Weather in December
December, bringing in the winter chill, sets the stage for the coldest month ahead in
Sulaymaniyah. The dip in temperature continues its course, ranging from 2.3°C (36.1°F) to 11.1°C (52°F). Signifying the beginning of the peak winter season, rainfall registers at 110mm (4.33"), a pronounced rise from
November's 74mm (2.91"). With the diminished daylight duration to 9.8 hours, this month sets the mood for the harsh winters that
January would bring. This transformation portrays the full circle of Sulaymaniyah’s weather cycle extending from the chilly winter to searing summer and back.
Temperature
Sulaymaniyah in December undergoes a mild reduction in the average high-temperature, shifting from November's enjoyable 18.7°C (65.7°F) to a cool 11.1°C (52°F). Sulaymaniyah records an average temperature drop to a cold 2.3°C (36.1°F) in December.
Rainfall
During December, Sulaymaniyah regularly aggregates up to 110mm (4.33") of precipitation. During the entire year, Sulaymaniyah aggregates up to 745mm (29.33") of precipitation.
Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:49 and sunset at 16:45. On the last day of December, in Sulaymaniyah, sunrise is at 07:07 and sunset at 16:55 +03.
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