December weather forecastMarkaba, Lebanon

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Markaba, is still a refreshing month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 15.2°C (59.4°F) and 8.6°C (47.5°F).

Temperature

December brings a minor shift in the average high-temperature, adjusting from an agreeable 20°C (68°F) in November to a moderate 15.2°C (59.4°F). Markaba's average low-temperature in December is measured at a chilly 8.6°C (47.5°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 66%.

Rainfall

In Markaba, in December, it is raining for 12 days, with typically 87mm (3.43") of accumulated precipitation. In Markaba, Lebanon, during the entire year, the rain falls for 89.9 days and collects up to 420mm (16.54") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows in Markaba. Throughout December, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 2mm (0.08") of snow. In Markaba, during the entire year, snow falls for 2 days and aggregates up to 32mm (1.26") of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Markaba, Lebanon, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Markaba, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 16:30. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset at 16:40 EET.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 6.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Markaba are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 3 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Defending against sun damage is advocated. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Markaba during December are 15.2°C (59.4°F) and 8.6°C (47.5°F) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is calculated to be 30°C (86°F).

In Markaba, the average relative humidity in December is 66%.

In Markaba, during December, the rain falls for 12 days and regularly aggregates up to 87mm (3.43") of precipitation.

December is the first month it typically snows in Markaba, Lebanon. Throughout December, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 2mm (0.08") of snow.

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

The average day length in December in Markaba, Lebanon, is 10h and 0min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 16:30. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset at 16:40 EET.

The average sunshine duration in December in Markaba, Lebanon, is 6.3h.

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

In Markaba, Lebanon, the average daily maximum UV index in December 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
Markaba, Lebanon

  • Average high temperature in December: 15.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (30.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (12.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 8.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (20.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.5°C).

Average pressure in December
Markaba, Lebanon

  • Average pressure in December: 1018.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1018.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1006.6mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Markaba, Lebanon

  • Average wind speed in December: 9.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (8.1km/h).

Average humidity in December
Markaba, Lebanon

  • Average humidity in December: 66%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (71%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and November (55%).

Average rainfall in December
Markaba, Lebanon

  • Average rainfall in December: 87mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (105mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Markaba, Lebanon

  • Average rainfall days in December: 12 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (13.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Markaba, Lebanon

  • Average snowfall in December: 2mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (20mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Markaba, Lebanon

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

  • 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 and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Markaba, Lebanon

  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.3 days

The months with the most sunshine days are July and August (29.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (13.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Markaba, Lebanon

  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, 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
Markaba, Lebanon

  • Average cloud cover in December: 29

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 34).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 3).

Average visibility in December
Markaba, 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).