December weather forecastAsyut, Egypt

Weather in December

The closing chapter of the year ushers in lower temperatures with the mercury dipping to the cooler end at 20.3°C (68.5°F) in Asyut. The shorter daylight hours drive home the arrival of winter fully. Relative humidity stays steady while the UV index falls to its annual low, proving a boon for skin health. The city retains dry weather, ensuring that rainfall is still a foreign concept. Despite being the close of the year, the climatic conditions remain reliably constant, marking the end of the annual weather cycle.

Temperature

During the shift to December, a minor reduction in average high-temperature is observed, shifting from a moderately hot 25.1°C (77.2°F) in November to a pleasant 20.3°C (68.5°F). Asyut, after hot December days, encounters a marked drop to an average nighttime temperature of 6.7°C (44.1°F).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 52%.

Rainfall

January, March, May through December are months without rainfall.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 5:12 pm EET.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Asyut is December, with an average of 8h of sunshine.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 4 leads to the following instructions:
Take heed. Individuals of lighter complexion can be burned in less than half an hour. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly.