Launceston weather in December
In December, Launceston sees average daytime highs of 20°C and overnight lows near 9°C, with 57 mm of rain across 8.1 wet days and about 14.9 hours of daylight. It is the 3rd-warmest and 8th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs climb over the month, from about 19°C in the first days to 21°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 23% of the time in December, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 14 h 48 min at the start of December to 15 hours by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Launceston's 6th-clearest and 3rd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Launceston's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 20°
- 3rd warmest
- Overnight low
- 9°
- 10th coldest
- Rainfall
- 57 mm
- 8.1 wet days
- Daylight
- 15 hours
- 5:38 AM – 8:37 PM
- Cloud cover
- 62%
- 6th clearest
- Wind
- 11 km/h
- 3rd windiest
- Solar energy
- 7.09 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 6.5
- out of 10
Launceston is city in the north of Tasmania, Australia.
- Air quality
- Good
- PM2.5 7.6 µg/m³ · 2019
- Density
- 956/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1806
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in December
Highs climb over the month, from about 19°C in the first days to 21°C by the end.
A typical December day in Launceston reaches about 20°C in the afternoon and slips back to 9°C overnight — a 11°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 16°C and 24°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs about 2°C warmer than November and about 2°C cooler than January.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
| Avg low (°C) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19 | 9 |
| 2 | 19 | 9 |
| 3 | 19 | 9 |
| 4 | 19 | 9 |
| 5 | 19 | 9 |
| 6 | 19 | 9 |
| 7 | 19 | 9 |
| 8 | 20 | 9 |
| 9 | 20 | 9 |
| 10 | 20 | 9 |
| 11 | 20 | 9 |
| 12 | 20 | 9 |
| 13 | 20 | 9 |
| 14 | 20 | 9 |
| 15 | 20 | 9 |
| 16 | 20 | 9 |
| 17 | 20 | 9 |
| 18 | 20 | 9 |
| 19 | 20 | 10 |
| 20 | 20 | 10 |
| 21 | 21 | 10 |
| 22 | 21 | 10 |
| 23 | 21 | 10 |
| 24 | 21 | 10 |
| 25 | 21 | 10 |
| 26 | 21 | 10 |
| 27 | 21 | 10 |
| 28 | 21 | 10 |
| 29 | 21 | 10 |
| 30 | 21 | 10 |
| 31 | 21 | 10 |
How December really feels in Launceston
Once humidity and wind are folded in, December averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
December sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Launceston weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 3rd-warmest and 8th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22° / 11° | 54 | 6.5 | 14.7 | 7.3 |
| Feb | 22° / 11° | 46 | 6.6 | 13.7 | 7.0 |
| Mar | 20° / 9° | 49 | 7.1 | 12.3 | 6.7 |
| Apr | 16° / 7° | 53 | 7.2 | 10.9 | 5.4 |
| May | 13° / 5° | 60 | 8.3 | 9.7 | 4.0 |
| Jun | 11° / 3° | 61 | 8.8 | 9.1 | 2.8 |
| Jul | 11° / 3° | 74 | 10.1 | 9.3 | 2.5 |
| Aug | 11° / 3° | 81 | 11.3 | 10.3 | 2.8 |
| Sep | 13° / 4° | 76 | 11.3 | 11.7 | 3.6 |
| Oct | 15° / 5° | 63 | 9.8 | 13.1 | 4.7 |
| Nov | 18° / 7° | 61 | 9.7 | 14.3 | 5.7 |
| Dec | 20° / 9° | 57 | 8.1 | 14.9 | 6.5 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 23% of the time in December.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 22% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 55%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 39 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 44 | 45 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 46 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 51 |
| Cloudier (%) | 61 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 59 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 56 | 55 | 56 | 55 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 53 | 54 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 49 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 39 | 61 |
| 2 | 39 | 61 |
| 3 | 39 | 61 |
| 4 | 40 | 60 |
| 5 | 40 | 60 |
| 6 | 41 | 59 |
| 7 | 41 | 59 |
| 8 | 42 | 58 |
| 9 | 42 | 58 |
| 10 | 43 | 57 |
| 11 | 43 | 57 |
| 12 | 43 | 57 |
| 13 | 44 | 56 |
| 14 | 45 | 55 |
| 15 | 44 | 56 |
| 16 | 45 | 55 |
| 17 | 44 | 56 |
| 18 | 45 | 55 |
| 19 | 45 | 55 |
| 20 | 45 | 55 |
| 21 | 46 | 54 |
| 22 | 47 | 53 |
| 23 | 46 | 54 |
| 24 | 48 | 52 |
| 25 | 48 | 52 |
| 26 | 49 | 51 |
| 27 | 49 | 51 |
| 28 | 50 | 50 |
| 29 | 50 | 50 |
| 30 | 50 | 50 |
| 31 | 51 | 49 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Launceston gets around 57 mm of rain over 8.1 wet days in December. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 26% and peaks near 30% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 30 |
| 2 | 29 |
| 3 | 29 |
| 4 | 28 |
| 5 | 28 |
| 6 | 27 |
| 7 | 27 |
| 8 | 27 |
| 9 | 26 |
| 10 | 26 |
| 11 | 26 |
| 12 | 26 |
| 13 | 27 |
| 14 | 27 |
| 15 | 27 |
| 16 | 27 |
| 17 | 27 |
| 18 | 27 |
| 19 | 27 |
| 20 | 27 |
| 21 | 27 |
| 22 | 26 |
| 23 | 26 |
| 24 | 26 |
| 25 | 25 |
| 26 | 25 |
| 27 | 24 |
| 28 | 24 |
| 29 | 23 |
| 30 | 23 |
| 31 | 22 |
Humidity in December
Most of December feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, December lands in the dry band about 90% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 91 | 91 | 92 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 |
| Comfortable (%) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Humid (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 93 | 6 | 1 |
| 2 | 93 | 6 | 1 |
| 3 | 93 | 6 | 1 |
| 4 | 93 | 6 | 1 |
| 5 | 92 | 7 | 1 |
| 6 | 92 | 7 | 1 |
| 7 | 92 | 7 | 1 |
| 8 | 92 | 7 | 1 |
| 9 | 92 | 7 | 1 |
| 10 | 91 | 8 | 1 |
| 11 | 91 | 8 | 1 |
| 12 | 92 | 8 | 0 |
| 13 | 91 | 9 | 0 |
| 14 | 91 | 9 | 0 |
| 15 | 91 | 9 | 0 |
| 16 | 90 | 10 | 0 |
| 17 | 90 | 10 | 0 |
| 18 | 90 | 10 | 0 |
| 19 | 90 | 10 | 0 |
| 20 | 89 | 10 | 1 |
| 21 | 89 | 10 | 1 |
| 22 | 89 | 10 | 1 |
| 23 | 89 | 10 | 1 |
| 24 | 89 | 10 | 1 |
| 25 | 89 | 10 | 1 |
| 26 | 89 | 10 | 1 |
| 27 | 89 | 10 | 1 |
| 28 | 88 | 10 | 2 |
| 29 | 88 | 10 | 2 |
| 30 | 88 | 10 | 2 |
| 31 | 88 | 10 | 2 |
Wind in December
Winds average 11 km/h in December.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 11 km/h on the calmest days to 11 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | calm |
| 2 | 11 | calm |
| 3 | 11 | calm |
| 4 | 11 | calm |
| 5 | 11 | calm |
| 6 | 11 | calm |
| 7 | 11 | calm |
| 8 | 11 | calm |
| 9 | 11 | calm |
| 10 | 11 | calm |
| 11 | 11 | calm |
| 12 | 11 | calm |
| 13 | 11 | calm |
| 14 | 11 | calm |
| 15 | 11 | calm |
| 16 | 11 | calm |
| 17 | 11 | calm |
| 18 | 11 | calm |
| 19 | 11 | calm |
| 20 | 11 | calm |
| 21 | 11 | calm |
| 22 | 11 | calm |
| 23 | 11 | calm |
| 24 | 11 | calm |
| 25 | 11 | calm |
| 26 | 11 | calm |
| 27 | 11 | calm |
| 28 | 11 | calm |
| 29 | 11 | calm |
| 30 | 11 | calm |
| 31 | 11 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 14 h 48 min at the start of December to 15 hours by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 12 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 5:38 AM to 5:46 AM, and sunset from 8:24 PM to 8:43 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 14.8 | 14.8 | 14.8 | 14.8 | 14.9 | 14.9 | 14.9 | 14.9 | 14.9 | 14.9 | 14.9 | 14.9 | 15.0 | 15.0 | 15.0 | 15.0 | 15.0 | 15.0 | 15.0 | 15.0 | 15.0 | 15.0 | 15.0 | 15.0 | 15.0 | 15.0 | 15.0 | 15.0 | 15.0 | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:40 | 5:40 | 5:40 | 5:41 | 5:41 | 5:42 | 5:43 | 5:43 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:45 | 5:46 |
| Sunset (PM) | 8:24 | 8:25 | 8:26 | 8:27 | 8:28 | 8:29 | 8:30 | 8:31 | 8:32 | 8:33 | 8:33 | 8:34 | 8:35 | 8:36 | 8:36 | 8:37 | 8:38 | 8:38 | 8:39 | 8:39 | 8:40 | 8:40 | 8:41 | 8:41 | 8:42 | 8:42 | 8:42 | 8:43 | 8:43 | 8:43 | 8:43 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14.8 | 5:38 | 8:24 |
| 2 | 14.8 | 5:38 | 8:25 |
| 3 | 14.8 | 5:38 | 8:26 |
| 4 | 14.8 | 5:37 | 8:27 |
| 5 | 14.9 | 5:37 | 8:28 |
| 6 | 14.9 | 5:37 | 8:29 |
| 7 | 14.9 | 5:37 | 8:30 |
| 8 | 14.9 | 5:37 | 8:31 |
| 9 | 14.9 | 5:37 | 8:32 |
| 10 | 14.9 | 5:37 | 8:33 |
| 11 | 14.9 | 5:37 | 8:33 |
| 12 | 14.9 | 5:37 | 8:34 |
| 13 | 15.0 | 5:37 | 8:35 |
| 14 | 15.0 | 5:38 | 8:36 |
| 15 | 15.0 | 5:38 | 8:36 |
| 16 | 15.0 | 5:38 | 8:37 |
| 17 | 15.0 | 5:38 | 8:38 |
| 18 | 15.0 | 5:39 | 8:38 |
| 19 | 15.0 | 5:39 | 8:39 |
| 20 | 15.0 | 5:40 | 8:39 |
| 21 | 15.0 | 5:40 | 8:40 |
| 22 | 15.0 | 5:40 | 8:40 |
| 23 | 15.0 | 5:41 | 8:41 |
| 24 | 15.0 | 5:41 | 8:41 |
| 25 | 15.0 | 5:42 | 8:42 |
| 26 | 15.0 | 5:43 | 8:42 |
| 27 | 15.0 | 5:43 | 8:42 |
| 28 | 15.0 | 5:44 | 8:43 |
| 29 | 15.0 | 5:44 | 8:43 |
| 30 | 15.0 | 5:45 | 8:43 |
| 31 | 15.0 | 5:46 | 8:43 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 7.09 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 1.54 kWh/m² to a high of 7.17 kWh/m² in January across the year — December's 7.09 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.7 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 7 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 8 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 9 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 10 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 11 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 12 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 13 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 14 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 15 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 16 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 17 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 18 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 19 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 20 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 21 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 22 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 23 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 24 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 25 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 26 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 27 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 28 | 7.6 | Intense |
| 29 | 7.6 | Intense |
| 30 | 7.6 | Intense |
| 31 | 7.7 | Intense |
Is December a good time to visit Launceston?
Our two travel scores rate December for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
December is a reasonable time to visit Launceston for sightseeing.
What to pack for Launceston in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Launceston sees daytime highs around 20°C and nights near 9°C. Pack sun protection. Worth having: rain gear. About 8 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Launceston in December
The nearest coast averages about 16°C in December — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 55 km away) is warmest in February at about 18°C and coldest in August near 12°C.
The water stays below 20°C all year — cool enough that most swimmers want a wetsuit.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 16 |
| Comfort | Cool | Cool | Cool | Cool | Cool | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Cool |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17 | Cool |
| Feb | 18 | Cool |
| Mar | 18 | Cool |
| Apr | 17 | Cool |
| May | 15 | Cool |
| Jun | 14 | Bracing |
| Jul | 13 | Bracing |
| Aug | 12 | Bracing |
| Sep | 12 | Bracing |
| Oct | 13 | Bracing |
| Nov | 14 | Bracing |
| Dec | 16 | Cool |
UV index in Launceston in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 12 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Launceston peaks around December 22 at about 12 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 20 at about 1 (low).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 8 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 11 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 12 |
| Level | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Moderate | Low | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High | Very high | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11 | Extreme |
| Feb | 10 | Very high |
| Mar | 8 | Very high |
| Apr | 4 | Moderate |
| May | 2 | Low |
| Jun | 1 | Low |
| Jul | 2 | Low |
| Aug | 3 | Moderate |
| Sep | 4 | Moderate |
| Oct | 6 | High |
| Nov | 8 | Very high |
| Dec | 12 | Extreme |
Where is Launceston?
Launceston sits at 41.4°S, 147.1°E, 11 m above sea level, in Australia. The nearest listed city is Devonport, 72 km away.
Topography around Launceston
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Launceston.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Launceston has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 226 m around an average of 62 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 743 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,597 m.
The land around Launceston is covered by artificial surfaces (40%) and trees (38%) within 3 km, trees (50%) and grassland (38%) within 16 km, and trees (48%) and grassland (31%) within 80 km.
Australia travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 1
- Exercise Normal Precautions
- Power plugs
- Type I
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 90% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $65,130
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.9 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Homicide rate
- 0.9
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 4.9
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Launceston (-41.4388°, 147.1347°, elevation 11 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).