December weather forecastTobruk, Libya

December

Weather in December

Closing the year in Tobruk, December brings temperatures ranging from a cooler 12°C (53.6°F) to 18°C (64.4°F). Daylight hours see a further reduction, securing only 6 hours of sunshine. The rainfall increases to reach 30mm (1.18"), resulting in six rainy days, ensuring a wet end to the year. The sea temperature also falls further to 19°C (66.2°F), marking the beginning of Tobruk’s cooler months. The UV index comes full circle, returning to January's level of 3.

Temperature

The start of December involves a subtle temperature drop, shifting from an agreeable 22°C (71.6°F) in November to a comfortable 18°C (64.4°F). An average nighttime temperature of 12°C (53.6°F) is noted in Tobruk during the month of December.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall in Tobruk. Rain falls for 6 days and accumulates 30mm (1.18") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In Tobruk, the average seawater temperature in December is 19°C (66.2°F).
Note: The majority of people find swimming in 19°C (66.2°F) unenjoyable. As the water temperature decreases from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F), breathing becomes more challenging to control.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:07 and sunset at 17:19. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 07:24 and sunset at 17:30 EET.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 3 during December translates into the following directions:
Adopt protective measures - Suggestions to resist sunburn are offered. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses.

Updated: Feb 3, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In Tobruk, 18°C (64.4°F) is the average high-temperature and 12°C (53.6°F) is the average low-temperature during December.

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 6 days and typically aggregates up to 30mm (1.18") of precipitation.

In Tobruk, in December, during 6 rainfall days, 30mm (1.18") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In December, the average sea temperature in Tobruk, Libya, is 19°C (66.2°F). For swimming, a surface water temperature of 19°C (66.2°F) is not enjoyable for the majority. It is not considered safe, as controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as water temperature decreases below 21°C (69.8°F).

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.

In December, the average day length in Tobruk is 10h and 5min.

On the first day of December in Tobruk, Libya, sunrise is at 07:07 and sunset at 17:19. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:24 and sunset at 17:30 EET.

The months with the least sunshine in Tobruk are January and December, with an average of 6h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in December is 6h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Average temperature in December
Tobruk, Libya

Average high temperature in December: 18°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July, August and September (28°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (16°C).

Average low temperature in December: 12°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (24°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January, February and December (12°C).

Average rainfall in December
Tobruk, Libya

Average rainfall in December: 30mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (30mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Tobruk, Libya

Average rainfall days in December: 6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Tobruk, Libya

Average sea temperature in December: 19°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (26°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (16°C).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Tobruk, Libya

Average daylight in December: 10h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).

Average sunshine in December: 6h

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 12h).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h).