December weather forecast`Alya', Saudi Arabia

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in `Alya', is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 21.3°C (70.3°F) and 27°C (80.6°F).

Temperature

The dawn of December sees an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 27°C (80.6°F), subtly contrasting with November's 29.9°C (85.8°F). During December, `Alya' consistently records a temperature low averaging an agreeable 21.3°C (70.3°F).

Heat index

During December, the heat index is appraised at 27°C (80.6°F). With unrelenting exposure and activity, one might experience exhaustion, leading to potential heat cramps.
Observations indicate that the heat index values are for shady locations with light wind. Direct sunlight has the potential to heighten heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', determines the feeling of heat when you account for the relative humidity. Elements such as metabolic variations, pregnancy, and physical exertion can shape one's weather perception. It is noteworthy to mention that direct sunlight exposure can augment the felt temperature, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. Children usually face more risks than adults as their ability to sweat is less. Additionally, their larger skin surface in relation to their petite bodies and higher heat output due to their activities increases their vulnerability.

Humidity

In `Alya', Saudi Arabia, the average relative humidity in December is 46%.

Rainfall

In `Alya', in December, it is raining for 2.1 days, with typically 6mm (0.24") of accumulated precipitation. In `Alya', during the entire year, the rain falls for 15.6 days and collects up to 35mm (1.38") of precipitation.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:50 and sunset at 17:36. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:06 and sunset at 17:48 +03.

Sunshine

November and December, with an average of 7.4h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests these recommendations:
Exercise precautions and adapt sun safety practices. Defence against skin and eye affliction is paramount. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation. Limit direct exposure to the Sun during these hours. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature in `Alya' during December is 27°C (80.6°F) and the low-temperature is 21.3°C (70.3°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in December is appraised at 27°C (80.6°F).

In December, the average relative humidity in `Alya', Saudi Arabia, is 46%.

In `Alya', Saudi Arabia, in December, it is raining for 2.1 days, with typically 6mm (0.24") of accumulated precipitation.

With an average of 10h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in `Alya'.

In December, the average day length in `Alya' is 10h and 42min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:50 and sunset at 17:36. On the last day of the month, in `Alya', Saudi Arabia, sunrise is at 07:06 and sunset at 17:48 +03.

The months with the least sunshine in `Alya', Saudi Arabia, are November and December, with an average of 7.4h of sunshine.

In `Alya', the average sunshine duration in December is 7.4h.

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in `Alya', Saudi Arabia.

In `Alya', the average daily maximum UV index in December is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
`Alya', Saudi Arabia

  • Average high temperature in December: 27°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (37.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (30.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.4°C).

Average pressure in December
`Alya', Saudi Arabia

  • Average pressure in December: 1015.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1015.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1003.4mbar).

Average wind speed in December
`Alya', Saudi Arabia

  • Average wind speed in December: 13.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (17.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (12km/h).

Average humidity in December
`Alya', Saudi Arabia

  • Average humidity in December: 46%

The months with the highest relative humidity are October and November (47%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (36%).

Average rainfall in December
`Alya', Saudi Arabia

  • Average rainfall in December: 6mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (10mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average rainfall days in December
`Alya', Saudi Arabia

  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (2.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (0.2 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
`Alya', Saudi Arabia

  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 42min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 24min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 12h and 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are November and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
`Alya', Saudi Arabia

  • Average sunshine days in December: 28.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (30.8 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and November (26.7 days).

Average UV index in December
`Alya', Saudi Arabia

  • Average UV index in December: 6

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in December
`Alya', Saudi Arabia

  • Average cloud cover in December: 8

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 11).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 3).

Average visibility in December
`Alya', Saudi Arabia

  • 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).