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Figtree Weather in December

Figtree in December

The short of it: Figtree in December averages a high of 26 °C (78 °F) and a low of 17 °C (62 °F), with 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain and about 14 h 27 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 26° · low 17° · rain 90 mm · daylight 14 h 27 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: September & August

Thirty years of records give Figtree an average December high of 26°, a low of 17° and some 90 mm of rain. Much like November: highs about 26°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 90 mm, the 6th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 27 min in mid-December, 28 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates December 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and August.

Against its neighbours, Figtree runs warmer than most and wetter than most in December. Wollongong city centre, 3 km to the ENE, sees much the same highs.

December in Figtree, by the numbers

Warmth rank
3rd warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus November
2° warmer, 14 mm less rain
Versus January
1° colder
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 27 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Wollongong city centreNew South Wales3 km ENE26°17°88 mm
WollongongNew South Wales3 km ENE26°17°88 mm
EngadineNew South Wales44 km NNE25°16°82 mm
IngleburnNew South Wales48 km N27°16°73 mm
CronullaNew South Wales49 km NNE25°17°76 mm
MirandaNew South Wales49 km NNE26°17°77 mm
CasulaNew South Wales54 km N28°17°70 mm
PrestonsNew South Wales55 km N28°16°71 mm

The Almanac · Figtree 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 26°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 90 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Climate of Figtree by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January27°18°110 mm14 km/h14 h 13 min✦✦✦
February27°18°175 mm15 km/h13 h 23 min✦✦✦
March25°17°157 mm14 km/h12 h 24 min✦✦✦
April23°14°87 mm13 km/h11 h 16 min✦✦✦
May20°11°86 mm13 km/h10 h 21 min✦✦✦
June18°9°117 mm14 km/h9 h 52 min✦✦✦
July18°8°53 mm14 km/h10 h 4 min✦✦✦✦
August18°8°70 mm14 km/h10 h 51 min✦✦✦✦
September21°10°64 mm15 km/h11 h 56 min✦✦✦✦
October23°13°90 mm13 km/h13 h 2 min✦✦✦
November24°15°104 mm14 km/h13 h 59 min✦✦✦
December26°17°90 mm14 km/h14 h 27 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Figtree in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Figtree in December?

Days average 26 °C (78 °F) and nights 17 °C (62 °F), with about 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 26°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 90 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Is December a good time to visit Figtree?

The Almanac gives December 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are September and August.

How long are the days in Figtree in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 14 h 27 min. These are the longest days of the year; the shortest, in June, last 9 h 52 min.

Does it snow in Figtree in December?

Hardly — December nights average 17 °C (62 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Figtree in December?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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