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AustraliaThe weather in December in Northern Territory
It's hot in December in Northern Territory with an average temperature of 33°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 32°C to a high of 35°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 26°C and 27°C.
Looking for sun? December isn’t a good month to be in Northern Territory. 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 Northern Territory, 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, Northern Territory reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 26°C in 2021. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 22°C to a highest value of 30°C.
Rainfall amount
In December, there is an average of 254 mm of precipitation, spread over 23 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the West.
Daily weather in December for Northern Territory
Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Northern Territory. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
December weather comparison
| Northern Territory | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 33°C | 9°C |
| Max. temperature | 35°C | 12°C |
| Min. temperature | 26°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 254 mm | 133 mm |
| Rainy days | 23 days | 17 days |
Start of December
The month of December starts in Northern Territory with hot temps, averaging around 35°C during the day and nights around 27°C.
Mid December
By mid-December, daytime temps drop to around 34°C, with nights around 27°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Northern Territory is around 33°C, while nighttime temps are about 27°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
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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 Northern Territory, Australia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in December in Northern Territory
Temperature in December in Northern Territory over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December in Northern Territory, 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 Northern Territory
Total precipitation in December in Northern Territory over the years
Daily UV index in December in Northern Territory
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Northern Territory, 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 Northern Territory by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Northern Territory. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.