December weather forecastKirkuk, Iraq
December
Weather in December
Rounding off the year, December in Kirkuk glows under a colder sun, offering shorter days and longer nights. A steep drop in temperature marks a shift from 6.3°C (43.3°F) to 15.8°C (60.4°F), well manifesting the wintry conditions. A significant rise in rainfall to 59mm (2.32") signals an enhancement of the cold wave. A sparse sunshine of 5-hour duration amid 9.8-hour daylight introspects the curtains closing on the year. The shift from December to January perpetuates the cold conditions, yet brings promises of a fresh start, a new cycle of Kirkuk's fascinating weather roundelay.Temperature
Stepping into December, Kirkuk observes a temperature decline, with the average high falling from November's agreeable 22.6°C (72.7°F) to a moderate 15.8°C (60.4°F). The temperature lowers to an average of 6.3°C (43.3°F) during December nights.Rainfall
In December, in Kirkuk, the rain falls for 10 days. Throughout December, 59mm (2.32") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Kirkuk, there are 69 rainfall days, and 361mm (14.21") of precipitation is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Kirkuk.On the first day of December in Kirkuk, sunrise is at 06:53 and sunset at 16:49. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:11 and sunset at 16:59 +03.
Sunshine
December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Kirkuk are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. 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
Kirkuk, Iraq
- Average high temperature in December: 15.8°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (43.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (13.8°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 6.3°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (27.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (4.4°C).
Average rainfall in December
Kirkuk, Iraq
- Average rainfall in December: 59mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (68.3mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Kirkuk, Iraq
- Average rainfall days in December: 10 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are January, February and March (11 days).
The months with the least rainy days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Kirkuk, 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: 5h
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 14h).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h).
Average UV index in December
Kirkuk, Iraq
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 11).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).
