December weather forecastBaghdad, Iraq

Weather in December

Baghdad, Iraq, in December is branded by chilly temperatures and a palpable winter vibe. With the average high temperature descending to 17°C (62.6°F), the city witnesses one of the chilliest months of the year. December brings with it an increase in rainfall, with an average recorded rainfall of 26mm (1.02"), making it one of the wetter months. The UV index drops further, indicating shorter days and less sun. December shares similar weather conditions with January, wrapping up the year on a cooler note.

Temperature

As November transitions into December, Baghdad sees a drop in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a moderately hot 24°C (75.2°F) to a comfortable 17°C (62.6°F). In December, Baghdad's temperature tends to fall to an average low of 6°C (42.8°F) during the night.

Rainfall

In Baghdad, during December, the rain falls for 6 days and regularly aggregates up to 26mm (1.02") of precipitation. In Baghdad, during the entire year, the rain falls for 34 days and collects up to 177mm (6.97") of precipitation.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:48 and sunset at 16:54. On the last day of December, in Baghdad, sunrise is at 07:06 and sunset at 17:05 +03.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during December translates into these guidelines:
Guard yourself - An obligation to protect skin and eyes from harm exists. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense.