December weather forecastSrifa, Lebanon

December

Weather in December

The year concludes with December, bringing back the chill observed at the beginning. With low temperatures dipping to 8.6°C (47.5°F) and a 2mm (0.08") dash of snowfall, the city embraces the winter season cheerfully. The reduced hours of sunshine and the cold, crisp air places a natural hibernation veil on the city. Despite it being a chilly month, the clear skies and high visibility transform Srifa into a winter wonderland. December in Srifa not only signifies the end of a year but also sets the stage for repeating the annual climatic sequence.

Temperature

A modest decline in the average high-temperature is seen during December, decreasing from a pleasant 20°C (68°F) in November to a mild 15.2°C (59.4°F). December generally records an average low-temperature of 8.6°C (47.5°F).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 66%.

Rainfall

In Srifa, during December, the rain falls for 12 days and regularly aggregates up to 87mm (3.43") of precipitation. In Srifa, 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 in Srifa. December is the first month it typically snows in Srifa. Throughout December, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 2mm (0.08") of snow. In Srifa, during the entire year, snow falls for 2 days and aggregates up to 32mm (1.26") of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 16:30. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset at 16:41 EET.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 6.3h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 3 leads to the following instructions:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.

Updated: Jul 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in December, in Srifa, is 15.2°C (59.4°F), while the average low-temperature is 8.6°C (47.5°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in September is calculated to be 30°C (86°F).

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

In Srifa, 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. Throughout December, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 2mm (0.08") of snow.

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

In December, the average day length is 10h and 0min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 16:30. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset at 16:41 EET.

The average sunshine duration in December is 6.3h.

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 is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Long-term

Year J F M A M J J A S O N December

Nov

December

Jan

Average high temperature

20°C

15.2°C

12.7°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

9.1km/h

10.7km/h

11.9km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

17.3

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Srifa, 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
Srifa, 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
Srifa, 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
Srifa, 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
Srifa, 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
Srifa, 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
Srifa, 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
Srifa, 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
Srifa, 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
Srifa, 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
Srifa, 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
Srifa, 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
Srifa, 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).