December weather forecast
Shanidar, Iraq

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Shanidar, Iraq, with temperature in the range of an average high of 10.5°C (50.9°F) and an average low of 3.8°C (38.8°F).

Temperature

Shanidar in December experiences a subtle temperature decline, with average high-temperatures reducing from a mild 15.7°C (60.3°F) in November to a fresh 10.5°C (50.9°F). Throughout December, Shanidar anticipates an average low-temperature of 3.8°C (38.8°F).

Humidity

In Shanidar, the average relative humidity in December is 59%.

Rainfall

In Shanidar, in December, during 12 rainfall days, 108mm (4.25") of precipitation is typically 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 in Shanidar, 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

With an average of 5.8h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Shanidar, Iraq.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Shanidar, Iraq. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Shanidar?

In Shanidar, 10.5°C (50.9°F) is the average high-temperature and 3.8°C (38.8°F) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the average humidity in December in Shanidar?

In December, the average relative humidity is 59%.

How many days does it rain in December in Shanidar?

In Shanidar, in December, it is raining for 12 days, with typically 108mm (4.25") of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start to snow in Shanidar?

December is the first month it typically snows in Shanidar, Iraq. Throughout December, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 9mm (0.35") of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Shanidar?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Shanidar have in December?

In Shanidar, the average day length in December is 9h and 41min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Shanidar?

On the first day of December in Shanidar, 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.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Shanidar?

With an average of 5.8h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Shanidar, Iraq.

How many hours of sunshine does Shanidar have in December?

In Shanidar, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.8h.

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

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in December in Shanidar?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Shanidar, Iraq, is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Shanidar, Iraq

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).

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Average pressure in December
Shanidar, Iraq

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).

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Average wind speed in December
Shanidar, Iraq

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).

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Average humidity in December
Shanidar, Iraq

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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Shanidar, Iraq

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).

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Average rainfall days in December
Shanidar, Iraq

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).

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Average snowfall in December
Shanidar, Iraq

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).

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Average snowfall days in December
Shanidar, Iraq

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).

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

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).

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Average sunshine days in December
Shanidar, Iraq

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).

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Average UV index in December
Shanidar, Iraq

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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Shanidar, Iraq

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).

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Average visibility in December
Shanidar, Iraq

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).

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