
200826.7°C22.7°C18.8°C32.0°C15.7°C93 mm70%2.3 m/s6.7
200724.3°C21.8°C19.2°C27.8°C16.4°C167 mm79%2.4 m/s6.3
200625.5°C21.8°C18.1°C31.7°C14.9°C83 mm69%2.6 m/s6.4
200529.4°C24.8°C20.3°C38.2°C16.1°C41 mm65%2.2 m/s7.7
200425.0°C21.6°C18.2°C36.2°C14.6°C93 mm73%2.5 m/s6.8
200326.9°C23.3°C19.7°C36.0°C16.7°C73 mm72%2.6 m/s6.6
200226.0°C22.3°C18.6°C36.0°C14.8°C159 mm69%2.5 m/s6.7
200127.7°C23.4°C19.1°C35.5°C16.5°C61 mm66%2.3 m/s6.7
200027.4°C23.5°C19.6°C33.6°C16.1°C64 mm69%2.3 m/s7
199924.5°C21.1°C17.7°C31.3°C15.8°C84 mm73%2.5 m/s6.7
199826.1°C22.6°C19.2°C31.3°C15.6°C56 mm74%2.2 m/s7
199729.0°C24.9°C20.8°C36.3°C18.4°C61 mm67%2.5 m/s6.9
199624.8°C21.2°C17.6°C28.9°C15.0°C83 mm74%2.5 m/s6.5
199524.2°C20.7°C17.2°C30.5°C13.5°C108 mm73%2.6 m/s6.3
199426.5°C22.6°C18.8°C34.7°C15.8°C107 mm70%2.9 m/s6.8
199326.2°C22.3°C18.4°C31.6°C15.1°C134 mm68%2.6 m/s6.8
199223.8°C21.0°C18.3°C31.4°C13.6°C191 mm79%2.5 m/s6.5
199124.6°C21.1°C17.5°C32.2°C14.3°C247 mm73%2.3 m/s6.6
1990 🔥30.3°C25.5°C20.7°C38.8°C15.8°C50 mm65%2.3 m/s7.3
198925.2°C21.6°C18.1°C31.6°C16.0°C111 mm73%2.4 m/s6.9
198825.8°C22.6°C19.4°C31.5°C16.3°C158 mm77%2.5 m/s6.3
198726.3°C22.5°C18.7°C34.6°C14.5°C100 mm69%2.4 m/s6.6
198626.3°C22.0°C17.7°C32.2°C14.4°C23 mm63%2.6 m/s7.6
198527.0°C22.8°C18.6°C33.5°C13.8°C100 mm69%2.1 m/s6.8
198426.0°C21.8°C17.6°C32.3°C14.4°C126 mm67%2.3 m/s7.4
198324.9°C21.3°C17.6°C36.7°C14.7°C145 mm71%2.3 m/s—
198227.0°C22.8°C18.7°C32.9°C16.0°C52 mm67%2.1 m/s—
198127.7°C23.5°C19.3°C37.3°C16.9°C73 mm69%2.2 m/s—

Actual recorded December data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Forster December Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Forster in December?▼

The average high in December is around 26.4°C with lows near 18.9°C (mean 22.7°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Forster in December?▼

December averages 105 mm of rainfall in Forster, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 315 mm in 2020.

What was the hottest December on record in Forster?▼

The hottest December reached 38.8°C in 1990. The coldest dipped to 13.5°C in 1995.

Has December in Forster gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average December temperatures have risen by about 0.7°C. Daytime highs moved from 26.5°C to 27°C and overnight lows from 18.4°C to 19.2°C over the same span.

Is December a good time to visit Forster?▼

December is one of the warmer months of the year in Forster and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 26.4°C daytime highs and 18.9°C at night.

Is December the coldest month in Forster?▼

Not quite — December is the 10th coolest month in Forster, averaging 22.7°C.

What should I pack for Forster in December?▼

For December in Forster, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 26.4°C and lows of 18.9°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Forster humid in December?▼

Relative humidity in December averages 71% — moderately humid.

How windy is Forster in December?▼

Average wind speed in December is 2.4 m/s. The windiest December on record averaged 2.9 m/s (1994).

Which December had the most rainfall in Forster?▼

The wettest December on record was 2020 with 315 mm. On average, December sees 105 mm.

Where does this December weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Forster behaves each December, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for December specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.