December weather forecastOuarzazate, Morocco

December

Weather in December

In December, Ouarzazate braces itself for the coldest month of the year, culminating in a significant fall in temperatures. The city greets winter with a changing palette of weather elements, ranging from dwindling sunlight hours to increasing atmospheric pressure. Imposing its icy touch, temperatures oscillate between a cool 5°C (41°F) to a slightly warmer 15.5°C (59.9°F). Nevertheless, it strictly follows the annual tradition of no snowfall. With this set of meteorological alterations, the year rounds off, marking the transition into a new climatic episode.

Temperature

Start of December in Ouarzazate brings a slight shift in the average high-temperature, dipping a bit from November's enjoyable 18.7°C (65.7°F) to a moderate 15.5°C (59.9°F). Throughout December, Ouarzazate witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 5°C (41°F).

Humidity

The most humid month in Ouarzazate is December, with an average relative humidity of 41%.

Rainfall

In Ouarzazate, Morocco, in December, it is raining for 1.5 days, with typically 3mm (0.12") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Ouarzazate, there are 30.9 rainfall days, and 57mm (2.24") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Ouarzazate, Morocco, snow does not fall in March through December.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Ouarzazate.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:08 and sunset at 18:25. On the last day of December, in Ouarzazate, sunrise is at 08:25 and sunset at 18:36 +01.

Sunshine

With an average of 7.5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Ouarzazate are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.

Updated: Feb 7, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in December, in Ouarzazate, is 15.5°C (59.9°F), while the average low-temperature is 5°C (41°F).

With an average relative humidity of 41%, December is the most humid month in Ouarzazate, Morocco.

The average relative humidity in December in Ouarzazate is 41%.

In Ouarzazate, Morocco, in December, it is raining for 1.5 days, with typically 3mm (0.12") of accumulated precipitation.

March through December are months without snowfall.

In Ouarzazate, Morocco, in December, it doesn't snow. In January, it regularly snows.

With an average of 10h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Ouarzazate.

The average day length in December in Ouarzazate is 10h and 11min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:08 and sunset at 18:25. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:25 and sunset at 18:36 +01.

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 7.5h of sunshine.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Ouarzazate is 7.5h.

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

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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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

18.7°C

15.5°C

14.4°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

9.3km/h

7.2km/h

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

28.5

29.6

29.3

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

10%

Average visibility

10km

Average temperature in December
Ouarzazate, Morocco

Average high temperature in December: 15.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (35.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (14.4°C).

Average low temperature in December: 5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (23.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (3.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Ouarzazate, Morocco

Average pressure in December: 1022.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1022.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1013.3mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Ouarzazate, Morocco

Average wind speed in December: 6.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (12.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (6.4km/h).

Average humidity in December
Ouarzazate, Morocco

Average humidity in December: 41%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (41%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (18%).

Average rainfall in December
Ouarzazate, Morocco

Average rainfall in December: 3mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are August and September (9mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and April (2mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Ouarzazate, Morocco

Average rainfall days in December: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (4.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (1.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ouarzazate, Morocco

Average snowfall in December: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2mm).
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Ouarzazate, Morocco

Average snowfall days in December: 0 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Ouarzazate, Morocco

Average daylight in December: 10h and 12min

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

Average sunshine in December: 7h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ouarzazate, Morocco

Average sunshine days in December: 29.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (29.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (21 days).

Average UV index in December
Ouarzazate, Morocco

Average UV index in December: 3

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Ouarzazate, Morocco

Average cloud cover in December: 10

The months with the most cloud cover are February, July, August and September (Cloud cover 11).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in December
Ouarzazate, Morocco

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).