Ravensthorpe Weather in December (1981–2025)

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December at a Glance in Ravensthorpe

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
29.2°C
Avg Low
❄️
12.8°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
21.0°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
21 mm
Avg Humidity
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56%
Avg Wind
🌬️
4 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
7.7
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
+4.2°C
temp difference
🌡️Warm afternoons🌤️Cool mornings☀️Very sunny🌦️Some rain💨Breezy😊Comfortable humidity

Ravensthorpe December Weather Overview

December is one of the warmer months of the year in Ravensthorpe, with average highs near 29.2°C and lows around 12.8°C (mean 21°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 21 mm of rainfall and 56% relative humidity across the period.

Ravensthorpe December Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

December is one of the warmer months of the year in Ravensthorpe. Across 45 years of records, the warmest December in Ravensthorpe was 2019 — when the month averaged 24.9°C — while the coldest was 2001 at 17.7°C. Typical December days reach 29.2°C with nights near 12.8°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.2°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp20.7°C→21.7°C+1°C
Max Temp29.1°C→30.0°C+0.9°C
Min Temp12.3°C→13.3°C+1°C

Trend (per decade)

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

Distribution of Avg Temp

17.0°C–19.0°C1 yr (2%)
19.0°C–21.0°C21 yr (47%)
21.0°C–23.0°C21 yr (47%)
23.0°C–25.0°C2 yr (4%)

Ravensthorpe December Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

December is one of the drier months in Ravensthorpe, averaging 21 mm of rainfall. The wettest December on record was 2011 with 108 mm, while the driest was 2025 at 1 mm.

Ravensthorpe December Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Ravensthorpe during December averages 56%. The most humid December was 2011 at 67%, and the least humid were 1989 and 2004 at 50%.

Ravensthorpe December Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

December receives about 7.7 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Ravensthorpe. The sunniest Decembers were 1993 and 2019 at 8.4 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 1995 at 6.6.

Ravensthorpe December Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Ravensthorpe during December is 4 m/s. The windiest December was 2023 at 4.5 m/s, while the calmest were 2008 and 2012 at 3.6 m/s.

What December Feels Like in Ravensthorpe

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Cool
Morning
🌞
Warm
Afternoon
🌆
Cool
Evening
Rain chanceLow
Outdoor comfort★★★★★

How December Ranks in Ravensthorpe

🔥3rd warmest month of the year
🌵1st driest month of the year
☀️1st sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Ravensthorpe Weather by Month

Ravensthorpe December Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp20.7°C20.9°C20.8°C21.3°C21.6°C+0.9°C
Avg High29.1°C28.9°C29.0°C29.4°C29.9°C+0.8°C
Avg Low12.4°C12.8°C12.6°C13.1°C13.2°C+0.8°C
Avg Rain17 mm21 mm22 mm34 mm4 mm-13 mm

Extreme December Records in Ravensthorpe

🔥Warmest December43.8°C2009
🧊Coldest December6.5°C1982
🌧️Wettest December108 mm2011
🏜️Driest December1 mm2025
🌬️Windiest December4.5 m/s2023

Key Insights for December

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December temperatures in Ravensthorpe have risen by about 1°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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December has ranged from a record low of 6.5°C (1982) to a record high of 43.8°C (2009).

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Rainfall in December is one of the drier months, averaging 21 mm, with a wettest year of 108 mm.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Ravensthorpe?

One of the best times to visit Ravensthorpe

December is one of the best times to visit Ravensthorpe. Expect days averaging 29.2°C and nights around 12.8°C (mean 21°C) — warmer than Ravensthorpe's yearly average — with low rainfall (21 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Ravensthorpe'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 →

Ravensthorpe Weather in December — In Depth

☀️ December climate overview

December is one of the warmer months of the year in Ravensthorpe, with average highs near 29.2°C and lows around 12.8°C (mean 21°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 21 mm of rainfall and 56% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in December

December averages 21 mm of rainfall in Ravensthorpe, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest December on record saw 108 mm (2011), and the driest just 1 mm (2025). Humidity sits around 56% and average wind speed is 4 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 7.7 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 1°C. Daytime highs moved from 29.1°C to 30°C and overnight lows from 12.3°C to 13.3°C over the same span.
December Weather in Ravensthorpe, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202531.0°C22.4°C13.7°C43.0°C10.6°C1 mm52%4.2 m/s—
202431.4°C22.8°C14.2°C41.3°C11.6°C4 mm53%4.3 m/s8
202329.3°C21.4°C13.5°C38.6°C9.7°C5 mm57%4.5 m/s7.8
202227.6°C20.0°C12.4°C37.9°C9.5°C7 mm62%4 m/s7.5
202130.6°C21.8°C12.9°C38.9°C9.2°C3 mm54%4.1 m/s8.2
202029.3°C21.0°C12.6°C42.6°C8.5°C6 mm53%4.4 m/s7.8
2019 🔥34.7°C24.9°C15.1°C42.7°C9.6°C10 mm51%3.7 m/s8.4
201830.4°C21.7°C13.0°C39.4°C8.7°C20 mm57%3.7 m/s7.8
201729.5°C21.3°C13.1°C39.2°C8.0°C14 mm55%3.8 m/s7.9
201628.4°C20.2°C11.9°C40.5°C8.5°C32 mm56%4.1 m/s7.8
201528.1°C20.5°C12.9°C42.5°C8.3°C50 mm59%3.9 m/s7.5
201427.5°C19.7°C11.9°C38.1°C6.7°C41 mm62%3.8 m/s7.6
201330.5°C21.7°C12.9°C43.2°C7.8°C31 mm55%3.8 m/s7.6
201230.8°C22.3°C13.9°C39.5°C7.3°C15 mm56%3.6 m/s7.6
2011 🌧️27.5°C20.3°C13.1°C37.2°C8.2°C108 mm67%3.8 m/s6.8
201026.8°C19.9°C13.0°C39.7°C9.3°C19 mm60%3.9 m/s6.7
200930.3°C21.5°C12.7°C43.8°C8.8°C7 mm54%3.8 m/s8.2
200826.9°C19.6°C12.2°C34.2°C9.4°C53 mm66%3.6 m/s7.5
200726.9°C19.6°C12.3°C42.9°C7.7°C52 mm59%4.1 m/s7.2
200630.4°C22.1°C13.7°C40.3°C9.7°C5 mm52%3.9 m/s8
200529.0°C20.3°C11.6°C41.3°C7.6°C7 mm53%4.2 m/s8.3
200431.4°C22.6°C13.9°C43.7°C10.4°C3 mm50%4.4 m/s8.3
200330.2°C21.2°C12.2°C42.5°C7.1°C11 mm58%3.9 m/s8.1
200229.0°C21.0°C13.0°C43.2°C7.4°C32 mm57%4 m/s7.1
2001 ❄️24.4°C17.7°C11.0°C32.9°C7.5°C34 mm67%3.7 m/s7.2
200031.2°C22.3°C13.4°C39.7°C8.3°C12 mm57%4 m/s8.2
199927.9°C20.3°C12.7°C36.0°C8.4°C36 mm61%4.2 m/s7.3
199829.6°C21.5°C13.4°C40.8°C6.8°C23 mm58%3.8 m/s7.6
199730.5°C22.0°C13.5°C43.6°C9.3°C12 mm56%4.2 m/s8.1
199627.3°C19.7°C12.0°C39.9°C7.7°C7 mm57%4 m/s7.9
199526.0°C19.3°C12.6°C34.7°C8.0°C51 mm64%3.9 m/s6.6
199431.3°C22.5°C13.6°C39.2°C8.4°C9 mm51%3.8 m/s7.9
199329.6°C20.8°C12.1°C41.8°C8.5°C5 mm51%4.3 m/s8.4
199228.0°C19.8°C11.6°C38.6°C7.1°C19 mm58%4 m/s7.8
199130.0°C21.9°C13.8°C39.3°C9.8°C34 mm57%4 m/s7.2
199029.1°C20.8°C12.5°C38.7°C8.8°C12 mm57%3.9 m/s7.9
198930.0°C21.3°C12.5°C41.7°C8.2°C5 mm50%4.1 m/s7.9
198827.9°C20.2°C12.6°C41.6°C8.6°C16 mm57%3.9 m/s7.4
198730.3°C22.0°C13.7°C40.1°C8.5°C47 mm56%4 m/s7.3
198627.7°C19.4°C11.1°C39.7°C7.2°C7 mm59%3.8 m/s7.4
198527.7°C19.5°C11.3°C39.5°C8.2°C9 mm53%4.2 m/s7.9
198429.3°C20.4°C11.6°C40.1°C7.2°C3 mm53%4 m/s7.6
198328.8°C20.7°C12.6°C39.2°C6.6°C54 mm62%3.7 m/s—
198231.7°C23.2°C14.7°C39.6°C6.5°C8 mm51%3.7 m/s—
198128.1°C19.8°C11.5°C38.8°C7.9°C4 mm51%4.1 m/s—

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

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Ravensthorpe December Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Ravensthorpe in December?▼

The average high in December is around 29.2°C with lows near 12.8°C (mean 21°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Ravensthorpe in December?▼

December averages 21 mm of rainfall in Ravensthorpe, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 108 mm in 2011.

What was the hottest December on record in Ravensthorpe?▼

The hottest December reached 43.8°C in 2009. The coldest dipped to 6.5°C in 1982.

Has December in Ravensthorpe 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 1°C. Daytime highs moved from 29.1°C to 30°C and overnight lows from 12.3°C to 13.3°C over the same span.

Is December a good time to visit Ravensthorpe?▼

December is one of the warmer months of the year in Ravensthorpe and one of the drier months, so plan for around 29.2°C daytime highs and 12.8°C at night.

Is December the coldest month in Ravensthorpe?▼

Not quite — December is the 10th coolest month in Ravensthorpe, averaging 21°C.

What should I pack for Ravensthorpe in December?▼

For December in Ravensthorpe, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 29.2°C and lows of 12.8°C.

Is Ravensthorpe humid in December?▼

Relative humidity in December averages 56% — moderately humid.

How windy is Ravensthorpe in December?▼

Average wind speed in December is 4 m/s. The windiest December on record averaged 4.5 m/s (2023).

Which December had the most rainfall in Ravensthorpe?▼

The wettest December on record was 2011 with 108 mm. On average, December sees 21 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 Ravensthorpe 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.