Wallaroo Weather in December (1981–2025)

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December at a Glance in Wallaroo

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
25.1°C
Avg Low
❄️
16.7°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
20.9°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
19 mm
Avg Humidity
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58%
Avg Wind
🌬️
5.3 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
7.8
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
+3.4°C
temp difference
🌤️Mild afternoons🌤️Cool mornings☀️Very sunny💧Dry month💨Breezy😊Comfortable humidity

Wallaroo December Weather Overview

December is one of the warmer months of the year in Wallaroo, with average highs near 25.1°C and lows around 16.7°C (mean 20.9°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 19 mm of rainfall and 58% relative humidity across the period.

Wallaroo December Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

December is one of the warmer months of the year in Wallaroo. Across 45 years of records, the warmest December in Wallaroo was 2015 — when the month averaged 23.8°C — while the coldest was 2001 at 18.4°C. Typical December days reach 25.1°C with nights near 16.7°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.4°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp20.6°C→21.2°C+0.6°C
Max Temp24.8°C→25.4°C+0.6°C
Min Temp16.4°C→17.0°C+0.6°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.4°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.4°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.4°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

18.0°C–19.5°C4 yr (9%)
19.5°C–21.0°C20 yr (44%)
21.0°C–22.5°C18 yr (40%)
22.5°C–24.0°C3 yr (7%)

Wallaroo December Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

December is about average for rainfall in Wallaroo, averaging 19 mm of rainfall. The wettest December on record was 1992 with 73 mm, while the driest were 2016, 2017 and 2018 at 0 mm.

Wallaroo December Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Wallaroo during December averages 58%. The most humid December was 1992 at 72%, and the least humid was 2015 at 49%.

Wallaroo December Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

December receives about 7.8 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Wallaroo. The sunniest December was 2021 at 8.5 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 1992 at 6.7.

Wallaroo December Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Wallaroo during December is 5.3 m/s. The windiest Decembers were 2002 and 2020 at 6 m/s, while the calmest was 2015 at 4.5 m/s.

What December Feels Like in Wallaroo

🌅
Cool
Morning
🌞
Mild
Afternoon
🌆
Mild
Evening
Rain chanceLow
Outdoor comfort★★★★★

How December Ranks in Wallaroo

🔥4th warmest month of the year
🌵4th driest month of the year
☀️2nd sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Wallaroo Weather by Month

Wallaroo December Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp20.5°C20.2°C20.9°C21.9°C21.1°C+0.6°C
Avg High24.7°C24.3°C25.1°C26.2°C25.2°C+0.5°C
Avg Low16.2°C16.2°C16.8°C17.7°C16.9°C+0.7°C
Avg Rain14 mm27 mm20 mm16 mm15 mm+0 mm

Extreme December Records in Wallaroo

🔥Warmest December40.3°C2019
🧊Coldest December11.6°C1995
🌧️Wettest December73 mm1992
🏜️Driest December0 mm2016
🌬️Windiest December6 m/s2002

Key Insights for December

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December temperatures in Wallaroo have risen by about 0.6°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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December has ranged from a record low of 11.6°C (1995) to a record high of 40.3°C (2019).

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Rainfall in December is about average for rainfall, averaging 19 mm, with a wettest year of 73 mm.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Wallaroo?

One of the best times to visit Wallaroo

December is one of the best times to visit Wallaroo. Expect days averaging 25.1°C and nights around 16.7°C (mean 20.9°C) — warmer than Wallaroo's yearly average — with low rainfall (19 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Wallaroo'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 →

Wallaroo Weather in December — In Depth

☀️ December climate overview

December is one of the warmer months of the year in Wallaroo, with average highs near 25.1°C and lows around 16.7°C (mean 20.9°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 19 mm of rainfall and 58% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in December

December averages 19 mm of rainfall in Wallaroo, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest December on record saw 73 mm (1992), and the driest just 0 mm (2016). Humidity sits around 58% and average wind speed is 5.3 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 7.8 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 0.6°C. Daytime highs moved from 24.8°C to 25.4°C and overnight lows from 16.4°C to 17°C over the same span.
December Weather in Wallaroo, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202526.0°C21.6°C17.1°C37.2°C13.3°C16 mm53%5.4 m/s—
202426.3°C22.3°C18.2°C35.3°C15.8°C10 mm57%5.1 m/s8.1
202324.5°C20.7°C16.8°C34.0°C14.3°C22 mm61%5.7 m/s7.1
202225.0°C20.7°C16.4°C34.9°C12.9°C26 mm59%5.3 m/s8.2
202125.0°C20.8°C16.7°C35.7°C13.2°C4 mm58%5.4 m/s8.5
202024.6°C20.4°C16.3°C33.1°C14.1°C10 mm57%6 m/s7.9
201928.5°C23.6°C18.7°C40.3°C13.8°C1 mm50%5.2 m/s8.2
201827.4°C22.9°C18.5°C37.4°C14.3°C0 mm55%5.6 m/s7.4
201725.8°C21.7°C17.6°C36.4°C14.6°C0 mm56%5.2 m/s7.4
201625.7°C21.5°C17.2°C35.7°C13.3°C0 mm58%5.1 m/s7.5
2015 🔥28.5°C23.8°C19.2°C37.1°C12.7°C28 mm49%4.5 m/s8.1
201424.5°C20.9°C17.3°C33.5°C15.0°C9 mm60%5.3 m/s8.2
201325.7°C21.5°C17.3°C37.7°C12.6°C19 mm56%5.1 m/s7.7
201225.6°C21.4°C17.2°C35.1°C14.3°C7 mm55%5.2 m/s8.3
201125.7°C21.5°C17.3°C35.0°C13.8°C33 mm57%5 m/s7.8
201024.3°C20.4°C16.5°C35.6°C13.9°C59 mm63%5.3 m/s7.7
200925.8°C21.5°C17.3°C35.1°C13.8°C21 mm57%4.9 m/s8.3
200823.5°C20.0°C16.6°C29.9°C13.4°C47 mm64%5 m/s7.5
200725.9°C21.6°C17.3°C36.4°C14.0°C29 mm56%5 m/s7.9
200625.7°C21.2°C16.6°C36.8°C12.4°C16 mm52%5.5 m/s8.1
200525.3°C20.9°C16.5°C38.0°C14.4°C23 mm60%5.6 m/s7.9
200424.7°C20.6°C16.6°C33.9°C14.0°C20 mm61%5.4 m/s8
200326.2°C21.8°C17.5°C34.4°C13.4°C12 mm58%5.2 m/s7.9
200225.7°C21.1°C16.5°C35.6°C12.9°C8 mm55%6 m/s7.7
2001 ❄️21.8°C18.4°C14.9°C31.6°C12.7°C17 mm65%5.4 m/s7.4
200026.4°C22.2°C18.0°C35.7°C14.4°C4 mm55%5.3 m/s8.1
199924.5°C20.4°C16.3°C34.1°C13.2°C25 mm61%5.7 m/s7.7
199825.2°C21.0°C16.9°C34.4°C13.6°C11 mm59%5.2 m/s8
199725.1°C20.9°C16.7°C31.6°C14.5°C36 mm63%5.1 m/s8
199624.1°C19.9°C15.8°C34.1°C13.0°C12 mm58%5.5 m/s7.9
199523.6°C19.5°C15.3°C31.9°C11.6°C12 mm59%5.4 m/s7.6
199426.7°C21.9°C17.0°C36.2°C11.8°C8 mm52%5 m/s8.1
199323.6°C19.8°C16.0°C30.2°C12.2°C35 mm62%5.6 m/s7.3
1992 🌧️22.9°C19.5°C16.1°C30.8°C13.9°C73 mm72%5.2 m/s6.7
199123.2°C19.4°C15.5°C31.9°C12.4°C2 mm61%5.6 m/s8.2
199024.3°C20.1°C16.0°C33.4°C12.9°C52 mm62%5.2 m/s7.7
198925.7°C21.2°C16.7°C34.7°C12.9°C14 mm56%5.1 m/s8
198824.7°C20.7°C16.7°C33.2°C13.1°C22 mm62%5.4 m/s7.7
198725.1°C20.6°C16.0°C33.4°C11.9°C18 mm56%5.5 m/s8.1
198622.9°C18.8°C14.7°C33.0°C12.2°C17 mm60%5.8 m/s7.7
198522.7°C18.9°C15.1°C32.1°C13.4°C23 mm62%5.7 m/s7.8
198425.0°C20.8°C16.6°C35.0°C12.5°C7 mm56%5.3 m/s7.6
198326.0°C21.5°C17.1°C35.5°C13.3°C19 mm56%4.8 m/s—
198225.7°C21.3°C16.9°C34.7°C13.4°C5 mm53%5.1 m/s—
198124.8°C20.4°C16.1°C36.8°C13.2°C4 mm57%5.4 m/s—

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

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Wallaroo December Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Wallaroo in December?▼

The average high in December is around 25.1°C with lows near 16.7°C (mean 20.9°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Wallaroo in December?▼

December averages 19 mm of rainfall in Wallaroo, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 73 mm in 1992.

What was the hottest December on record in Wallaroo?▼

The hottest December reached 40.3°C in 2019. The coldest dipped to 11.6°C in 1995.

Has December in Wallaroo 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 0.6°C. Daytime highs moved from 24.8°C to 25.4°C and overnight lows from 16.4°C to 17°C over the same span.

Is December a good time to visit Wallaroo?▼

December is one of the warmer months of the year in Wallaroo and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 25.1°C daytime highs and 16.7°C at night.

Is December the coldest month in Wallaroo?▼

Not quite — December is the 9th coolest month in Wallaroo, averaging 20.9°C.

What should I pack for Wallaroo in December?▼

For December in Wallaroo, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 25.1°C and lows of 16.7°C.

Is Wallaroo humid in December?▼

Relative humidity in December averages 58% — moderately humid.

How windy is Wallaroo in December?▼

Average wind speed in December is 5.3 m/s. The windiest December on record averaged 6 m/s (2002).

Which December had the most rainfall in Wallaroo?▼

The wettest December on record was 1992 with 73 mm. On average, December sees 19 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 Wallaroo 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.