December weather forecastNizwa, Oman

December

Weather in December

As December rolls in, Nizwa experiences a slightly cool weather indicating the onset of winter. The city basks in the joy of pleasant afternoons followed by breezy evenings. A rainfall count of 15mm (0.59") makes it one of the more rain-prone months of the year. Despite this, locals and visitors share in the enjoyment of the festive atmosphere that the end of the year brings. Indeed, December in Nizwa is synonymous with comfortable weather conditions, making it an attractive option for winter vacations.

Temperature

December brings a minor shift in the average high-temperature in Nizwa, adjusting from 27°C (80.6°F) in November to a still warm 23°C (73.4°F). Nizwa's average low-temperature in the month of December is recorded at a mild 14°C (57.2°F).

Rainfall

In Nizwa, during December, the rain falls for 1 days and regularly aggregates up to 15mm (0.59") of precipitation. In Nizwa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 11 days and collects up to 129mm (5.08") of precipitation.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Nizwa.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:34 and sunset at 17:23. On the last day of December, in Nizwa, sunrise is at 06:50 and sunset at 17:35 +04.

Sunshine

January through March, July, August and December, with an average of 9h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 6, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Fend off overexposure. Sun protection is vital. Avoid exposure to the Sun and try to stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent, but be aware that parasols or canopies may not offer full protection. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays.

Frequently asked questions

In Nizwa, in December, the average high-temperature is 23°C (73.4°F), and the average low-temperature is 14°C (57.2°F).

In December, the rain falls for 1 days. Throughout December, 15mm (0.59") of precipitation is accumulated.

The month with the shortest days in Nizwa is December, with an average of 10h and 48min of daylight.

The average day length in December in Nizwa is 10h and 46min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:34 and sunset at 17:23. On the last day of the month, in Nizwa, Oman, sunrise is at 06:50 and sunset at 17:35 +04.

January through March, July, August and December, with an average of 9h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Nizwa, Oman.

The average sunshine duration in December is 9h.

The month with the lowest UV index in Nizwa is December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Nizwa, Oman, is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average rainfall
Average rainfall days
Average sunshine
Average UV index

Average temperature in December
Nizwa, Oman

  • Average high temperature in December: 23°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (37°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 14°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is June (26.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10°C).

Average rainfall in December
Nizwa, Oman

  • Average rainfall in December: 15mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (30mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June and September (2mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Nizwa, Oman

  • Average rainfall days in December: 1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is February (3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are May, June, October and November (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Nizwa, Oman

  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 48min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 9h

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 11h).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February, March, July, August and December (Average sunshine: 9h).

Average UV index in December
Nizwa, Oman

  • Average UV index in December: 6

The months with the highest UV index are April, May, June, July, August and September (UV index 12).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 6).