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Sumayl Weather in December

Sumayl in December

The short of it: Sumayl in December averages a high of 14 °C (57 °F) and a low of 5 °C (41 °F), with 136 mm (5.4 in) of rain and about 9 h 39 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are October and April. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 14° · low 5° · rain 136 mm · daylight 9 h 39 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: October & April

Thirty years of records give Sumayl an average December high of 14°, a low of 5° and some 136 mm of rain. Highs fall 7° against November, to near 14°; nights run about 5°. Wet spells are common — about 136 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 9 h 39 min in mid-December, 30 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates December 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are October and April.

Against its neighbours, Sumayl runs warmer than most and wetter than most in December. Simele, 0 km to the E, sees much the same highs.

December in Sumayl, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus November
7° colder, 57 mm more rain
Versus January
2° warmer
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 39 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SimeleDuhok0 km E14°5°136 mm
DihokDuhok12 km E13°5°129 mm
SīnahDuhok18 km ESE13°4°125 mm
MangêshDuhok30 km NE11°2°124 mm
ZaxoDuhok35 km NNW13°5°128 mm
BatifaDuhok38 km NNE11°3°123 mm
BaşverimliŞırnak47 km NW14°5°120 mm
TallkayfNineveh48 km SSE15°6°88 mm
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The Almanac · Sumayl Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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December
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Highs fall 7° against November, to near 14°; nights run about 5°. Wet spells are common — about 136 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Sumayl by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January12°3°137 mm7 km/h9 h 54 min✦✦
February14°5°142 mm8 km/h10 h 47 min✦✦
March18°8°128 mm8 km/h11 h 51 min✦✦✦
April23°12°89 mm9 km/h13 h 6 min✦✦✦
May31°17°46 mm9 km/h14 h 7 min✦✦✦
June38°23°0.0 mm10 km/h14 h 40 min✦✦✦
July42°26°0.0 mm9 km/h14 h 27 min✦✦✦
August41°25°0.0 mm9 km/h13 h 33 min✦✦✦
September37°21°0.0 mm8 km/h12 h 22 min✦✦✦
October29°16°25 mm6 km/h11 h 10 min✦✦✦✦
November21°9°79 mm5 km/h10 h 8 min✦✦✦
December14°5°136 mm6 km/h9 h 39 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Sumayl in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Sumayl in December?

Days average 14 °C (57 °F) and nights 5 °C (41 °F), with about 136 mm (5.4 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 7° against November, to near 14°; nights run about 5°. Wet spells are common — about 136 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is December a good time to visit Sumayl?

The Almanac gives December 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are October and April.

How long are the days in Sumayl in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 9 h 39 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 14 h 40 min.

Does it snow in Sumayl in December?

Hardly — December nights average 5 °C (41 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Sumayl in December?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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