December weather forecastKarbala, Iraq
December
Weather in December
In December, Karbala moves further into the cold season, with temperatures dropping down to 18.7°C (65.7°F). The daylight duration stabilizes at 10 hours, and there is a decrease in sunshine duration. Despite it being mid-winter, the city experiences no snowfall, and rainfall averages at a measly 6mm (0.24"). An increase in relative humidity to 45% ensures a fresh start to the new year.Temperature
Start of December in Karbala brings a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from November's moderately hot 24.1°C (75.4°F) to a refreshing 18.7°C (65.7°F). During the nights in December, Karbala experiences a consistent average temperature of 11.5°C (52.7°F).Humidity
January and December, with an average relative humidity of 45%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
In Karbala, in December, during 3.1 rainfall days, 6mm (0.24") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Karbala, there are 30.1 rainfall days, and 54mm (2.13") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January, March through December are months without snowfall.Daylight
With an average of 10h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:48 and sunset at 16:58. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:05 and sunset at 17:08 +03.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 7.1h.UV index
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: A daily high UV index of 4 in December leads to these guidelines:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Karbala, Iraq
- Average high temperature in December: 18.7°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (44.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (16.8°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 11.5°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (33°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.7°C).
Average pressure in December
Karbala, Iraq
- Average pressure in December: 1019.8mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1019.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (998.9mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Karbala, Iraq
- Average wind speed in December: 12.8km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (18km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (11.5km/h).
Average humidity in December
Karbala, Iraq
- Average humidity in December: 45%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (45%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (14%).
Average rainfall in December
Karbala, Iraq
- Average rainfall in December: 6mm
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are January and February (9mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July, August and September (0mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Karbala, Iraq
- Average rainfall days in December: 3.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (5.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are July and August (0 days).
Average snowfall in December
Karbala, Iraq
- Average snowfall in December: 0mm
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0mm).
Average snowfall days in December
Karbala, Iraq
- Average snowfall days in December: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Karbala, Iraq
- Average daylight in December: 10h and 6min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in December: 7h and 6min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 12h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and November (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Karbala, Iraq
- Average sunshine days in December: 27.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is July (30.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (24.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Karbala, Iraq
- Average UV index in December: 4
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 10).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 4).
Average cloud cover in December
Karbala, Iraq
- Average cloud cover in December: 17
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 18).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 1).
Average visibility in December
Karbala, Iraq
- 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).
