December weather forecast
Shaykh Qarah, Iraq

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a moderate month in Shaykh Qarah, Iraq, with an average temperature varying between 7.9°C (46.2°F) and 14.4°C (57.9°F).

Temperature

A change in temperatures is noted as November gives way to December, with average highs reducing from a pleasant 20.3°C (68.5°F) to a moderate 14.4°C (57.9°F). Throughout December, Shaykh Qarah registers a consistent average low-temperature of 7.9°C (46.2°F).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 55%.

Rainfall

In Shaykh Qarah, in December, during 9.5 rainfall days, 47mm (1.85") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 71.4 rainfall days, and 261mm (10.28") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Shaykh Qarah, snow does not fall in January, March through December.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:02 and sunset at 16:53. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 07:20 and sunset at 17:03 +03.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 6h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 3 in December translates into these instructions:
Put precautions into practice - Protective measures against sun-induced damage are advised. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Shaykh Qarah in December?
In Shaykh Qarah, 14.4°C (57.9°F) is the average high-temperature and 7.9°C (46.2°F) is the average low-temperature during December.
What is the average humidity in December in Shaykh Qarah?
In December, the average relative humidity is 55%.
How many days does it rain in December?
In Shaykh Qarah, during December, the rain falls for 9.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 47mm (1.85") of precipitation.
When it does not snow in Shaykh Qarah?
January, March through December are months without snowfall.
What is the month with the shortest days?
With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
What is the average length of the day in December?
In December, the average day length is 9h and 43min.
When are sunrise and sunset in December?
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:02 and sunset at 16:53. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:20 and sunset at 17:03 +03.
What is the month with the least sunshine?
The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 6h of sunshine.
How long on average sun shines in December?
In Shaykh Qarah, the average sunshine duration in December is 6h.
What are the months with the lowest UV index?
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index.
What is the UV index reading in December?
In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Shaykh Qarah, Iraq
  • Average high temperature in December: 14.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (42.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (12.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 7.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (30.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5.6°C).

Average pressure in December
Shaykh Qarah, Iraq
  • Average pressure in December: 1020.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1001mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Shaykh Qarah, Iraq
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (11.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (7.4km/h).

Average humidity in December
Shaykh Qarah, Iraq
  • Average humidity in December: 55%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (58%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (14%).

Average rainfall in December
Shaykh Qarah, Iraq
  • Average rainfall in December: 47mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (52mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Shaykh Qarah, Iraq
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (12.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Shaykh Qarah, Iraq
  • Average snowfall in December: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Shaykh Qarah, Iraq
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Shaykh Qarah, 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: 6h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 12h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Shaykh Qarah, Iraq
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.7 days

The months with the most sunshine days are July and August (30.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (16.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Shaykh Qarah, Iraq
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 9).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Shaykh Qarah, Iraq
  • Average cloud cover in December: 32

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 32).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 1).

Average visibility in December
Shaykh Qarah, 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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