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Maclean Weather in December

Maclean in December

The short of it: Maclean in December averages a high of 27 °C (80 °F) and a low of 19 °C (66 °F), with 137 mm (5.4 in) of rain and about 14 h 1 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 27° · low 19° · rain 137 mm · daylight 14 h 1 min

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

Thirty years of records give Maclean an average December high of 27°, a low of 19° and some 137 mm of rain. Much like November: highs about 27°, nights near 19°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 137 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 1 min in mid-December, 23 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, Maclean runs cooler than most and about as wet in December. Townsend, 2 km to the ESE, is 1° warmer by day.

December in Maclean, by the numbers

Warmth rank
3rd warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus November
1° warmer, 38 mm more rain
Versus January
1° colder
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 1 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
TownsendNew South Wales2 km ESE27°19°139 mm
GulmarradNew South Wales5 km SE27°19°139 mm
Palmers IslandNew South Wales10 km ENE27°19°137 mm
LawrenceNew South Wales10 km WSW28°19°137 mm
WoombahNew South Wales13 km NE27°19°136 mm
YambaNew South Wales16 km E26°20°137 mm
IlukaNew South Wales16 km ENE26°20°137 mm
UlmarraNew South Wales25 km SW28°18°144 mm
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The Almanac · Maclean 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 27°, nights near 19°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 137 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Maclean by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January28°20°131 mm14 km/h13 h 50 min✦✦✦
February27°20°159 mm13 km/h13 h 9 min✦✦✦
March27°19°156 mm11 km/h12 h 20 min✦✦✦
April25°16°98 mm11 km/h11 h 25 min✦✦✦
May22°13°98 mm11 km/h10 h 40 min✦✦✦
June20°11°119 mm11 km/h10 h 16 min✦✦✦
July19°9°44 mm10 km/h10 h 26 min✦✦✦✦✦
August21°10°44 mm12 km/h11 h 4 min✦✦✦✦✦
September23°12°41 mm13 km/h11 h 58 min✦✦✦✦✦
October24°15°72 mm13 km/h12 h 52 min✦✦✦
November26°17°99 mm12 km/h13 h 39 min✦✦✦
December27°19°137 mm13 km/h14 h 1 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Maclean in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Maclean in December?

Days average 27 °C (80 °F) and nights 19 °C (66 °F), with about 137 mm (5.4 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 27°, nights near 19°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 137 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is December a good time to visit Maclean?

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

How long are the days in Maclean in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 14 h 1 min. These are the longest days of the year; the shortest, in June, last 10 h 16 min.

Does it snow in Maclean in December?

Hardly — December nights average 19 °C (66 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Maclean in December?

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

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