AustraliaThe weather in December in Cradle Mountain
It's pleasantly warm in December in Cradle Mountain with an average temperature of 19°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 16°C to a high of 22°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 7°C and 11°C.
Looking for sun? December isn’t a good month to be in Cradle Mountain. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in December for Cradle Mountain, Australia. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 36°C in 2019, Cradle Mountain reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 9°C in 2022. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 1°C to a highest value of 17°C.
Precipitation and snowfall
In December, there is an average of 163 mm of precipitation, spread over 19 days. Of the total precipitation, about 0,2 cm falls as snow in December. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Daily weather in December for Cradle Mountain
Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Cradle Mountain. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
December weather comparison
| Cradle Mountain | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 19°C | 9°C |
| Max. temperature | 22°C | 12°C |
| Min. temperature | 7°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 163 mm | 133 mm |
| Rainy days | 19 days | 17 days |
| Total snowfall | 0,2 cm | 9,7 cm |
| Snowy days | 1 day | 3 days |
Start of December
The month of December starts in Cradle Mountain with cool temps, averaging around 17°C during the day and nights around 8°C.
Mid December
By mid-December, daytime temps rise to around 19°C, with nights around 9°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Cradle Mountain is around 21°C, while nighttime temps are about 10°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in December in Cradle Mountain, Australia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in December in Cradle Mountain
Temperature in December in Cradle Mountain over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December in Cradle Mountain, Australia. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in December in Cradle Mountain
Total precipitation in December in Cradle Mountain over the years
Daily Snowfall in December in Cradle Mountain
Snowfall in December in Cradle Mountain per year
Daily UV index in December in Cradle Mountain
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Cradle Mountain, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in Cradle Mountain by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Cradle Mountain. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.