December weather - Winter 2024

Weather in December
Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Average pressure in December
Average wind speed in December
Average humidity in December
Average rainfall in December
Average rainfall days in December
Average snowfall in December
Average snowfall days in December
Average daylight in December
Average sunshine in December
Average sunshine days in December
Average UV index in December
Average cloud cover in December
Average visibility in December

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Weather in December

Jerusalem, Israel, sits in the lap of the winter season in December. The slight chill in the air during the day, coupled with colder nights, signifies the culmination of the year. December witnesses a further dip in temperature down to a chilly 18.1°C (64.6°F), from November's modest 23.1°C (73.6°F), signaling the peak in winter conditions. The overall ambience imbued with holiday festivity fills the city with cheerful vibrancy. As the calendar flips over to January, the mild winter continues to cloak Jerusalem, reassuring its charm.

Temperature

The average high-temperature decreases in December, shifting from a moderately hot 23.1°C (73.6°F) in November to a refreshing 18.1°C (64.6°F). The average low-temperature in Jerusalem during December nights is a fresh 11.1°C (52°F).

Humidity

In Jerusalem, the average relative humidity in December is 57%.

Rainfall

In Jerusalem, in December, during 6.6 rainfall days, 19mm (0.75") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Jerusalem, during the entire year, the rain falls for 45.2 days and collects up to 95mm (3.74") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January, February and December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.1 days and accumulates 2mm (0.08") of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Jerusalem.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 16:35. On the last day of December, in Jerusalem, sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset at 16:45 IST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 6.8h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 4 during December leads to these instructions:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.

Updated: Jan 27, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Jerusalem in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Jerusalem, records 18.1°C (64.6°F), while the low-temperature is 11.1°C (52°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in October is calculated to be 29°C (84.2°F).

What is the average humidity in December in Jerusalem?

The average relative humidity in December is 57%.

How much does it rain in Jerusalem in December?

In December, in Jerusalem, the rain falls for 6.6 days. Throughout December, 19mm (0.75") of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Jerusalem?

December is the month with the most snowfall in Jerusalem, Israel. Snow falls for 0.1 days and accumulates 2mm (0.08") of snow.

When does it start to snow in Jerusalem?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 2mm (0.08") of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Jerusalem?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Jerusalem have in December?

In December, the average day length is 10h and 7min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Jerusalem?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 16:35. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset at 16:45 IST.

How many hours of sunshine does Jerusalem have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 6.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in Jerusalem?

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index in Jerusalem.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Jerusalem?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Jerusalem, Israel, is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Year J F M A M J J A S O N December

Nov

December

Jan

Average high temperature

23.1°C 73.6°F

18.1°C 64.6°F

16.4°C 61.5°F

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

9.7km/h 6mph

11.5km/h 7.1mph

12.9km/h 8mph

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

23.2

22.8

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Jerusalem, Israel

Average high temperature in December: 18.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (33.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (16.4°C).

Average low temperature in December: 11.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (22.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.2°C).

Average pressure in December
Jerusalem, Israel

Average pressure in December: 1018.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1018.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1007.3mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Jerusalem, Israel

Average wind speed in December: 10.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (8.5km/h).

Average humidity in December
Jerusalem, Israel

Average humidity in December: 57%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (62%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (46%).

Average rainfall in December
Jerusalem, Israel

Average rainfall in December: 19mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (20mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Jerusalem, Israel

Average rainfall days in December: 6.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (7.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Jerusalem, Israel

Average snowfall in December: 2mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2mm).
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Jerusalem, Israel

Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Jerusalem, Israel

Average daylight in December: 10h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).

Average sunshine in December: 6h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Jerusalem, Israel

Average sunshine days in December: 23.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (30.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (20.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Jerusalem, Israel

Average UV index in December: 4

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in December
Jerusalem, Israel

Average cloud cover in December: 22

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 26).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 3).

Average visibility in December
Jerusalem, Israel

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).

December weather forecast
Jerusalem, Israel

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