December weather forecastSivas, Turkey

Weather in December

December is the doorway to winter in Sivas, with the mercury dropping to 3.8°C (38.8°F) for the average high temperature from November's 10.5°C (50.9°F). With winter at its threshold, snowfall reappears after a long absence. Despite the cold, Sivas dons the December chill with grace, offering stunning winter views. Consequently, December transforms Sivas into a winter wonderland, rounding off the year beautifully.

Temperature

The start of December signals a decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a cool 10.5°C (50.9°F) in November to an icy 3.8°C (38.8°F). Sivas experiences an average temperature drop to a freezing cold -3.9°C (25°F) during December nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In Sivas, in December, it is raining for 12.3 days, with typically 44mm (1.73") of accumulated precipitation. In Sivas, Turkey, during the entire year, the rain falls for 116.4 days and collects up to 445mm (17.52") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, snow falls for 7 days. Throughout the year, there are 36 snowfall days.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Sivas, Turkey.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:34 and sunset at 17:08. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 07:52 and sunset at 17:17 +03.

Sunshine

With an average of 2.3h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Sivas are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.