December weather forecastBen Arous, Tunisia

December

Weather in December

In December the weather in Ben Arous approaches its coldest generally, with a notable drop in temperature. The daytime temperatures average out at around 16.2°C (61.2°F) and can go as low as 11.5°C (52.7°F) at night. Despite rain being more prevalent than in November, the overall amount of rainfall is still less than the high averages known for the region. The daylight hours are at their shortest, signaling the stoic arrival of winter in Ben Arous.

Temperature

The onset of December in Ben Arous results in a small decrease in the average high-temperature, moderately receding from a pleasant 20°C (68°F) in November to a refreshing 16.2°C (61.2°F). A mild drop to an average of 11.5°C (52.7°F) marks the nights in Ben Arous during December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 71%.

Rainfall

In Ben Arous, in December, it is raining for 12.7 days, with typically 33mm (1.3") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Ben Arous, Tunisia, there are 120 rainfall days, and 297mm (11.69") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Ben Arous, Tunisia.
On the first day of December in Ben Arous, sunrise is at 07:13 and sunset at 17:03. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:31 and sunset at 17:13 CET.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Ben Arous is 6.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 4 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Exercise caution. Those with pale skin may experience burns in less than half an hour. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense.

Frequently asked questions

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 16.2°C (61.2°F) and a low-temperature of 11.5°C (52.7°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in September is appraised at 31°C (87.8°F).

In Ben Arous, Tunisia, the average relative humidity in December is 71%.

In Ben Arous, in December, it is raining for 12.7 days, with typically 33mm (1.3") of accumulated precipitation.

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

In Ben Arous, the average day length in December is 9h and 42min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:13 and sunset at 17:03. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:31 and sunset at 17:13 CET.

In Ben Arous, Tunisia, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.1h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Ben Arous, Tunisia, are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Ben Arous is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Ben Arous, Tunisia

  • Average high temperature in December: 16.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (32.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (14.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 11.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (24.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (8.7°C).

Average pressure in December
Ben Arous, Tunisia

  • Average pressure in December: 1020.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1014.7mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Ben Arous, Tunisia

  • Average wind speed in December: 17.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (18.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (12.7km/h).

Average humidity in December
Ben Arous, Tunisia

  • Average humidity in December: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (74%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (53%).

Average rainfall in December
Ben Arous, Tunisia

  • Average rainfall in December: 33mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (38mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (5mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Ben Arous, Tunisia

  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (14.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (2.6 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Ben Arous, Tunisia

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 42min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 12h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ben Arous, Tunisia

  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (26.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (12 days).

Average UV index in December
Ben Arous, Tunisia

  • Average UV index in December: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in December
Ben Arous, Tunisia

  • Average cloud cover in December: 34

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 37).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in December
Ben Arous, Tunisia

  • 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).