December weather forecast
Zaidal, Syria

December

Weather in December

December ushers in the winter season in Zaidal by recording the year's lowest temperatures. With an average rainfall amounting to 30mm (1.18"), it is the wettest month of the year. Despite being the year's end, December has similar daylight hours to January, giving residents an almost equal length of the day. However, the amount of sunshine reduces to nearly 6.7 hours per day. This month also records increased cloud cover, signifying the dominance of grey, overcast skies.

Temperature

In December, the average high-temperature decreases from a pleasant 20.1°C (68.2°F) in November to a mild 14.9°C (58.8°F). In the month of December, Zaidal records a consistent average low-temperature of 7.3°C (45.1°F).

Humidity

In Zaidal, the average relative humidity in December is 61%.

Rainfall

In Zaidal, in December, during 9.6 rainfall days, 30mm (1.18") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Zaidal, during the entire year, the rain falls for 64.9 days and collects up to 153mm (6.02") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Zaidal are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 5mm (0.2") of snow. Throughout the year, in Zaidal, there are 1.6 snowfall days, and 20mm (0.79") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:22 and sunset at 17:22. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:39 and sunset at 17:32 +03.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 6.7h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 3 during December translates into the following directions:
Be mindful. Those with pale skin might receive burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature?
In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 14.9°C (58.8°F) and 7.3°C (45.1°F) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in September is calculated to be 33°C (91.4°F).
What is the average humidity in December?
In December, the average relative humidity is 61%.
How much does it rain in December?
In Zaidal, in December, during 9.6 rainfall days, 30mm (1.18") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
When does it start snowing?
December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 5mm (0.2") of snow.
What is the month with the shortest days?
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
What is the average length of the day in December?
The average day length in December is 9h and 52min.
When are sunrise and sunset in December?
In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:22 and sunset at 17:22. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:39 and sunset at 17:32 +03.
What is the month with the least sunshine?
The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 6.7h of sunshine.
How many hours of sunshine does Zaidal have in December?
In December, the average sunshine duration is 6.7h.
What is the month with the lowest UV index?
January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index.
What is the UV index reading in December?
In Zaidal, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility
Average temperature in December - Zaidal, Syria
Average temperature in December
Zaidal, Syria
  • Average high temperature in December: 14.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (34°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (13.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 7.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (21.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5.2°C).

Average pressure in December - Zaidal, Syria
Average pressure in December
Zaidal, Syria
  • Average pressure in December: 1018.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1018.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1005.7mbar).

Average wind speed in December - Zaidal, Syria
Average wind speed in December
Zaidal, Syria
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (17.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (9.2km/h).

Average humidity in December - Zaidal, Syria
Average humidity in December
Zaidal, Syria
  • Average humidity in December: 61%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (66%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and June (44%).

Average rainfall in December - Zaidal, Syria
Average rainfall in December
Zaidal, Syria
  • Average rainfall in December: 30mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (36mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Zaidal, Syria
Average rainfall days in December
Zaidal, Syria
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (10.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.2 days).

Average snowfall in December - Zaidal, Syria
Average snowfall in December
Zaidal, Syria
  • Average snowfall in December: 5mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (7mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December - Zaidal, Syria
Average snowfall days in December
Zaidal, Syria
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Zaidal, Syria
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Zaidal, Syria
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 12h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December - Zaidal, Syria
Average sunshine days in December
Zaidal, Syria
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.7 days

The months with the most sunshine days are July and August (30.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (18 days).

Average UV index in December - Zaidal, Syria
Average UV index in December
Zaidal, Syria
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December - Zaidal, Syria
Average cloud cover in December
Zaidal, Syria
  • Average cloud cover in December: 25

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 27).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 2).

Average visibility in December - Zaidal, Syria
Average visibility in December
Zaidal, Syria
  • 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).

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