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Rāwah Weather in December

Rāwah in December

The short of it: Rāwah in December averages a high of 16 °C (60 °F) and a low of 5 °C (42 °F), with 28 mm (1.1 in) of rain and about 9 h 51 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are March and November. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 16° · low 5° · rain 28 mm · daylight 9 h 51 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: March & November

Thirty years of records give Rāwah an average December high of 16°, a low of 5° and some 28 mm of rain. Highs fall 6° against November, to near 16°; nights run about 5°. Rain is modest, about 28 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 9 h 51 min in mid-December, 27 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots. The Almanac rates December 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are March and November.

Against its neighbours, Rāwah runs warmer than most and wetter than most in December. ‘Anat al Qadīmah, 3 km to the SE, sees much the same highs.

December in Rāwah, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus November
6° colder, 2.0 mm less rain
Versus January
2° warmer
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 51 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
‘Anat al QadīmahAnbar3 km SE16°5°28 mm
‘AnahAnbar14 km SSE16°5°28 mm
ḨadīthahAnbar57 km SE16°5°25 mm
Al Qā’imAnbar86 km W15°5°21 mm
As SūsahDeir ez-Zor88 km W15°5°20 mm
Ālbū KamālDeir ez-Zor92 km W15°5°21 mm
HajīnDeir ez-Zor102 km WNW15°5°21 mm
HītAnbar126 km SE18°6°20 mm
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The Almanac · Rāwah Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Highs fall 6° against November, to near 16°; nights run about 5°. Rain is modest, about 28 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Rāwah by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January14°4°27 mm8 km/h10 h 5 min✦✦✦✦
February17°6°21 mm9 km/h10 h 54 min✦✦✦✦✦
March23°10°20 mm10 km/h11 h 53 min✦✦✦✦✦
April30°16°16 mm11 km/h13 h 1 min✦✦✦✦
May35°21°9.0 mm11 km/h13 h 57 min✦✦✦
June41°26°0.0 mm13 km/h14 h 27 min✦✦✦
July43°28°0.0 mm14 km/h14 h 15 min✦✦✦
August43°28°0.0 mm10 km/h13 h 26 min✦✦✦
September39°24°0.0 mm9 km/h12 h 20 min✦✦✦
October32°18°14 mm7 km/h11 h 15 min✦✦✦✦
November22°10°30 mm6 km/h10 h 18 min✦✦✦✦✦
December16°5°28 mm8 km/h9 h 51 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Rāwah in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Rāwah in December?

Days average 16 °C (60 °F) and nights 5 °C (42 °F), with about 28 mm (1.1 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 6° against November, to near 16°; nights run about 5°. Rain is modest, about 28 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is December a good time to visit Rāwah?

The Almanac gives December 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are March and November.

How long are the days in Rāwah in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 9 h 51 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 14 h 27 min.

Does it snow in Rāwah in December?

Hardly — December nights average 5 °C (42 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Rāwah in December?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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