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 (0.63"), 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 commencement of December involves a temperature shift, with the average high-temperature dropping from a pleasant 20°C (68°F) in November to a mild 15°C (59°F). An average low-temperature of 4°C (39.2°F) is noted during the nights in December.

Rainfall

In Petra, Jordan, in December, during 3 rainfall days, 16mm (0.63") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Petra, there are 22 rainfall days, and 86mm (3.39") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Petra, with an average of 10h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:17 and sunset at 17:37. On the last day of December, in Petra, sunrise is at 07:34 and sunset at 17:48 +03.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index in Petra. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 4 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Petra?

The high-temperature, in December, in Petra, is 15°C (59°F), while the low-temperature averages to 4°C (39.2°F).

How much does it rain in Petra in December?

In Petra, Jordan, during December, the rain falls for 3 days and regularly aggregates up to 16mm (0.63") of precipitation.

What is the month with the shortest days in Petra?

The month with the shortest days in Petra, Jordan, is December, with an average of 10h and 12min of daylight.

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

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Petra?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:17 and sunset at 17:37. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:34 and sunset at 17:48 +03.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Petra?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Petra have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Petra, Jordan, is 7h.

When is the lowest UV index in Petra?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Petra?

In Petra, Jordan, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average UV index

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).

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).

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).

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).

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).

Petra, Jordan

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