Temperature
Cool by day, cold at night.
61°Ftypical December high
Typical range
December climate
December in Kirkuk
Iraq · Middle East
Cool days and good sunshine.
Excellent time to visit
Comparatively rainy.
Daytime high
61°F
Lows around 44°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
8 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days. About 9 wet days, more than in most months.
29%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Good sunshine this month.
7.9 hDecember sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very dryDecember Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot air
Hourly temperature pattern
In December, afternoons feel about 55° and nights feel near 42°.
Very coldColdCoolComfortableWarmHotSwelteringNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
53%December Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in December.
5 mphDecember Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical December day
December late afternoons are around 59°F, easing to about 53°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning53°F
Rain15%
Cloud46%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Midday61°F
Rain17%
Cloud47%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Late afternoon59°F
Rain16%
Cloud46%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Early evening52°F
Rain14%
Cloud44%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57 | 41 | 3.5 | 10 | 8.1 | 69 |
| Feb | 60 | 43 | 3.0 | 10 | 9.1 | 65 |
| Mar | 69 | 49 | 3.0 | 9 | 10.3 | 55 |
| Apr | 80 | 58 | 2.1 | 7 | 11.2 | 46 |
| May | 92 | 67 | 0.6 | 4 | 13.0 | 33 |
| Jun | 104 | 77 | 0.0 | 0 | 13.9 | 20 |
| Jul | 110 | 83 | 0.0 | 0 | 13.8 | 18 |
| Aug | 110 | 82 | 0.0 | 0 | 12.7 | 19 |
| Sep | 101 | 73 | 0.0 | 0 | 11.9 | 22 |
| Oct | 89 | 64 | 1.2 | 3 | 10.4 | 33 |
| Nov | 71 | 52 | 2.2 | 6 | 9.0 | 52 |
| Dec | 61 | 44 | 3.2 | 9 | 7.9 | 65 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Aug 26, 2026
Data & methodology