December weather forecastHaifa, Israel

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December

Weather in December

December heralds the advent of winter in Haifa with colder conditions reinstating. The temperature average sees a marked reduction from 19.2°C (66.6°F) at its peak to a low of 10.9°C (51.6°F). It becomes the second wettest month of the year receiving 136mm (5.35") of rainfall across 11.8 days. The sea temperature drops to a cool 20.5°C (68.9°F), in line with the falling winter temperatures. With the reduced daylight of just 6 hours daily, the lowered UV index of 3 facilitating milder solar radiation.

Temperature

December's arrival in Haifa subtly correlates with a reduction in the average high-temperature, down from a warm 24°C (75.2°F) in November to a comfortable 19.2°C (66.6°F). Haifa usually reports an average low-temperature of 10.9°C (51.6°F) during the month of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 65%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 11.8 days and accumulates 136mm (5.35") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In Haifa, in December, the average water temperature is 20.5°C (68.9°F).
Note: Swimming becomes less enjoyable for most at a surface water temperature of 20.5°C (68.9°F). As the temperature decreases below 21°C (69.8°F), breathing becomes increasingly difficult.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Haifa, Israel, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 16:33. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 16:44 IST.

Sunshine

January, February and December, with an average of 6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 3 in December translates into these instructions:
Exercise prevention - Warding off sunburn is urged. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.

Updated: Jan 27, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Haifa in December has an average high-temperature of 19.2°C (66.6°F) and an average low-temperature of 10.9°C (51.6°F). In October, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is calculated to be 30°C (86°F).

In December, the average relative humidity in Haifa is 65%.

December is the month with the most rainfall in Haifa. Rain falls for 11.8 days and accumulates 136mm (5.35") of precipitation.

In December, the rain falls for 11.8 days. Throughout December, 136mm (5.35") of precipitation is accumulated.

In December, the average sea temperature in Haifa is 20.5°C (68.9°F). Swimming in 20.5°C (68.9°F) is not enjoyable for the majority. Controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as surface water temperature decreases below 21°C (69.8°F).

The month with the shortest days in Haifa, Israel, is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.

In Haifa, Israel, the average day length in December is 10h and 2min.

On the first day of December in Haifa, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 16:33. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 16:44 IST.

January, February and December, with an average of 6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Haifa.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Haifa, Israel, is 6h.

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Haifa.

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Haifa, Israel, is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Long-term

Year J F M A M J J A S O N December

Nov

December

Jan

Average high temperature

24°C

19.2°C

17°C

Average low temperature

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

11.8

13.9

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average UV index

Average temperature in December
Haifa, Israel

Average high temperature in December: 19.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (31.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (17°C).

Average low temperature in December: 10.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (23.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (8.7°C).

Average humidity in December
Haifa, Israel

Average humidity in December: 65%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (59%).

Average rainfall in December
Haifa, Israel

Average rainfall in December: 135.5mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (135.5mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Haifa, Israel

Average rainfall days in December: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (13.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Haifa, Israel

Average sea temperature in December: 20.5°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (28.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (17.5°C).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Haifa, Israel

Average daylight in December: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

Average sunshine in December: 6h

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 12h).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 6h).