The weather in December in Freedom
It's hot in December in Freedom with an average temperature of 31°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 27°C to a high of 35°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 17°C and 20°C.
Looking for sun? December isn’t a good month to be in Freedom. 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 Freedom, South Africa. 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 40°C in 2018, Freedom reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 17°C in 2021. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 11°C to a highest value of 24°C.
Rainfall amount
In December, there is an average of 133 mm of precipitation, spread over 16 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
Daily weather in December for Freedom
Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Freedom. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
December weather comparison
Freedom | New York | |
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Average temperature | 31°C | 9°C |
Max. temperature | 35°C | 12°C |
Min. temperature | 17°C | -5°C |
Total precipitation | 133 mm | 133 mm |
Rainy days | 16 days | 17 days |
Start of December
The month of December starts in Freedom with hot temps, averaging around 31°C during the day and nights around 19°C.
Mid December
By mid-December, daytime temps rise to around 33°C, with nights around 19°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Freedom is around 32°C, while nighttime temps are about 20°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
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 Freedom, South Africa. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in December in Freedom
Temperature in December in Freedom over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December in Freedom, South Africa. 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 Freedom
Total precipitation in December in Freedom over the years
Daily UV index in December in Freedom
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Freedom, 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 Freedom by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Freedom. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.