Kingoonya Weather in December (1981–2025)

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December at a Glance in Kingoonya

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
34.4°C
Avg Low
❄️
17.3°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
25.9°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
16 mm
Avg Humidity
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34%
Avg Wind
🌬️
4.1 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
8.1
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
+6°C
temp difference
🔥Hot afternoons🌤️Cool mornings☀️Very sunny💧Dry month💨Breezy🏜️Low humidity

Kingoonya December Weather Overview

December is one of the warmer months of the year in Kingoonya, with average highs near 34.4°C and lows around 17.3°C (mean 25.9°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 16 mm of rainfall and 34% relative humidity across the period.

Kingoonya December Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

December is one of the warmer months of the year in Kingoonya. Across 45 years of records, the warmest December in Kingoonya was 2019 — when the month averaged 29.9°C — while the coldest was 1992 at 21.9°C. Typical December days reach 34.4°C with nights near 17.3°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.3°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp25.8°C→26.2°C+0.4°C
Max Temp34.5°C→34.9°C+0.4°C
Min Temp17.1°C→17.4°C+0.3°C

Trend (per decade)

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

Distribution of Avg Temp

21.0°C–23.3°C2 yr (4%)
23.3°C–25.5°C13 yr (29%)
25.5°C–27.8°C27 yr (60%)
27.8°C–30.0°C3 yr (7%)

Kingoonya December Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

December is about average for rainfall in Kingoonya, averaging 16 mm of rainfall. The wettest December on record was 1992 with 118 mm, while the driest were 2016, 2017 and 2018 at 0 mm.

Kingoonya December Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Kingoonya during December averages 34%. The most humid December was 1992 at 57%, and the least humid was 2019 at 25%.

Kingoonya December Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

December receives about 8.1 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Kingoonya. The sunniest December was 1994 at 8.8 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 1992 at 7.3.

Kingoonya December Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Kingoonya during December is 4.1 m/s. The windiest December was 1985 at 4.7 m/s, while the calmest was 2003 at 3.5 m/s.

What December Feels Like in Kingoonya

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Cool
Morning
🌞
Hot
Afternoon
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Mild
Evening
Rain chanceLow
Outdoor comfort★★★★★

How December Ranks in Kingoonya

🔥3rd warmest month of the year
🌧️2nd wettest month of the year
☀️2nd sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Kingoonya Weather by Month

Kingoonya December Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp25.8°C25.2°C25.6°C26.8°C25.9°C+0.1°C
Avg High34.3°C33.5°C34.1°C35.4°C34.5°C+0.2°C
Avg Low17.2°C16.9°C17.0°C18.1°C17.3°C+0.1°C
Avg Rain14 mm23 mm23 mm8 mm10 mm-4 mm

Extreme December Records in Kingoonya

🔥Warmest December48.8°C2019
🧊Coldest December8.9°C1986
🌧️Wettest December118 mm1992
🏜️Driest December0 mm2016
🌬️Windiest December4.7 m/s1985

Key Insights for December

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December temperatures in Kingoonya have risen by about 0.4°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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December has ranged from a record low of 8.9°C (1986) to a record high of 48.8°C (2019).

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Rainfall in December is about average for rainfall, averaging 16 mm, with a wettest year of 118 mm.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Kingoonya?

A good time to visit Kingoonya

December is a good time to visit Kingoonya, with days averaging 34.4°C and nights around 17.3°C (mean 25.9°C, warmer than Kingoonya's yearly average) and low rainfall. November and April are marginally more temperate, but December still suits most travellers.

See Kingoonya'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 →

Kingoonya Weather in December — In Depth

☀️ December climate overview

December is one of the warmer months of the year in Kingoonya, with average highs near 34.4°C and lows around 17.3°C (mean 25.9°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 16 mm of rainfall and 34% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in December

December averages 16 mm of rainfall in Kingoonya, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest December on record saw 118 mm (1992), and the driest just 0 mm (2016). Humidity sits around 34% and average wind speed is 4.1 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 8.1 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 0.4°C. Daytime highs moved from 34.5°C to 34.9°C and overnight lows from 17.1°C to 17.4°C over the same span.
December Weather in Kingoonya, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202536.3°C27.0°C17.7°C43.2°C11.4°C4 mm27%4.2 m/s—
202436.0°C27.2°C18.5°C43.9°C13.1°C16 mm34%3.9 m/s8.1
202334.7°C26.0°C17.2°C46.1°C12.6°C6 mm34%4.3 m/s8.2
202233.8°C25.6°C17.3°C41.9°C10.7°C10 mm35%3.9 m/s8.3
202133.7°C25.1°C16.5°C42.2°C10.1°C11 mm36%3.8 m/s8.4
202032.6°C24.6°C16.7°C39.7°C11.2°C13 mm35%4.1 m/s7.7
2019 🔥38.8°C29.9°C20.9°C48.8°C10.4°C1 mm25%4 m/s8.3
201836.6°C27.7°C18.7°C46.5°C10.3°C0 mm31%4.2 m/s8
201734.9°C26.3°C17.6°C45.4°C10.6°C0 mm31%4.1 m/s8.1
201635.8°C27.6°C19.4°C42.8°C11.8°C0 mm34%4.2 m/s7.7
201536.4°C27.8°C19.3°C45.3°C10.4°C20 mm30%3.9 m/s7.9
201434.4°C25.6°C16.8°C45.1°C12.3°C9 mm34%4 m/s8.5
201335.2°C26.5°C17.8°C44.6°C11.2°C8 mm30%4 m/s8.1
201235.5°C26.5°C17.4°C45.0°C11.5°C6 mm29%4 m/s8.4
201133.7°C25.5°C17.2°C43.5°C10.2°C20 mm34%4 m/s8.1
201032.4°C24.2°C15.9°C43.0°C9.1°C16 mm42%3.9 m/s8.1
200933.9°C25.2°C16.4°C42.1°C10.0°C9 mm36%3.7 m/s8.7
200831.7°C23.9°C16.0°C37.4°C10.3°C51 mm45%3.9 m/s7.6
200734.1°C25.7°C17.2°C41.6°C10.8°C47 mm36%3.9 m/s7.9
200634.9°C26.3°C17.7°C42.5°C11.5°C2 mm28%4 m/s8.3
200534.7°C25.5°C16.2°C45.1°C9.7°C26 mm37%4.2 m/s8.2
200433.2°C24.7°C16.3°C42.5°C12.4°C6 mm35%4.2 m/s8.3
200336.7°C28.0°C19.4°C44.7°C13.2°C21 mm32%3.5 m/s8.2
200235.6°C26.6°C17.5°C44.4°C10.8°C9 mm27%4.1 m/s8.2
200130.3°C22.4°C14.4°C39.7°C10.3°C39 mm46%3.9 m/s7.8
200035.7°C27.5°C19.2°C43.2°C12.6°C15 mm30%3.8 m/s8.2
199933.1°C25.0°C17.0°C40.1°C12.4°C7 mm33%4.4 m/s7.9
199834.8°C26.2°C17.5°C41.9°C11.2°C16 mm32%3.9 m/s8.3
199735.4°C26.7°C17.9°C43.3°C12.9°C10 mm36%3.8 m/s8.2
199634.3°C25.7°C17.1°C42.4°C10.0°C16 mm32%4.4 m/s8
199532.7°C24.6°C16.4°C44.8°C9.7°C16 mm33%3.9 m/s7.5
199436.5°C27.6°C18.6°C45.4°C11.8°C5 mm26%4.2 m/s8.8
199331.7°C24.2°C16.7°C39.2°C10.8°C25 mm40%4.2 m/s7.9
1992 ❄️ 🌧️29.0°C21.9°C14.7°C37.2°C10.2°C118 mm57%4.4 m/s7.3
199132.9°C24.3°C15.7°C42.9°C10.7°C1 mm35%4.2 m/s8.1
199034.8°C25.9°C17.0°C45.6°C11.0°C20 mm35%4.4 m/s8.2
198935.1°C26.3°C17.6°C45.9°C11.2°C13 mm31%3.8 m/s8.2
198833.9°C26.1°C18.3°C41.0°C11.6°C44 mm41%3.9 m/s7.4
198735.1°C26.4°C17.8°C43.0°C10.6°C12 mm31%4.4 m/s7.8
198632.6°C24.2°C15.8°C43.0°C8.9°C25 mm37%4.3 m/s8.3
198532.0°C23.4°C14.7°C41.2°C10.9°C2 mm36%4.7 m/s8.5
198434.1°C25.4°C16.7°C43.4°C9.9°C4 mm31%4 m/s8
198335.7°C27.4°C19.0°C45.4°C9.9°C22 mm32%3.8 m/s—
198235.7°C27.1°C18.5°C42.3°C11.0°C3 mm28%4 m/s—
198134.9°C25.8°C16.7°C46.3°C9.6°C5 mm30%4.3 m/s—

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

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Kingoonya December Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Kingoonya in December?▼

The average high in December is around 34.4°C with lows near 17.3°C (mean 25.9°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Kingoonya in December?▼

December averages 16 mm of rainfall in Kingoonya, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 118 mm in 1992.

What was the hottest December on record in Kingoonya?▼

The hottest December reached 48.8°C in 2019. The coldest dipped to 8.9°C in 1986.

Has December in Kingoonya 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 0.4°C. Daytime highs moved from 34.5°C to 34.9°C and overnight lows from 17.1°C to 17.4°C over the same span.

Is December a good time to visit Kingoonya?▼

December is one of the warmer months of the year in Kingoonya and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 34.4°C daytime highs and 17.3°C at night.

Is December the coldest month in Kingoonya?▼

Not quite — December is the 10th coolest month in Kingoonya, averaging 25.9°C.

What should I pack for Kingoonya in December?▼

For December in Kingoonya, pack light, breathable clothing and sun protection, with typical highs of 34.4°C and lows of 17.3°C.

Is Kingoonya humid in December?▼

Relative humidity in December averages 34% — relatively dry.

How windy is Kingoonya in December?▼

Average wind speed in December is 4.1 m/s. The windiest December on record averaged 4.7 m/s (1985).

Which December had the most rainfall in Kingoonya?▼

The wettest December on record was 1992 with 118 mm. On average, December sees 16 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 Kingoonya 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.