December weather forecastUrmia, Iran

December

Weather in December

Winter in Urmia is ushered in by December's sub-zero temperatures, making it one of the coldest months. It is viewed as a time to slow down, stay indoors, and enjoy the festive season indoors. Despite the declining daylight hours and cold nipping at the skin, the city still thrives, albeit at a slower pace. Snowfall and frost become regular phenomena, signaling the arrival of winter in its full force. Expect the cold to continue into the early weeks of the new year.

Temperature

A shift in Urmia's weather is observed as November turns into December, with the average high temperature reducing from a cool 12.2°C (54°F) to an icy 5.7°C (42.3°F). In Urmia, December nights witness a steady temperature drop to a freezing cold -3.2°C (26.2°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 74%.

Rainfall

In Urmia, during December, the rain falls for 8.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 30mm (1.18") of precipitation. In Urmia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 90 days and collects up to 341mm (13.43") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Urmia are January through April, October through December. In Urmia, during December, snow falls for 5.5 days. Throughout the year, there are 27.8 snowfall days.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:25 and sunset at 17:11. On the last day of December, in Urmia, sunrise is at 07:44 and sunset at 17:21 +0330.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.8h.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in December, in Urmia, is 5.7°C (42.3°F), while the average low-temperature is -3.2°C (26.2°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in September is computed to be 27°C (80.6°F).

The average relative humidity in December in Urmia is 74%.

In Urmia, Iran, in December, it is raining for 8.5 days, with typically 30mm (1.18") of accumulated precipitation.

In December, in Urmia, Iran, snow falls for 5.5 days.

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

In Urmia, Iran, the average day length in December is 9h and 37min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:25 and sunset at 17:11. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:44 and sunset at 17:21 +0330.

In Urmia, Iran, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.8h.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average humidity
Average rainfall
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average sunshine

Average temperature in December
Urmia, Iran

  • Average high temperature in December: 5.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (31.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -3.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (16.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-6.1°C).

Average humidity in December
Urmia, Iran

  • Average humidity in December: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (48%).

Average rainfall in December
Urmia, Iran

  • Average rainfall in December: 29.7mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (62.2mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (2.1mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Urmia, Iran

  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (12.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (1.7 days).

Average snowfall days in December
Urmia, Iran

  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Urmia, Iran

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 36min

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

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).