December weather forecastMascara, Algeria

December

Weather in December

Finally, December sees Mascara, Algeria's transition into winter. Compared to November, temperatures drop further while rainfall begins to marginally increase. Shorter daylight hours are the norm as the winter solstice dominates December's astronomical calendar. Remarkably, December possesses the highest atmospheric pressure reading, a peak value of 1022.7mb, year-wise. The month ends with the skies mostly clear and a noticeable absence of snowfall.

Temperature

December's commencement is accompanied by an average high-temperature of a still enjoyable 16°C (60.8°F), diverging marginally from November's 18.7°C (65.7°F). December witnesses an average nighttime temperature of 7.5°C (45.5°F) in Mascara, Algeria.

Humidity

In Mascara, the average relative humidity in December is 64%.

Rainfall

In Mascara, in December, it is raining for 7 days, with typically 15mm (0.59") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 80.1 rainfall days, and 181mm (7.13") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Mascara, snow does not fall in March through December.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Mascara is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Mascara, sunrise is at 07:50 and sunset at 17:46. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:08 and sunset at 17:57 CET.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in Mascara, Algeria, with an average of 6.6h of sunshine.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days.

Frequently asked questions

In Mascara, in December, the average high-temperature is 16°C (60.8°F), and the average low-temperature is 7.5°C (45.5°F). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is calculated to be 31°C (87.8°F).

In Mascara, Algeria, the average relative humidity in December is 64%.

In December, the rain falls for 7 days. Throughout December, 15mm (0.59") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Mascara, Algeria, snow does not fall in March through December.

In Mascara, in December, it doesn't snow. In January, it regularly snows.

December has the shortest days of the year in Mascara, Algeria, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.

The average day length in December in Mascara, Algeria, is 9h and 49min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:50 and sunset at 17:46. On the last day of the month, in Mascara, sunrise is at 08:08 and sunset at 17:57 CET.

The month with the least sunshine in Mascara is December, with an average of 6.6h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in December in Mascara is 6.6h.

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Mascara.

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Mascara is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Mascara, Algeria

  • Average high temperature in December: 16°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (35.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (14.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 7.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (23.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (5.6°C).

Average pressure in December
Mascara, Algeria

  • Average pressure in December: 1022.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1022.7mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and July (1014.9mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Mascara, Algeria

  • Average wind speed in December: 9.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (11.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (7.6km/h).

Average humidity in December
Mascara, Algeria

  • Average humidity in December: 64%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (67%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (37%).

Average rainfall in December
Mascara, Algeria

  • Average rainfall in December: 15mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (32mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (2mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Mascara, Algeria

  • Average rainfall days in December: 7 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are January and March (10.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Mascara, Algeria

  • Average snowfall in December: 0mm

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (3mm).
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Mascara, Algeria

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Mascara, Algeria

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 48min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Mascara, Algeria

  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (27.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (18.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Mascara, Algeria

  • Average UV index in December: 3

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Mascara, Algeria

  • Average cloud cover in December: 27

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 32).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 10).

Average visibility in December
Mascara, Algeria

  • Average visibility in December: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (9km).