December weather forecastKhaldan, Iraq

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Khaldan, is still a cool month, with an average temperature varying between 5.5°C (41.9°F) and 12.7°C (54.9°F).

Temperature

The shift to December brings a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a comfortable 18°C (64.4°F) in November to a cool 12.7°C (54.9°F). During the month of December, Khaldan experiences a steady low-temperature average of 5.5°C (41.9°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Khaldan is 56%.

Rainfall

In Khaldan, in December, during 11 rainfall days, 73mm (2.87") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 87.4 rainfall days, and 423mm (16.65") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 2mm (0.08") of snow. In Khaldan, during the entire year, snow falls for 2.8 days and aggregates up to 40mm (1.57") of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:50 and sunset at 16:46. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:08 and sunset at 16:56 +03.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 6.1h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 3 in December leads to these guidelines:
Undertake protective steps - Recommendations to avoid sunburn are issued. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.

Frequently asked questions

In December, in Khaldan, the average high-temperature is 12.7°C (54.9°F), and the average low-temperature is 5.5°C (41.9°F).

In Khaldan, the average relative humidity in December is 56%.

In Khaldan, during December, the rain falls for 11 days and regularly aggregates up to 73mm (2.87") of precipitation.

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 2mm (0.08") of snow.

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.

In Khaldan, the average day length in December is 9h and 48min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:50 and sunset at 16:46. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:08 and sunset at 16:56 +03.

January and December, with an average of 6.1h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 6.1h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Khaldan, Iraq

  • Average high temperature in December: 12.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (39.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (10.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 5.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (26.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (3.5°C).

Average pressure in December
Khaldan, Iraq

  • Average pressure in December: 1021.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1021.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1002.1mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Khaldan, Iraq

  • Average wind speed in December: 7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (10.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (6.8km/h).

Average humidity in December
Khaldan, Iraq

  • Average humidity in December: 56%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (59%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (15%).

Average rainfall in December
Khaldan, Iraq

  • Average rainfall in December: 73mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (83mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Khaldan, Iraq

  • Average rainfall days in December: 11 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (14.6 days).
The months with the least rainy days are July and August (0.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Khaldan, Iraq

  • Average snowfall in December: 2mm

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (16mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Khaldan, Iraq

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 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
Khaldan, Iraq

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 48min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 6min

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 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Khaldan, Iraq

  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.7 days

The months with the most sunshine days are July and August (30.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (14.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Khaldan, Iraq

  • Average UV index in December: 3

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

Average cloud cover in December
Khaldan, Iraq

  • Average cloud cover in December: 32

The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 32).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 2).

Average visibility in December
Khaldan, 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).