December weather forecast
Rafteh, Iran

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Rafteh, Iran, with temperature in the range of an average high of 5.7°C (42.3°F) and an average low of -1.6°C (29.1°F).

Temperature

December's arrival coincides with a drop in the average high-temperature, decreasing from November's fresh 11.1°C (52°F) to a wintry 5.7°C (42.3°F). Rafteh experiences an average nighttime temperature of -1.6°C (29.1°F) in the month of December.

Humidity

In Rafteh, the average relative humidity in December is 68%.

Rainfall

In Rafteh, Iran, during December, the rain falls for 9.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 41mm (1.61") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 74.6 rainfall days, and 236mm (9.29") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Rafteh are January through April, November and December. In Rafteh, in December, snow falls for 4.6 days, with typically accumulated 125mm (4.92") of snow. In Rafteh, during the entire year, snow falls for 21.7 days and aggregates up to 507mm (19.96") of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:21 and sunset at 17:11. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:39 and sunset at 17:21 +0330.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 6.6h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?
In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 5.7°C (42.3°F) and -1.6°C (29.1°F) respectively.
What is the average humidity in December?
In Rafteh, the average relative humidity in December is 68%.
How much does it rain in December?
In Rafteh, during December, the rain falls for 9.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 41mm (1.61") of precipitation.
How many days does it snow in December?
In December, it is snowing for 4.6 days. Throughout December, 125mm (4.92") of snow is accumulated.
What is the month with the shortest days?
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
What is the average length of the day in December in Rafteh?
In Rafteh, Iran, the average day length in December is 9h and 43min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in December?
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:21 and sunset at 17:11. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:39 and sunset at 17:21 +0330.
What are the months with the least sunshine?
January and December, with an average of 6.6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.
How long on average sun shines in December in Rafteh?
The average sunshine duration in December is 6.6h.
What are the months with the lowest UV index?
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.
How high is the UV index in December?
In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Rafteh, Iran
  • Average high temperature in December: 5.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (33.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -1.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (18.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-4.1°C).

Average pressure in December
Rafteh, Iran
  • Average pressure in December: 1022mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1022mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1006.2mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Rafteh, Iran
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (10.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (7.3km/h).

Average humidity in December
Rafteh, Iran
  • Average humidity in December: 68%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (28%).

Average rainfall in December
Rafteh, Iran
  • Average rainfall in December: 41mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (47mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Rafteh, Iran
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (13.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Rafteh, Iran
  • Average snowfall in December: 125mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (169mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Rafteh, Iran
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Rafteh, Iran
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 12h and 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Rafteh, Iran
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (30.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (15 days).

Average UV index in December
Rafteh, Iran
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Rafteh, Iran
  • Average cloud cover in December: 27

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 30).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, August and September (Cloud cover 4).

Average visibility in December
Rafteh, Iran
  • Average visibility in December: 9km

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

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