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Johnston Weather in December

Johnston in December

The short of it: Johnston in December averages a high of 33 °C (92 °F) and a low of 25 °C (77 °F), with 308 mm (12.1 in) of rain and about 12 h 51 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 33° · low 25° · rain 308 mm · daylight 12 h 51 min

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

December in Johnston brings afternoons near 33° and nights around 25°, with about 308 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 33° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 308 mm, the 4th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 51 min in mid-December.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates December 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and July.

Against its neighbours, Johnston runs warmer than most and drier than most in December. Farrar, 2 km to the WNW, sees much the same highs.

December in Johnston, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus November
1° colder, 176 mm more rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 51 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
FarrarNorthern Territory2 km WNW33°25°313 mm
GunnNorthern Territory2 km W33°25°313 mm
BakewellNorthern Territory2 km WSW33°25°313 mm
ZuccoliNorthern Territory2 km SSW33°25°309 mm
PalmerstonNorthern Territory3 km W33°25°313 mm
GrayNorthern Territory3 km W33°25°313 mm
RoseberyNorthern Territory4 km SW33°25°311 mm
Howard SpringsNorthern Territory4 km ESE33°25°300 mm

The Almanac · Johnston 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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Days run hot, near 33° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 308 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Climate of Johnston by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January32°25°476 mm13 km/h12 h 47 min✦✦
February32°25°328 mm12 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦
March33°24°326 mm8 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦
April33°23°101 mm10 km/h11 h 50 min✦
May32°20°25 mm10 km/h11 h 33 min✦✦✦✦
June31°17°1.0 mm11 km/h11 h 24 min✦✦✦✦
July32°16°0.0 mm10 km/h11 h 27 min✦✦✦✦
August32°17°5.0 mm10 km/h11 h 42 min✦✦✦✦
September34°21°14 mm9 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦
October34°24°75 mm10 km/h12 h 24 min✦
November34°25°132 mm9 km/h12 h 43 min✦
December33°25°308 mm10 km/h12 h 51 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Johnston in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Johnston in December?

Days average 33 °C (92 °F) and nights 25 °C (77 °F), with about 308 mm (12.1 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 33° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 308 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Is December a good time to visit Johnston?

The Almanac gives December 1 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are June and July.

How long are the days in Johnston in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 12 h 51 min. These are the longest days of the year; the shortest, in June, last 11 h 24 min.

Does it snow in Johnston in December?

Hardly — December nights average 25 °C (77 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Johnston in December?

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

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