December weather forecastHammana, Lebanon

December

Weather in December

In Hammana, December brings the full glory of winter, marked by a sharp drop in temperatures to as low as 7.3°C (45.1°F), a significant reduction in daylight hours, and the first snowfall of the season. The city is blanketed in snow, which when combined with the festive season, lends a magical touch to the cityscape. Despite the drop in temperature, the wind remains relatively steady, adding to the crisp winter ambiance. The sun peeks from behind the clouds for a limited duration, making it an impeccable month for winter sports and indoor festivities. As December wraps up, the city of Hammana gets ready to welcome another year of varied climatic patterns.

Temperature

December is characterized by a mild reduction in the average high-temperature, from a comfortable 17.7°C (63.9°F) in November to a moderate 13°C (55.4°F). Hammana's nights in December experience an average temperature drop to a chilly 7.3°C (45.1°F).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Hammana, in December, during 12.4 rainfall days, 87mm (3.43") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Hammana, Lebanon, during the entire year, the rain falls for 90.4 days and collects up to 442mm (17.4") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April and December are months with snowfall in Hammana, Lebanon. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 1.5 snowfall days, it receives 100mm (3.94") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 10.1 snowfall days, and 635mm (25") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 16:28. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset at 16:38 EET.

Sunshine

In Hammana, the average sunshine in December is 6.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 3 in December interprets into the following advice:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.

Frequently asked questions

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 13°C (55.4°F) and a low-temperature of 7.3°C (45.1°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is computed to be 31°C (87.8°F).

The average relative humidity in December is 68%.

In December, the rain falls for 12.4 days. Throughout December, 87mm (3.43") of precipitation is accumulated.

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

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.

In December, the average day length is 9h and 57min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 16:28. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset at 16:38 EET.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 6.5h.

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

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

  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • 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
Hammana, 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
Hammana, 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
Hammana, 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
Hammana, 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).