December weather forecast
Elâzığ, Turkey

December

Weather in December

December marks the end of the year with a solid dip in temperatures, dropping to cold averages around 5°C (41°F). Elâzığ receives 71mm (2.8") of rainfall, which is the highest in the year, along with the reappearance of snow with 111mm (4.37") recorded. Daylight hours shrink further to be the shortest in the year at 9.5 hours. Strong wind gusts can reach up to 12.1km/h (7.5mph), compounding the feeling of cold. It’s the start of the snowy season, offering a pristine white landscape and a host of winter festivities.

Temperature

December shows a mild decline in the average high-temperature, falling from November's fresh 11.4°C (52.5°F) to a cold 5°C (41°F). During December nights, Elâzığ records an average temperature of -0.4°C (31.3°F).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 73%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 12.1 days and accumulates 71mm (2.8") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Elâzığ, Turkey, are January through April, November and December. In Elâzığ, Turkey, in December, during 3.5 snowfall days, 111mm (4.37") of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 19.3 snowfall days, and 470mm (18.5") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:22 and sunset at 17:02. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 07:40 and sunset at 17:11 +03.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Elâzığ, Turkey, is 5.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Elâzığ during December?
The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 5°C (41°F) and -0.4°C (31.3°F) respectively.
What is the average humidity in December in Elâzığ?
The average relative humidity in December in Elâzığ, Turkey, is 73%.
What is the wettest month in Elâzığ?
December is the month with the most rainfall in Elâzığ. Rain falls for 12.1 days and accumulates 71mm (2.8") of precipitation.
How many days does it rain in December in Elâzığ?
In Elâzığ, in December, during 12.1 rainfall days, 71mm (2.8") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
How much does it snow in Elâzığ in December?
In Elâzığ, Turkey, in December, snow falls for 3.5 days, with typically accumulated 111mm (4.37") of snow.
What is the month with the shortest days in Elâzığ?
December has the shortest days of the year in Elâzığ, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
What is the average length of the day in December in Elâzığ?
The average day length in December is 9h and 31min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Elâzığ?
On the first day of December in Elâzığ, Turkey, sunrise is at 07:22 and sunset at 17:02. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:40 and sunset at 17:11 +03.
How long on average sun shines in December in Elâzığ?
The average sunshine duration in December in Elâzığ is 5.5h.
How high is the UV index in December in Elâzığ?
The average daily maximum UV index in December in Elâzığ, Turkey, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
Average max. wind speed
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Average snowfall
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility
Average temperature in December - Elâzığ, Turkey
Average temperature in December
Elâzığ, Turkey
  • Average high temperature in December: 5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (32.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (1.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -0.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (18.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-3.1°C).

Average pressure in December - Elâzığ, Turkey
Average pressure in December
Elâzığ, Turkey
  • Average pressure in December: 1022mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1022mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1006.1mbar).

Average wind speed in December - Elâzığ, Turkey
Average wind speed in December
Elâzığ, Turkey
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (10.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (6.7km/h).

Average humidity in December - Elâzığ, Turkey
Average humidity in December
Elâzığ, Turkey
  • Average humidity in December: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (31%).

Average rainfall in December - Elâzığ, Turkey
Average rainfall in December
Elâzığ, Turkey
  • Average rainfall in December: 71mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (71mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (2mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Elâzığ, Turkey
Average rainfall days in December
Elâzığ, Turkey
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (1 days).

Average snowfall in December - Elâzığ, Turkey
Average snowfall in December
Elâzığ, Turkey
  • Average snowfall in December: 111mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (179mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December - Elâzığ, Turkey
Average snowfall days in December
Elâzığ, Turkey
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Elâzığ, Turkey
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Elâzığ, Turkey
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 12h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December - Elâzığ, Turkey
Average sunshine days in December
Elâzığ, Turkey
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (28.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.3 days).

Average UV index in December - Elâzığ, Turkey
Average UV index in December
Elâzığ, Turkey
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December - Elâzığ, Turkey
Average cloud cover in December
Elâzığ, Turkey
  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 3).

Average visibility in December - Elâzığ, Turkey
Average visibility in December
Elâzığ, Turkey
  • Average visibility in December: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (8km).

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