December weather forecast
Van, Turkey

December formally initiates winter in Van as the temperature further decreases to 4.4°C (39.9°F) from November's 10°C (50°F). The city experiences a definitive chill as winter solidifies its presence. Snow begins to adorn the landscape as the year reaches its end. The cold, however, holds more intensity in the upcoming January, which brings with it the peak of winter in Van.

Temperature

Van observes a minor decrease in the average high-temperature with the arrival of December, falling from November's fresh 10°C (50°F) to an icy 4.4°C (39.9°F). An average temperature of -4.6°C (23.7°F) marks the nights in December.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Van are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

Rainfall

In Van, in December, during 9.8 rainfall days, 38mm (1.5") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 94.7 rainfall days, and 386mm (15.2") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Van, during December, snow falls for 8 days. In Van, during the entire year, snow falls for 40 days.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:05 and sunset at 16:46. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 07:23 and sunset at 16:55 +03.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in Van, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Van. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.