December weather forecast
Safwan, Iraq

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Safwan, is still a pleasant month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 20.2°C (68.4°F) and 12.4°C (54.3°F).

Temperature

The shift to December brings a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a warm 25.7°C (78.3°F) in November to an agreeable 20.2°C (68.4°F). During December nights, Safwan witnesses a consistent average temperature of 12.4°C (54.3°F).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 42%.

Rainfall

In Safwan, in December, it is raining for 3.2 days, with typically 12mm (0.47") of accumulated precipitation. In Safwan, during the entire year, the rain falls for 29 days and collects up to 83mm (3.27") of precipitation.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Safwan, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 16:48. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 16:59 +03.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 7.1h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Safwan. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 5 in December translates into these instructions:
Take heed. Individuals of lighter complexion can be burned in less than half an hour. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Safwan in December?
The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 20.2°C (68.4°F) and 12.4°C (54.3°F) respectively.
What is the average humidity in December?
In Safwan, Iraq, the average relative humidity in December is 42%.
How many days does it rain in December?
In Safwan, in December, during 3.2 rainfall days, 12mm (0.47") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
What is the month with the shortest days?
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 12min of daylight.
How many hours of daylight does Safwan have in December?
The average day length in December is 10h and 15min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in December?
On the first day of December in Safwan, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 16:48. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 16:59 +03.
What is the month with the least sunshine?
The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 7.1h of sunshine.
How long on average sun shines in December?
In December, the average sunshine duration is 7.1h.
When is the lowest UV index?
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.
What is the UV index intensity in December?
In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December - Safwan, Iraq
Average temperature in December
Safwan, Iraq
  • Average high temperature in December: 20.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (46.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (18.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 12.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (34.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.7°C).

Average pressure in December - Safwan, Iraq
Average pressure in December
Safwan, Iraq
  • Average pressure in December: 1019.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1019.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (996.2mbar).

Average wind speed in December - Safwan, Iraq
Average wind speed in December
Safwan, Iraq
  • Average wind speed in December: 13.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (22.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (13km/h).

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (43%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and July (10%).

Average rainfall in December - Safwan, Iraq
Average rainfall in December
Safwan, Iraq
  • Average rainfall in December: 12mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (29mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Safwan, Iraq
Average rainfall days in December
Safwan, Iraq
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (5.9 days).
The months with the least rainy days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

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

  • 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 December (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December - Safwan, Iraq
Average sunshine days in December
Safwan, Iraq
  • Average sunshine days in December: 27.2 days

The months with the most sunshine days are July and August (31 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (21.8 days).

Average UV index in December - Safwan, Iraq
Average UV index in December
Safwan, Iraq
  • Average UV index in December: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 10).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in December - Safwan, Iraq
Average cloud cover in December
Safwan, Iraq
  • Average cloud cover in December: 16

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 17).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, August and September (Cloud cover 1).

Average visibility in December - Safwan, Iraq
Average visibility in December
Safwan, 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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