December weather forecast
Petra, Jordan

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The majestic Ad Deir Monastery, in Petra, Jordan, viewed from inside a cave
The majestic Ad Deir Monastery, in Petra, Jordan, viewed from inside a cave

Weather in December

Petra welcomes December with a brisk drop in temperatures, indicating the arrival of winter. The climate becomes cooler, endorsing the year-end festivities in the city. Rainfall peaks to 16mm, signalling the arrival of the rainy season. Slightly lesser sunlight denotes the short winter days. Yet, the winter sun shining on Petra's age-old ruins offers an insurmountable visual treat invoking a sense of timeless charm.

Temperature

The transition into December in Petra indicates a reduction in the average high-temperature, down to a moderate 15°C from November's agreeable 20°C. Petra reports an average low-temperature of 4°C during the nights of December.

Rainfall

In Petra, Jordan, during December, the rain falls for 3 days and regularly aggregates up to 16mm of precipitation. In Petra, during the entire year, the rain falls for 22 days and collects up to 86mm of precipitation.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Petra, sunrise is at 07:16 and sunset at 17:37. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:34 and sunset at 17:47 +03.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 7h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 4 translates into these guidelines:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious.
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FAQ

What is the temperature in December in Petra?

The high-temperature during December is 15°C and the low-temperature is 4°C.

How many days does it rain in December in Petra?

In Petra, in December, it is raining for 3 days, with typically 16mm of accumulated precipitation.

What is the month with the shortest days in Petra?

With an average of 10h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Petra, Jordan.

What is the average length of the day in December in Petra?

In December, the average day length in Petra, Jordan, is 10h and 14min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Petra?

On the first day of December in Petra, sunrise is at 07:16 and sunset at 17:37. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:34 and sunset at 17:47 +03.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Petra?

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 7h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Petra?

The average sunshine duration in December is 7h.

When is the lowest UV index in Petra?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in December in Petra?

In Petra, Jordan, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Petra, Jordan

Average temperature in December - Petra, Jordan
  • Average high temperature in December: 15°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (33°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (13°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 4°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (17°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (2°C).

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Average rainfall in December
Petra, Jordan

Average rainfall in December - Petra, Jordan
  • Average rainfall in December: 16mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are January and February (17mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July, August and September (0mm).

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Average rainfall days in December
Petra, Jordan

Average rainfall days in December - Petra, Jordan
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (5 days).
The months with the least rainy days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Petra, Jordan

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Petra, Jordan
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 13h).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 7h).

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Average UV index in December
Petra, Jordan

Average UV index in December - Petra, Jordan
  • Average UV index in December: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 12).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 4).

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