December weather forecast
Mangesh, Iraq

December

Weather in December

The weather in December in Mangesh, Iraq, rounds off the year on a cold note, returning to winter conditions. The temperatures reduce significantly, while the frequency of rainfall escalates. The daylight hours shrink further to their annual minimum, marking the beginning of winter solstice. A thickness of 5mm (0.2") of snow covers the ground, heralding the return of winter. As the UV index dwindles to 2 units, a decrease in sun intensity is experienced, wrapping up the climate cycle for the year.

Temperature

The start of December signals a decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a comfortable 16.4°C (61.5°F) in November to a cool 10.5°C (50.9°F). During December nights, Mangesh records an average temperature of 4.1°C (39.4°F).

Humidity

In Mangesh, the average relative humidity in December is 61%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 12.1 days. Throughout December, 82mm (3.23") of precipitation is accumulated. In Mangesh, during the entire year, the rain falls for 90.5 days and collects up to 460mm (18.11") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 5mm (0.2") of snow. In Mangesh, during the entire year, snow falls for 2.4 days and aggregates up to 51mm (2.01") of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:02 and sunset at 16:50. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 07:20 and sunset at 17:00 +03.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.8h 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?
In Mangesh, 10.5°C (50.9°F) is the average high-temperature and 4.1°C (39.4°F) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in May is evaluated at 27°C (80.6°F).
What is the average humidity in December?
In Mangesh, Iraq, the average relative humidity in December is 61%.
How many days does it rain in December?
In Mangesh, in December, it is raining for 12.1 days, with typically 82mm (3.23") of accumulated precipitation.
When does it start snowing?
December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 5mm (0.2") of snow.
What is the month with the shortest days?
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
What is the average length of the day in December?
In Mangesh, the average day length in December is 9h and 40min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in December?
In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:02 and sunset at 16:50. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:20 and sunset at 17:00 +03.
What is the month with the least sunshine?
With an average of 5.8h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.
How long on average sun shines in December?
In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.8h.
What are the months with the lowest UV index?
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.
What is the UV index intensity in December?
In Mangesh, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
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Average sunshine
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility
Average temperature in December - Mangesh, Iraq
Average temperature in December
Mangesh, Iraq
  • Average high temperature in December: 10.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (38.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (8.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 4.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (25.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.8°C).

Average pressure in December - Mangesh, Iraq
Average pressure in December
Mangesh, Iraq
  • Average pressure in December: 1021mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1021mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1002.7mbar).

Average wind speed in December - Mangesh, Iraq
Average wind speed in December
Mangesh, Iraq
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (8.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (5.3km/h).

Average humidity in December - Mangesh, Iraq
Average humidity in December
Mangesh, Iraq
  • Average humidity in December: 61%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (65%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (17%).

Average rainfall in December - Mangesh, Iraq
Average rainfall in December
Mangesh, Iraq
  • Average rainfall in December: 82mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (104mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Mangesh, Iraq
Average rainfall days in December
Mangesh, Iraq
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (15.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.3 days).

Average snowfall in December - Mangesh, Iraq
Average snowfall in December
Mangesh, Iraq
  • Average snowfall in December: 5mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (28mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December - Mangesh, Iraq
Average snowfall days in December
Mangesh, Iraq
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.1 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 - Mangesh, Iraq
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Mangesh, Iraq
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 12h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December - Mangesh, Iraq
Average sunshine days in December
Mangesh, Iraq
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (30.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.8 days).

Average UV index in December - Mangesh, Iraq
Average UV index in December
Mangesh, 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 - Mangesh, Iraq
Average cloud cover in December
Mangesh, Iraq
  • Average cloud cover in December: 34

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

Average visibility in December - Mangesh, Iraq
Average visibility in December
Mangesh, 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).

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