December weather forecastVan, Iran

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Van, Iran, with temperature in the range of an average high of 11.5°C (52.7°F) and an average low of 3.5°C (38.3°F).

Temperature

Start of December brings a slight shift in the average high-temperature, dipping a bit from November's refreshing 15.5°C (59.9°F) to a fresh 11.5°C (52.7°F). An average low-temperature of 3.5°C (38.3°F) is anticipated throughout the nights during December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 45%.

Rainfall

In Van, during December, the rain falls for 2.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 5mm (0.2") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 36.4 rainfall days, and 63mm (2.48") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January, February, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 0.2 days. Throughout December, 4mm (0.16") of snow is accumulated. In Van, during the entire year, snow falls for 2.4 days and aggregates up to 37mm (1.46") of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Van, Iran, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:53 and sunset at 16:56. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 07:11 and sunset at 17:06 +0330.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 7.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 3 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Guard yourself - Precautionary measures against sun damage are advocated. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.

Frequently asked questions

In Van, 11.5°C (52.7°F) is the average high-temperature and 3.5°C (38.3°F) is the average low-temperature during December.

In Van, the average relative humidity in December is 45%.

In December, the rain falls for 2.4 days. Throughout December, 5mm (0.2") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Van, in December, during 0.2 snowfall days, 4mm (0.16") of snow is typically accumulated.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

In Van, the average day length in December is 9h and 55min.

On the first day of December in Van, sunrise is at 06:53 and sunset at 16:56. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:11 and sunset at 17:06 +0330.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 7.4h.

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

In Van, the average daily maximum UV index in December 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
Van, Iran

  • Average high temperature in December: 11.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (37.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (10.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 3.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (26.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (2°C).

Average pressure in December
Van, Iran

  • Average pressure in December: 1021.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1021.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1005.4mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Van, Iran

  • Average wind speed in December: 6.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (12.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (6.3km/h).

Average humidity in December
Van, Iran

  • Average humidity in December: 45%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (46%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (15%).

Average rainfall in December
Van, Iran

  • Average rainfall in December: 5mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (16mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July, August and September (0mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Van, Iran

  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (7.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Van, Iran

  • Average snowfall in December: 4mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (20mm).
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Van, Iran

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 7h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Van, Iran

  • Average sunshine days in December: 27.6 days

The months with the most sunshine days are July and August (30.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (20 days).

Average UV index in December
Van, Iran

  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Van, Iran

  • Average cloud cover in December: 14

The months with the most cloud cover are March and April (Cloud cover 17).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 3).

Average visibility in December
Van, Iran

  • Average visibility in December: 10km

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