Avondale Weather in December (1981–2025)

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December at a Glance in Avondale

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
18.9°C
Avg Low
❄️
5.7°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
12.3°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
24 mm
Avg Humidity
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44%
Avg Wind
🌬️
2 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
3.1
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
-10.6°C
temp difference
🌤️Mild afternoons❄️Cold mornings☁️Cloudier skies🌦️Some rain🍃Light winds🏜️Low humidity

Avondale December Weather Overview

December is one of the cooler months of the year in Avondale, with average highs near 18.9°C and lows around 5.7°C (mean 12.3°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 24 mm of rainfall and 44% relative humidity across the period.

Avondale December Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

December is one of the cooler months of the year in Avondale. Across 45 years of records, the warmest December in Avondale was 2025 — when the month averaged 16.7°C — while the coldest was 1987 at 9.6°C. Typical December days reach 18.9°C with nights near 5.7°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.6°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp12.1°C→14.8°C+2.7°C
Max Temp18.5°C→21.4°C+2.9°C
Min Temp5.6°C→8.3°C+2.7°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.6°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.5°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.6°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

9.0°C–11.0°C9 yr (20%)
11.0°C–13.0°C23 yr (51%)
13.0°C–15.0°C10 yr (22%)
15.0°C–17.0°C3 yr (7%)

Avondale December Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

December is about average for rainfall in Avondale, averaging 24 mm of rainfall. The wettest December on record was 1992 with 88 mm, while the driest were 1999 and 2024 at 0 mm.

Avondale December Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Avondale during December averages 44%. The most humid December was 1984 at 64%, and the least humid was 2017 at 23%.

Avondale December Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

December receives about 3.1 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Avondale. The sunniest December was 1989 at 3.5 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 1984 at 2.7.

Avondale December Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Avondale during December is 2 m/s. The windiest December was 1982 at 2.4 m/s, while the calmest was 2022 at 1.5 m/s.

What December Feels Like in Avondale

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

How December Ranks in Avondale

🥶1st coolest month of the year
🌧️5th wettest month of the year
☀️12th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Avondale Weather by Month

Avondale December Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp11.7°C11.7°C11.7°C12.7°C14.5°C+2.8°C
Avg High18.3°C18.5°C18.5°C19.0°C21.1°C+2.8°C
Avg Low5.1°C4.9°C5.0°C6.4°C7.9°C+2.8°C
Avg Rain31 mm27 mm18 mm23 mm20 mm-11 mm

Extreme December Records in Avondale

🔥Warmest December29.5°C2021
🧊Coldest December-6.0°C1990
🌧️Wettest December88 mm1992
🏜️Driest December0 mm1999
🌬️Windiest December2.4 m/s1982

Key Insights for December

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December temperatures in Avondale have risen by about 2.7°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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December has ranged from a record low of -6°C (1990) to a record high of 29.5°C (2021).

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Rainfall in December is about average for rainfall, averaging 24 mm, with a wettest year of 88 mm.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Avondale?

A quieter season to visit Avondale

If your dates are flexible, the more temperate months of April and October tend to be the most comfortable for visiting Avondale. That said, December — with days averaging 18.9°C and nights around 5.7°C (mean 12.3°C) and low rainfall (24 mm) — can still be rewarding for travellers who don't mind the cooler conditions, and often means fewer crowds.

See Avondale'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 →

Avondale Weather in December — In Depth

☀️ December climate overview

December is one of the cooler months of the year in Avondale, with average highs near 18.9°C and lows around 5.7°C (mean 12.3°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 24 mm of rainfall and 44% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in December

December averages 24 mm of rainfall in Avondale, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest December on record saw 88 mm (1992), and the driest just 0 mm (1999). Humidity sits around 44% and average wind speed is 2 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 3.1 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 2.7°C. Daytime highs moved from 18.5°C to 21.4°C and overnight lows from 5.6°C to 8.3°C over the same span.
December Weather in Avondale, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
2025 🔥23.6°C16.7°C9.8°C27.4°C5.4°C3 mm43%1.8 m/s—
202423.7°C16.4°C9.2°C27.5°C4.9°C0 mm26%1.7 m/s3.3
202321.1°C14.5°C7.9°C27.1°C2.4°C21 mm39%1.8 m/s3.1
202218.1°C12.2°C6.4°C23.1°C0.0°C37 mm53%1.5 m/s2.9
202120.3°C14.3°C8.2°C29.5°C2.3°C48 mm45%1.8 m/s2.9
202019.7°C12.7°C5.8°C25.8°C1.6°C11 mm30%2.2 m/s3.3
201917.7°C12.1°C6.5°C23.3°C-1.1°C34 mm55%2 m/s2.8
201818.6°C12.4°C6.2°C23.3°C-0.1°C8 mm45%1.8 m/s3
201722.3°C15.3°C8.2°C29.2°C1.4°C2 mm23%2.1 m/s3.2
201619.9°C13.9°C7.8°C25.4°C1.2°C39 mm49%2 m/s2.9
201518.1°C11.4°C4.6°C26.2°C-0.6°C6 mm39%2 m/s3.2
201418.9°C13.2°C7.4°C25.3°C0.1°C31 mm50%1.7 m/s2.8
201318.5°C11.6°C4.7°C26.2°C-1.6°C10 mm44%2.1 m/s3.3
201218.8°C12.5°C6.2°C27.2°C0.1°C25 mm43%1.8 m/s3.2
201116.9°C10.4°C4.0°C24.6°C-1.1°C34 mm49%2 m/s3
201020.7°C14.4°C8.1°C27.9°C-2.9°C39 mm44%2 m/s2.9
200916.9°C10.7°C4.5°C22.4°C-0.8°C21 mm43%2 m/s3
200817.5°C11.4°C5.3°C24.6°C-1.4°C45 mm52%2.1 m/s2.9
200716.4°C9.9°C3.4°C24.1°C-1.0°C31 mm49%2 m/s3.3
200619.0°C11.8°C4.6°C25.6°C-0.5°C5 mm35%2 m/s3.2
200520.7°C13.6°C6.4°C25.9°C0.6°C0 mm26%1.8 m/s3.1
200418.6°C12.0°C5.4°C25.7°C-0.5°C46 mm50%2.1 m/s3.1
200319.3°C12.5°C5.6°C25.6°C-2.9°C8 mm38%2.1 m/s3.3
200218.1°C11.6°C5.1°C22.3°C0.6°C5 mm48%1.8 m/s3.2
200117.7°C10.7°C3.6°C24.0°C-0.8°C16 mm43%1.9 m/s3.1
200020.3°C13.1°C6.0°C24.6°C1.9°C1 mm42%1.9 m/s3.3
199920.1°C12.7°C5.2°C25.1°C1.0°C0 mm25%2.3 m/s3.4
199818.7°C11.6°C4.4°C26.3°C-3.4°C11 mm46%2.1 m/s3.2
199716.9°C10.5°C4.0°C22.2°C-1.8°C39 mm50%2.2 m/s3.2
199620.5°C13.0°C5.6°C27.1°C-1.7°C1 mm36%2 m/s3.2
199520.7°C13.6°C6.5°C26.3°C1.8°C0 mm36%1.9 m/s3.2
199417.8°C11.6°C5.5°C23.3°C-0.7°C69 mm55%2 m/s2.9
199318.5°C11.3°C4.0°C23.4°C-0.9°C2 mm43%2.2 m/s3.4
1992 🌧️16.3°C10.1°C3.9°C20.5°C-1.3°C88 mm58%2 m/s2.9
199118.0°C12.2°C6.5°C23.0°C-2.2°C42 mm59%2.2 m/s3.1
199017.0°C10.1°C3.1°C24.3°C-6.0°C19 mm43%2.3 m/s3.2
198920.1°C12.8°C5.6°C25.7°C0.1°C8 mm31%2.1 m/s3.5
198818.0°C11.1°C4.3°C24.2°C-3.3°C3 mm42%2.3 m/s3.2
1987 ❄️16.0°C9.6°C3.3°C24.6°C-3.4°C37 mm51%1.8 m/s3.1
198618.2°C11.7°C5.3°C23.7°C0.5°C33 mm50%2 m/s3
198519.2°C12.1°C4.9°C23.8°C-2.3°C23 mm49%2 m/s3.4
198417.1°C11.5°C5.9°C23.9°C0.8°C87 mm64%2.2 m/s2.7
198318.7°C12.2°C5.8°C22.6°C0.3°C37 mm56%2.1 m/s—
198216.7°C10.5°C4.3°C22.2°C0.3°C50 mm57%2.4 m/s—
198121.0°C14.0°C6.9°C26.9°C0.2°C3 mm43%1.9 m/s—

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

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Avondale December Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Avondale in December?▼

The average high in December is around 18.9°C with lows near 5.7°C (mean 12.3°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Avondale in December?▼

December averages 24 mm of rainfall in Avondale, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 88 mm in 1992.

What was the hottest December on record in Avondale?▼

The hottest December reached 29.5°C in 2021. The coldest dipped to -6°C in 1990.

Has December in Avondale 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 2.7°C. Daytime highs moved from 18.5°C to 21.4°C and overnight lows from 5.6°C to 8.3°C over the same span.

Is December a good time to visit Avondale?▼

December is one of the cooler months of the year in Avondale and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 18.9°C daytime highs and 5.7°C at night.

Is December the coldest month in Avondale?▼

Yes — December is the coldest month of the year in Avondale, averaging 12.3°C.

What should I pack for Avondale in December?▼

For December in Avondale, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 18.9°C and lows of 5.7°C.

Is Avondale humid in December?▼

Relative humidity in December averages 44% — relatively dry.

How windy is Avondale in December?▼

Average wind speed in December is 2 m/s. The windiest December on record averaged 2.4 m/s (1982).

Which December had the most rainfall in Avondale?▼

The wettest December on record was 1992 with 88 mm. On average, December sees 24 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 Avondale 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.