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Murray Weather in December

Murray in December

The short of it: Murray in December averages a high of 31 °C (89 °F) and a low of 24 °C (75 °F), with 147 mm (5.8 in) of rain and about 13 h 17 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 31° · low 24° · rain 147 mm · daylight 13 h 17 min

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

Thirty years of records give Murray an average December high of 31°, a low of 24° and some 147 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 147 mm, the 4th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 17 min in mid-December.

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 July and June.

Against its neighbours, Murray runs warmer than most and wetter than most in December. Annandale, 1 km to the NW, sees much the same highs.

December in Murray, by the numbers

Warmth rank
3rd warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus November
1° warmer, 56 mm more rain
Versus January
about the same
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 17 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
AnnandaleQueensland1 km NW32°24°154 mm
MundingburraQueensland2 km N31°24°147 mm
RossleaQueensland2 km N31°24°147 mm
IdaliaQueensland2 km ENE31°24°147 mm
WulguruQueensland3 km ESE31°24°147 mm
AitkenvaleQueensland3 km NW32°24°154 mm
CludenQueensland3 km E31°24°147 mm
Hermit ParkQueensland3 km N31°24°144 mm

The Almanac · Murray 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 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 147 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Climate of Murray by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January32°24°246 mm15 km/h13 h 10 min✦✦
February32°24°414 mm13 km/h12 h 45 min✦✦
March31°23°250 mm15 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦
April30°21°77 mm17 km/h11 h 41 min✦✦
May28°18°43 mm15 km/h11 h 13 min✦✦✦✦✦
June26°16°22 mm14 km/h10 h 58 min✦✦✦✦✦
July25°14°17 mm15 km/h11 h 4 min✦✦✦✦✦
August26°15°22 mm16 km/h11 h 28 min✦✦✦✦✦
September28°18°15 mm15 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦✦✦
October29°20°40 mm17 km/h12 h 34 min✦✦✦✦
November31°23°91 mm15 km/h13 h 3 min✦✦
December31°24°147 mm14 km/h13 h 17 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Murray in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Murray in December?

Days average 31 °C (89 °F) and nights 24 °C (75 °F), with about 147 mm (5.8 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 147 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Is December a good time to visit Murray?

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

How long are the days in Murray in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 13 h 17 min. These are the longest days of the year; the shortest, in June, last 10 h 58 min.

Does it snow in Murray in December?

Hardly — December nights average 24 °C (75 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Murray in December?

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

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