December weather forecast
Najaf, Iraq

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Weather in December

To culminate the year, December brings along the winter chill in Najaf. With the accompaniment of night temperatures dropping down to 11.4°C (52.5°F), the wintry weather sets in. A noticeable reduction in daylight hours to 10.1 and an increase in relative humidity to 42% underline the season's change. Wind speeds remain in the low-teenskm/h range, adding a crisp bite to the air. As Najaf moves through December, the city gears up to welcome the New Year with a cool embrace.

Temperature

A decrease in the average high-temperature is observed in Najaf during December, shifting from a moderately hot 24.3°C (75.7°F) in November to an enjoyable 19°C (66.2°F). Throughout the month of December, the average temperature in Najaf dips to a fresh 11.4°C (52.5°F) at night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Najaf is 42%.

Rainfall

In Najaf, during December, the rain falls for 3.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 7mm (0.28") of precipitation. In Najaf, Iraq, during the entire year, the rain falls for 33.2 days and collects up to 65mm (2.56") of precipitation.

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 06:45 and sunset at 16:58. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:03 and sunset at 17:08 +03.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Najaf is 7.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Najaf are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 4 in December translates into this advice:
Take care. Persons with lighter skin might suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Najaf in December?

December temperatures in Najaf vary between a high-temperature of 19°C (66.2°F) and a low-temperature of 11.4°C (52.5°F).

What is the average humidity in December in Najaf?

In Najaf, Iraq, the average relative humidity in December is 42%.

How much does it rain in Najaf in December?

In Najaf, Iraq, during December, the rain falls for 3.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 7mm (0.28") of precipitation.

What is the month with the shortest days in Najaf?

December has the shortest days of the year in Najaf, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Najaf?

In December, the average day length in Najaf, Iraq, is 10h and 6min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Najaf?

On the first day of December in Najaf, Iraq, sunrise is at 06:45 and sunset at 16:58. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:03 and sunset at 17:08 +03.

How many hours of sunshine does Najaf have in December?

In Najaf, the average sunshine duration in December is 7.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Najaf?

The months with the lowest UV index in Najaf, Iraq, are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4.

How high is the UV index in December in Najaf?

In Najaf, Iraq, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

Average temperature in December
Najaf, Iraq

Average temperature in December - Najaf, Iraq
  • Average high temperature in December: 19°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (45.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (17.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 11.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (33.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.4°C).

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Average pressure in December
Najaf, Iraq

Average pressure in December - Najaf, Iraq
  • Average pressure in December: 1019.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1019.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (998.8mbar).

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Average wind speed in December
Najaf, Iraq

Average wind speed in December - Najaf, Iraq
  • Average wind speed in December: 12.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (17.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (11.6km/h).

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Average humidity in December
Najaf, Iraq

Average humidity in December - Najaf, Iraq
  • Average humidity in December: 42%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (43%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (11%).

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Average rainfall in December
Najaf, Iraq

Average rainfall in December - Najaf, Iraq
  • Average rainfall in December: 7mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (15mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July, August and September (0mm).

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Average rainfall days in December
Najaf, Iraq

Average rainfall days in December - Najaf, Iraq
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.1 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are March and April (5.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Najaf, Iraq

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Najaf, Iraq
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 12h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Najaf, Iraq

Average sunshine days in December - Najaf, Iraq
  • Average sunshine days in December: 26.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (30.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (23.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
Najaf, Iraq

Average UV index in December - Najaf, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Najaf, Iraq

Average cloud cover in December - Najaf, Iraq
  • Average cloud cover in December: 17

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 18).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 1).

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Average visibility in December
Najaf, Iraq

Average visibility in December - Najaf, 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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