December weather forecastAleppo, Syria

Weather in December

December sees the city of Aleppo exuding a crisp winter chill, with cold temperatures and increased rainfall. The shortness of days is pronounced, with scarce sunlight making for longer cool nights. The temperatures can go as low as 3.3°C (37.9°F) during December nights. Moving towards January, the weather will remain relatively stable, with chilly temperatures and consistent rainfall.

Temperature

With the onset of December, Aleppo's climate undergoes a slight change as the average high-temperature moves from a comfortable 16.8°C (62.2°F) in November to a cool 11.9°C (53.4°F). During December, an average low-temperature of 3.3°C (37.9°F) is observed.

Rainfall

In December, in Aleppo, the rain falls for 11 days. Throughout December, 60mm (2.36") of precipitation is accumulated. In Aleppo, Syria, during the entire year, the rain falls for 72 days and collects up to 329mm (12.95") of precipitation.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:24 and sunset at 17:16. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 07:42 and sunset at 17:26 +03.

Sunshine

In Aleppo, the average sunshine in December is 4.1h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage.