December weather forecastBaskinta, Lebanon

December

Weather in December

December in Baskinta welcomes the magnificent winter season characterized by shorter days, comfortably cool temperatures, and anticipating snowfall. The city transitions from the chilliness of November to the fresh winter chill of December, setting the stage for a snowy spectacle. A significant spike in snowfall happens towards the end of the month, embellishing the mountains in a dreamy white. The increasing humidity percentage also contributes to the city's distinct winter charm. To sum it up, the vibrant weather in December in Baskinta, Lebanon results in a lively and jubilant winter celebration.

Temperature

Baskinta's weather in December involves a mild decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down slightly from November's comfortable 17.7°C (63.9°F) to a mild 13°C (55.4°F). In Baskinta, an average nighttime temperature of 7.3°C (45.1°F) is expected during December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 68%.

Rainfall

In Baskinta, Lebanon, in December, during 12.4 rainfall days, 87mm (3.43") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 90.1 rainfall days, and 442mm (17.4") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 1.5 snowfall days, it receives 100mm (3.94") of snow. In Baskinta, Lebanon, during the entire year, snow falls for 10.1 days and aggregates up to 635mm (25") of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 16:27. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset at 16:38 EET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 6.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Baskinta are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the UV index of 3 transforms into the following advice:
Undertake precautions - Obligation exists to protect against skin and eye damage. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 13°C (55.4°F) and 7.3°C (45.1°F) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is computed to be 31°C (87.8°F).

In December, the average relative humidity in Baskinta, Lebanon, is 68%.

In Baskinta, Lebanon, in December, it is raining for 12.4 days, with typically 87mm (3.43") of accumulated precipitation.

December is the first month it typically snows in Baskinta, Lebanon. Throughout December, in the average 1.5 snowfall days, it receives 100mm (3.94") of snow.

December has the shortest days of the year in Baskinta, Lebanon, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

In December, the average day length in Baskinta is 9h and 56min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 16:27. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset at 16:38 EET.

In Baskinta, Lebanon, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.5h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Baskinta, Lebanon, is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Baskinta, Lebanon

  • Average high temperature in December: 13°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (28.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (10.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 7.3°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (19.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (4.9°C).

Average pressure in December
Baskinta, Lebanon

  • Average pressure in December: 1018mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1018mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1006.4mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Baskinta, Lebanon

  • Average wind speed in December: 9.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (7.7km/h).

Average humidity in December
Baskinta, Lebanon

  • Average humidity in December: 68%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (72%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and June (55%).

Average rainfall in December
Baskinta, Lebanon

  • Average rainfall in December: 87mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (107mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Baskinta, Lebanon

  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (13.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (0.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Baskinta, Lebanon

  • Average snowfall in December: 100mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (328mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Baskinta, Lebanon

  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Baskinta, Lebanon

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 30min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Baskinta, Lebanon

  • Average sunshine days in December: 17 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (30.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (13.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Baskinta, Lebanon

  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Baskinta, Lebanon

  • Average cloud cover in December: 28

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 32).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 2).

Average visibility in December
Baskinta, Lebanon

  • 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).