Ḑurumā Weather in December (1981–2025)

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December at a Glance in Ḑurumā

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
22.5°C
Avg Low
❄️
8.9°C
Avg Temp
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15.7°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
6 mm
Avg Humidity
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44%
Avg Wind
🌬️
2.7 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
4.1
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
-9.7°C
temp difference
🌤️Mild afternoons❄️Cold mornings🌤️Fairly sunny💧Dry month🍃Light winds🏜️Low humidity

Ḑurumā December Weather Overview

December is one of the cooler months of the year in Ḑurumā, with average highs near 22.5°C and lows around 8.9°C (mean 15.7°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 6 mm of rainfall and 44% relative humidity across the period.

Ḑurumā December Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

December is one of the cooler months of the year in Ḑurumā. Across 45 years of records, the warmest December in Ḑurumā was 2001 — when the month averaged 19.3°C — while the coldest was 2006 at 11.7°C. Typical December days reach 22.5°C with nights near 8.9°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.2°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp14.6°C→16.6°C+2°C
Max Temp21.2°C→23.2°C+2°C
Min Temp8.0°C→10.0°C+2°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

11.0°C–13.3°C2 yr (4%)
13.3°C–15.5°C15 yr (33%)
15.5°C–17.8°C26 yr (58%)
17.8°C–20.0°C2 yr (4%)

Ḑurumā December Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

December is about average for rainfall in Ḑurumā, averaging 6 mm of rainfall. The wettest December on record was 2003 with 48 mm, while the driest were 2016, 2017 and 2024, among others at 0 mm.

Ḑurumā December Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Ḑurumā during December averages 44%. The most humid December was 1995 at 64%, and the least humid was 2010 at 30%.

Ḑurumā December Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

December receives about 4.1 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Ḑurumā. The sunniest December was 2008 at 4.7 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 1995 at 3.3.

Ḑurumā December Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Ḑurumā during December is 2.7 m/s. The windiest Decembers were 1992, 1995 and 2001 at 3.3 m/s, while the calmest were 2010, 2011 and 2014 at 2.1 m/s.

What December Feels Like in Ḑurumā

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Cold
Morning
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Mild
Afternoon
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Cool
Evening
Rain chanceVery Low
Outdoor comfort★★★★★

How December Ranks in Ḑurumā

🥶2nd coolest month of the year
🌧️4th wettest month of the year
☀️12th sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

Explore Ḑurumā Weather by Month

Ḑurumā December Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp14.8°C16.1°C15.6°C15.6°C16.5°C+1.7°C
Avg High21.5°C22.9°C22.4°C22.6°C23.1°C+1.6°C
Avg Low8.1°C9.4°C8.8°C8.6°C9.9°C+1.8°C
Avg Rain9 mm3 mm7 mm3 mm12 mm+3 mm

Extreme December Records in Ḑurumā

🔥Warmest December29.4°C1991
🧊Coldest December-1.6°C1986
🌧️Wettest December48 mm2003
🏜️Driest December0 mm1981
🌬️Windiest December3.3 m/s1992

Key Insights for December

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December temperatures in Ḑurumā have risen by about 2°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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December has ranged from a record low of -1.6°C (1986) to a record high of 29.4°C (1991).

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Rainfall in December is about average for rainfall, averaging 6 mm, with a wettest year of 48 mm.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Ḑurumā?

A good time to visit Ḑurumā

December is a good time to visit Ḑurumā, with days averaging 22.5°C and nights around 8.9°C (mean 15.7°C, cooler than Ḑurumā's yearly average) and low rainfall. November and March are marginally more temperate, but December still suits most travellers.

See Ḑurumā's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Ḑurumā Weather in December — In Depth

☀️ December climate overview

December is one of the cooler months of the year in Ḑurumā, with average highs near 22.5°C and lows around 8.9°C (mean 15.7°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 6 mm of rainfall and 44% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in December

December averages 6 mm of rainfall in Ḑurumā, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest December on record saw 48 mm (2003), and the driest just 0 mm (1981). Humidity sits around 44% and average wind speed is 2.7 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 4.1 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How December has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average December temperatures have risen by about 2°C. Daytime highs moved from 21.2°C to 23.2°C and overnight lows from 8°C to 10°C over the same span.
December Weather in Ḑurumā, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202522.2°C15.9°C9.7°C27.3°C1.7°C16 mm50%2.6 m/s—
202423.4°C16.3°C9.1°C28.6°C1.7°C0 mm35%2.7 m/s4.2
202324.4°C17.4°C10.4°C28.2°C4.5°C6 mm38%2.6 m/s4.1
202222.4°C16.4°C10.5°C28.7°C2.7°C43 mm51%2.6 m/s3.7
202123.5°C16.8°C10.2°C27.1°C7.1°C2 mm38%2.7 m/s3.9
202022.6°C16.0°C9.4°C28.3°C4.4°C3 mm48%2.6 m/s4.1
201923.6°C16.7°C9.8°C27.1°C4.5°C0 mm44%2.9 m/s4.1
201823.9°C17.3°C10.7°C27.9°C7.1°C15 mm51%2.7 m/s4.1
201721.8°C14.3°C6.9°C27.4°C-0.6°C0 mm33%2.2 m/s4.6
201624.0°C16.6°C9.3°C28.8°C4.7°C0 mm47%2.7 m/s4.2
201521.0°C14.6°C8.3°C27.6°C1.0°C6 mm49%2.9 m/s4
201423.2°C16.2°C9.1°C27.0°C6.3°C0 mm42%2.1 m/s4.3
201321.8°C14.9°C8.0°C27.7°C2.2°C0 mm39%2.8 m/s4.2
201222.5°C16.3°C10.1°C28.8°C3.5°C12 mm53%3.2 m/s4
201121.0°C13.5°C5.9°C27.1°C3.2°C0 mm34%2.1 m/s4.6
201022.9°C15.4°C7.9°C27.0°C2.5°C0 mm30%2.1 m/s4.5
200922.5°C16.2°C9.9°C27.3°C6.4°C8 mm49%2.8 m/s4
200821.4°C13.6°C5.7°C25.6°C-0.8°C0 mm33%2.4 m/s4.7
200723.6°C16.4°C9.1°C28.5°C2.0°C0 mm38%2.8 m/s4.2
2006 ❄️18.2°C11.7°C5.2°C25.2°C-1.1°C7 mm51%3 m/s3.9
200524.5°C17.2°C9.9°C28.4°C4.7°C0 mm31%2.3 m/s4.4
200420.1°C14.0°C7.8°C25.4°C0.6°C7 mm50%2.9 m/s3.9
2003 🌧️22.5°C16.2°C9.8°C26.4°C6.0°C48 mm57%2.8 m/s4
200222.4°C15.9°C9.4°C27.8°C2.0°C2 mm47%3.1 m/s3.8
2001 🔥26.0°C19.3°C12.6°C29.3°C7.7°C1 mm43%3.3 m/s4.1
200022.8°C15.8°C8.8°C28.1°C1.8°C0 mm41%2.9 m/s4.5
199923.4°C16.0°C8.7°C27.6°C4.4°C0 mm39%2.3 m/s4.6
199826.2°C18.4°C10.5°C28.0°C6.8°C0 mm32%2.2 m/s4.4
199722.1°C16.0°C9.9°C26.8°C3.8°C3 mm54%3.1 m/s4
199623.3°C16.3°C9.2°C26.4°C6.6°C0 mm39%2.5 m/s4.4
199519.6°C14.8°C9.9°C27.7°C3.0°C18 mm64%3.3 m/s3.3
199421.1°C14.4°C7.6°C28.6°C1.2°C0 mm39%3.1 m/s4.1
199324.1°C16.5°C9.0°C26.9°C4.8°C0 mm40%2.2 m/s4.5
199221.0°C15.3°C9.6°C27.2°C3.2°C10 mm52%3.3 m/s3.8
199123.4°C16.7°C10.1°C29.4°C3.7°C0 mm42%3.1 m/s4.4
199024.9°C17.0°C9.1°C27.8°C2.1°C0 mm32%2.3 m/s4.3
198921.4°C14.8°C8.3°C27.9°C2.4°C0 mm44%2.7 m/s4.3
198823.1°C16.0°C8.8°C27.2°C0.8°C0 mm38%2.5 m/s4.1
198723.3°C16.4°C9.5°C27.1°C4.4°C0 mm41%3 m/s3.9
198620.0°C13.3°C6.6°C26.3°C-1.6°C20 mm52%3 m/s4
198521.4°C15.0°C8.5°C28.1°C1.9°C14 mm47%2.8 m/s3.8
198420.5°C14.6°C8.8°C25.9°C4.9°C12 mm55%3 m/s3.7
198321.5°C14.6°C7.7°C26.8°C2.6°C0 mm41%2.6 m/s—
198217.9°C11.8°C5.8°C26.9°C1.1°C31 mm59%3 m/s—
198124.5°C16.9°C9.3°C26.6°C5.9°C0 mm35%2.8 m/s—

Actual recorded December data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Ḑurumā December Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Ḑurumā in December?▼

The average high in December is around 22.5°C with lows near 8.9°C (mean 15.7°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Ḑurumā in December?▼

December averages 6 mm of rainfall in Ḑurumā, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 48 mm in 2003.

What was the hottest December on record in Ḑurumā?▼

The hottest December reached 29.4°C in 1991. The coldest dipped to -1.6°C in 1986.

Has December in Ḑurumā gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average December temperatures have risen by about 2°C. Daytime highs moved from 21.2°C to 23.2°C and overnight lows from 8°C to 10°C over the same span.

Is December a good time to visit Ḑurumā?▼

December is one of the cooler months of the year in Ḑurumā and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 22.5°C daytime highs and 8.9°C at night.

Is December the coldest month in Ḑurumā?▼

Not quite — December is the 2nd coolest month in Ḑurumā, averaging 15.7°C.

What should I pack for Ḑurumā in December?▼

For December in Ḑurumā, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 22.5°C and lows of 8.9°C.

Is Ḑurumā humid in December?▼

Relative humidity in December averages 44% — relatively dry.

How windy is Ḑurumā in December?▼

Average wind speed in December is 2.7 m/s. The windiest December on record averaged 3.3 m/s (1992).

Which December had the most rainfall in Ḑurumā?▼

The wettest December on record was 2003 with 48 mm. On average, December sees 6 mm.

Where does this December weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Ḑurumā behaves each December, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for December specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.