Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
December
Weather in December
Temperature
December comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a refreshing 15.7°C (60.3°F) in November to a cool 10.5°C (50.9°F). In Shanidar, in December, the average low-temperature is a cold 3.8°C (38.8°F).Humidity
In Shanidar, the average relative humidity in December is 59%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 12 days. Throughout December, 108mm (4.25") of precipitation is accumulated. In Shanidar, Iraq, during the entire year, the rain falls for 94.6 days and collects up to 592mm (23.31") of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 9mm (0.35") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 3.2 snowfall days, and 78mm (3.07") of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:57 and sunset at 16:46. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:15 and sunset at 16:56 +03.
Sunshine
December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.8h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average December temperature?
What is the average humidity in December?
How much does it rain in December?
When does it start to snow in Shanidar?
What is the month with the shortest days?
How many hours of daylight does Shanidar have in December?
What time are sunrise and sunset in December?
What is the month with the least sunshine?
How long on average sun shines in December?
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Shanidar?
How high is the UV index in December?
Average temperature in December
Shanidar, Iraq
- Average high temperature in December: 10.5°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (38.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (7.9°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 3.8°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (23.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.6°C).
Average pressure in December
Shanidar, Iraq
- Average pressure in December: 1021.3mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1021.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1003.2mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Shanidar, Iraq
- Average wind speed in December: 5.7km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (8.6km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are November and December (5.7km/h).
Average humidity in December
Shanidar, Iraq
- Average humidity in December: 59%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (63%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (18%).
Average rainfall in December
Shanidar, Iraq
- Average rainfall in December: 108mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (117mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Shanidar, Iraq
- Average rainfall days in December: 12 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Shanidar, Iraq
- Average snowfall in December: 9mm
The month with the highest snowfall is February (36mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).
Average snowfall days in December
Shanidar, Iraq
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 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
Shanidar, Iraq
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
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
Shanidar, Iraq
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is August (30.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.9 days).
Average UV index in December
Shanidar, 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
Shanidar, Iraq
- Average cloud cover in December: 34
The months with the most cloud cover are January, March and December (Cloud cover 34).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 1).
Average visibility in December
Shanidar, Iraq
- Average visibility in December: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (9km).
