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Ashmore Weather in December

Ashmore in December

The short of it: Ashmore in December averages a high of 30 °C (85 °F) and a low of 19 °C (67 °F), with 161 mm (6.3 in) of rain and about 13 h 54 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 30° · low 19° · rain 161 mm · daylight 13 h 54 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: August & July

Thirty years of records give Ashmore an average December high of 30°, a low of 19° and some 161 mm of rain. Much like November: highs about 30°, nights near 19°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 161 mm, the 4th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 54 min in mid-December, 21 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates December 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are August and July.

Against its neighbours, Ashmore runs warmer than most and drier than most in December. Southport, 3 km to the NE, sees much the same highs.

December in Ashmore, by the numbers

Warmth rank
3rd warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus November
1° warmer, 60 mm more rain
Versus January
1° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 54 min
Average wind
16 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SouthportQueensland3 km NE30°19°161 mm
CarraraQueensland4 km SSW29°19°166 mm
NerangQueensland4 km W29°19°163 mm
LabradorQueensland5 km NNE29°19°156 mm
Surfers ParadiseQueensland5 km ESE29°19°169 mm
Gold CoastQueensland5 km ESE29°19°169 mm
Pacific PinesQueensland8 km NW29°19°169 mm
Mermaid WatersQueensland9 km SE29°19°167 mm

The Almanac · Ashmore Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
December
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Much like November: highs about 30°, nights near 19°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 161 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Climate of Ashmore by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°21°164 mm16 km/h13 h 44 min✦✦
February30°20°188 mm16 km/h13 h 5 min✦✦
March29°19°165 mm17 km/h12 h 20 min✦✦✦
April27°16°110 mm14 km/h11 h 27 min✦✦✦
May25°13°121 mm12 km/h10 h 45 min✦✦✦
June22°11°112 mm13 km/h10 h 23 min✦✦✦
July22°10°51 mm13 km/h10 h 32 min✦✦✦✦
August23°10°60 mm14 km/h11 h 8 min✦✦✦✦
September25°12°46 mm15 km/h11 h 58 min✦✦✦✦
October26°15°92 mm17 km/h12 h 49 min✦✦✦
November28°18°101 mm15 km/h13 h 33 min✦✦✦
December30°19°161 mm16 km/h13 h 54 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ashmore in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ashmore in December?

Days average 30 °C (85 °F) and nights 19 °C (67 °F), with about 161 mm (6.3 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 30°, nights near 19°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 161 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Is December a good time to visit Ashmore?

The Almanac gives December 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are August and July.

How long are the days in Ashmore in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 13 h 54 min. These are the longest days of the year; the shortest, in June, last 10 h 23 min.

Does it snow in Ashmore in December?

Hardly — December nights average 19 °C (67 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Ashmore in December?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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