Levin Weather in December (1981–2025)

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December at a Glance in Levin

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
17.8°C
Avg Low
❄️
13.7°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
15.8°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
89 mm
Avg Humidity
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82%
Avg Wind
🌬️
5.1 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
6.3
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
+2.1°C
temp difference
❄️Cool afternoons🌤️Cool mornings☀️Very sunny🌧️Wet month💨Breezy💦Humid air

Levin December Weather Overview

December is one of the warmer months of the year in Levin, with average highs near 17.8°C and lows around 13.7°C (mean 15.8°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 89 mm of rainfall and 82% relative humidity across the period.

Levin December Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

December is one of the warmer months of the year in Levin. Across 45 years of records, the warmest December in Levin was 2017 — when the month averaged 17.5°C — while the coldest was 2006 at 13.3°C. Typical December days reach 17.8°C with nights near 13.7°C. The long-term December temperature trend is broadly flat.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp16.0°C→16.5°C+0.5°C
Max Temp18.1°C→18.4°C+0.3°C
Min Temp14.0°C→14.7°C+0.7°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.1°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.1°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

13.0°C–14.3°C3 yr (7%)
14.3°C–15.5°C13 yr (29%)
15.5°C–16.8°C21 yr (47%)
16.8°C–18.0°C8 yr (18%)

Levin December Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

December is about average for rainfall in Levin, averaging 89 mm of rainfall. The wettest December on record was 2021 with 266 mm, while the driest was 1988 at 23 mm.

Levin December Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Levin during December averages 82%. The most humid December was 2021 at 88%, and the least humid was 1986 at 78%.

Levin December Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

December receives about 6.3 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Levin. The sunniest December was 2017 at 7.2 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2001 at 5.4.

Levin December Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Levin during December is 5.1 m/s. The windiest December was 1989 at 6.4 m/s, while the calmest was 2011 at 3.4 m/s.

What December Feels Like in Levin

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Cool
Morning
🌞
Cool
Afternoon
🌆
Cool
Evening
Rain chanceModerate
Outdoor comfort★★★★☆

How December Ranks in Levin

🔥4th warmest month of the year
🌵6th driest month of the year
☀️2nd sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Levin Weather by Month

Levin December Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp16.0°C15.1°C15.6°C16.1°C16.3°C+0.3°C
Avg High18.1°C17.1°C17.6°C18.2°C18.2°C+0.1°C
Avg Low13.9°C13.0°C13.6°C14.0°C14.5°C+0.6°C
Avg Rain87 mm75 mm77 mm88 mm135 mm+48 mm

Extreme December Records in Levin

🔥Warmest December24.8°C2012
🧊Coldest December7.8°C1982
🌧️Wettest December266 mm2021
🏜️Driest December23 mm1988
🌬️Windiest December6.4 m/s1989

Key Insights for December

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December temperatures in Levin have risen by about 0.5°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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December has ranged from a record low of 7.8°C (1982) to a record high of 24.8°C (2012).

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Rainfall in December is about average for rainfall, averaging 89 mm, with a wettest year of 266 mm.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Levin?

One of the best times to visit Levin

December is one of the best times to visit Levin. Expect days averaging 17.8°C and nights around 13.7°C (mean 15.8°C) — warmer than Levin's yearly average — with higher rainfall (89 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Levin'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 →

Levin Weather in December — In Depth

☀️ December climate overview

December is one of the warmer months of the year in Levin, with average highs near 17.8°C and lows around 13.7°C (mean 15.8°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 89 mm of rainfall and 82% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in December

December averages 89 mm of rainfall in Levin, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest December on record saw 266 mm (2021), and the driest just 23 mm (1988). Humidity sits around 82% and average wind speed is 5.1 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 6.3 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 0.5°C. Daytime highs moved from 18.1°C to 18.4°C and overnight lows from 14°C to 14.7°C over the same span.
December Weather in Levin, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202518.2°C16.2°C14.3°C20.7°C11.8°C133 mm82%5.7 m/s—
202417.9°C16.1°C14.4°C20.2°C11.0°C80 mm88%5.4 m/s6.2
202318.2°C16.2°C14.3°C20.8°C10.3°C84 mm86%5 m/s5.9
202218.7°C16.6°C14.6°C21.4°C11.3°C142 mm84%4 m/s6.5
2021 🌧️19.0°C17.4°C15.8°C21.6°C13.5°C266 mm88%4.9 m/s6
202017.0°C15.1°C13.3°C19.4°C9.5°C104 mm83%5.5 m/s6.2
201918.1°C16.0°C13.9°C20.6°C11.2°C142 mm82%5.5 m/s6.6
201818.7°C16.8°C14.9°C20.8°C11.3°C106 mm84%4.4 m/s6.5
2017 🔥19.7°C17.5°C15.3°C23.6°C12.2°C33 mm81%5 m/s7.2
201616.9°C15.0°C13.0°C19.4°C10.8°C58 mm83%5 m/s6.7
201517.1°C15.1°C13.1°C21.2°C10.7°C39 mm81%5.1 m/s7
201417.6°C15.5°C13.3°C21.2°C8.5°C106 mm83%4.6 m/s5.9
201318.2°C16.4°C14.6°C21.1°C11.4°C54 mm81%5 m/s6.5
201218.7°C16.5°C14.3°C24.8°C9.9°C85 mm82%5.1 m/s6.2
201118.0°C15.7°C13.4°C20.0°C10.2°C172 mm82%3.4 m/s6
201018.6°C16.6°C14.5°C21.5°C10.0°C83 mm83%5 m/s5.8
200916.5°C14.5°C12.5°C18.9°C9.6°C83 mm84%5.5 m/s6.3
200818.1°C15.9°C13.8°C20.5°C10.4°C83 mm82%4.9 m/s6.2
200718.4°C16.1°C13.8°C22.1°C11.1°C55 mm80%4.3 m/s6.1
2006 ❄️15.1°C13.3°C11.6°C18.2°C9.0°C60 mm82%5.5 m/s6.2
200519.2°C17.3°C15.4°C23.1°C11.5°C68 mm82%5 m/s5.7
200415.5°C13.8°C12.0°C19.9°C9.4°C127 mm80%5.7 m/s5.7
200317.8°C15.7°C13.7°C21.3°C10.7°C55 mm83%5.7 m/s5.9
200217.6°C15.6°C13.6°C21.0°C10.8°C95 mm80%5.7 m/s6.1
200118.6°C16.9°C15.2°C23.0°C12.3°C100 mm84%5.5 m/s5.4
200018.8°C16.7°C14.6°C21.4°C10.7°C43 mm81%5.3 m/s6.3
199917.3°C15.0°C12.7°C20.0°C9.5°C41 mm79%4.9 m/s6.4
199818.3°C16.2°C14.1°C22.0°C11.7°C41 mm80%5.2 m/s6.6
199717.0°C15.0°C12.9°C19.6°C9.2°C43 mm79%5.7 m/s6.5
199616.7°C14.7°C12.8°C21.4°C9.8°C94 mm83%5.1 m/s6.1
199518.2°C16.2°C14.1°C22.5°C11.0°C97 mm83%4.9 m/s6.4
199417.1°C14.9°C12.8°C20.3°C9.7°C35 mm83%4.8 m/s6.6
199316.3°C14.3°C12.3°C20.5°C9.6°C111 mm83%5 m/s6.1
199216.3°C14.3°C12.3°C19.1°C8.3°C136 mm83%4.5 m/s5.5
199116.4°C14.4°C12.4°C19.3°C8.8°C104 mm84%4.4 m/s6.1
199017.6°C15.7°C13.8°C20.4°C11.4°C46 mm81%5.8 m/s6.5
198917.4°C15.3°C13.2°C20.0°C10.4°C69 mm78%6.4 m/s6.2
198819.6°C17.1°C14.5°C24.2°C11.5°C23 mm79%4.3 m/s7
198717.6°C15.7°C13.7°C21.3°C11.9°C110 mm82%5 m/s6.1
198618.2°C15.8°C13.4°C20.7°C9.6°C37 mm78%4.9 m/s6.5
198518.8°C16.6°C14.5°C20.8°C10.2°C138 mm82%4.3 m/s6.6
198419.7°C17.3°C14.9°C22.6°C13.0°C109 mm81%4.3 m/s6.4
198317.3°C15.2°C13.2°C22.8°C10.3°C116 mm79%5.2 m/s—
198215.8°C14.1°C12.3°C17.7°C7.8°C118 mm83%6.1 m/s—
198118.9°C17.0°C15.1°C22.1°C12.8°C61 mm84%5.1 m/s—

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

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Levin December Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Levin in December?▼

The average high in December is around 17.8°C with lows near 13.7°C (mean 15.8°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Levin in December?▼

December averages 89 mm of rainfall in Levin, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 266 mm in 2021.

What was the hottest December on record in Levin?▼

The hottest December reached 24.8°C in 2012. The coldest dipped to 7.8°C in 1982.

Has December in Levin 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 0.5°C. Daytime highs moved from 18.1°C to 18.4°C and overnight lows from 14°C to 14.7°C over the same span.

Is December a good time to visit Levin?▼

December is one of the warmer months of the year in Levin and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 17.8°C daytime highs and 13.7°C at night.

Is December the coldest month in Levin?▼

Not quite — December is the 9th coolest month in Levin, averaging 15.8°C.

What should I pack for Levin in December?▼

For December in Levin, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 17.8°C and lows of 13.7°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Levin humid in December?▼

Relative humidity in December averages 82% — quite humid.

How windy is Levin in December?▼

Average wind speed in December is 5.1 m/s. The windiest December on record averaged 6.4 m/s (1989).

Which December had the most rainfall in Levin?▼

The wettest December on record was 2021 with 266 mm. On average, December sees 89 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 Levin 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.