December weather forecast
El-Aaiún, Western Sahara

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Weather in December

With the arrival of December, El-Aaiún witnesses the return of winter temperatures, dropping to the same range as the year began. The month also brings substantial rainfall, recorded at 19mm (0.75") over three days, touching highs similar to January's showers. However, it's not all gloomy, with the sun still shining through for about 7 hours per day. In culmination, December opens a loop to January's weather trends, marking a full circle of El-Aaiún's annual climate.

Temperature

January, February and December are the coldest months, with an average high-temperature of 20°C (68°F).

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 3 days and typically aggregates up to 19mm (0.75") of precipitation.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:25 and sunset at 18:58. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:41 and sunset at 19:09 +01.

Sunshine

January, November and December, with an average of 7h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 4, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 4 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration.

Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in El-Aaiún?

The lowest level of El-Aaiún's temperatures is noted during January, February and December, averaging a high-temperature of 20°C (68°F).

What are December temperatures?

In December, in El-Aaiún, the average high-temperature is 20°C (68°F), and the average low-temperature is 13°C (55.4°F).

What is the rainiest month?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 3 days and accumulates 19mm (0.75") of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In El-Aaiún, in December, it is raining for 3 days, with typically 19mm (0.75") of accumulated precipitation.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does El-Aaiún have in December?

In El-Aaiún, the average day length in December is 10h and 28min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:25 and sunset at 18:58. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:41 and sunset at 19:09 +01.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are January, November and December, with an average of 7h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does El-Aaiún have in December?

In El-Aaiún, the average sunshine duration in December is 7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 4.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
Average rainfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average UV index

Average temperature in December
El-Aaiún, Western Sahara

Average temperature in December - El-Aaiún, Western Sahara
  • Average high temperature in December: 20°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (28°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January, February and December (20°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 13°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (21°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12°C).

Average rainfall in December
El-Aaiún, Western Sahara

Average rainfall in December - El-Aaiún, Western Sahara
  • Average rainfall in December: 18.6mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (18.6mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0mm).

Average rainfall days in December
El-Aaiún, Western Sahara

Average rainfall days in December - El-Aaiún, Western Sahara
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are January, February and December (3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
El-Aaiún, Western Sahara

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - El-Aaiún, Western Sahara
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h

The months with the most sunshine are April, May, June, July and August (Average sunshine: 9h).
The months with the least sunshine are January, November and December (Average sunshine: 7h).

Average UV index in December
El-Aaiún, Western Sahara

Average UV index in December - El-Aaiún, Western Sahara
  • Average UV index in December: 4

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 12).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 4).

El-Aaiún, Western Sahara

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