December weather forecastAshuran, Iraq

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Ashuran, is also a fresh month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 10.5°C (50.9°F) and 3.8°C (38.8°F).

Temperature

Onset of December comes with a temperature decline, the average high falling from a moderate 15.7°C (60.3°F) in November to a fresh 10.5°C (50.9°F). Nighttime temperatures consistently average an icy 3.8°C (38.8°F) during December.

Humidity

In Ashuran, the average relative humidity in December is 59%.

Rainfall

In Ashuran, in December, it is raining for 12 days, with typically 108mm (4.25") of accumulated precipitation. In Ashuran, during the entire year, the rain falls for 94.6 days and collects up to 592mm (23.31") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall in Ashuran. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 9mm (0.35") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 3.2 snowfall days, and 78mm (3.07") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:52 and sunset at 16:45. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:11 and sunset at 16:55 +03.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 6h of sunshine.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

During December, Ashuran experiences an average high-temperature of 10.5°C (50.9°F) and a low-temperature of 3.8°C (38.8°F).

The average relative humidity in December is 59%.

In December, the rain falls for 12 days. Throughout December, 108mm (4.25") of precipitation is accumulated.

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 9mm (0.35") of snow.

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

In Ashuran, the average day length in December is 9h and 44min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:52 and sunset at 16:45. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:11 and sunset at 16:55 +03.

January and December, with an average of 6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

In Ashuran, the average sunshine duration in December is 6h.

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Ashuran, Iraq

  • Average high temperature in December: 10.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (38.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (7.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 3.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (23.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.6°C).

Average pressure in December
Ashuran, Iraq

  • 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 (1003.2mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Ashuran, Iraq

  • Average wind speed in December: 5.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (8.6km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are November and December (5.7km/h).

Average humidity in December
Ashuran, Iraq

  • Average humidity in December: 59%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (63%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (18%).

Average rainfall in December
Ashuran, Iraq

  • Average rainfall in December: 108mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (117mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Ashuran, Iraq

  • Average rainfall days in December: 12 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ashuran, Iraq

  • Average snowfall in December: 9mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (36mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Ashuran, Iraq

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Ashuran, Iraq

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 42min

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 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 12h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ashuran, Iraq

  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (30.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Ashuran, Iraq

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Ashuran, Iraq

  • Average cloud cover in December: 34

The months with the most cloud cover are January, March and December (Cloud cover 34).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 1).

Average visibility in December
Ashuran, Iraq

  • 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).