Al Līth Weather in December (1981–2025)

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December at a Glance in Al Līth

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
28.1°C
Avg Low
❄️
26.4°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
27.3°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
7 mm
Avg Humidity
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66%
Avg Wind
🌬️
3.5 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
4.3
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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-1.9°C
temp difference
🌡️Warm afternoons🌙Warm mornings🌤️Fairly sunny💧Dry month💨Breezy😊Comfortable humidity

Al Līth December Weather Overview

December is one of the cooler months of the year in Al Līth, with average highs near 28.1°C and lows around 26.4°C (mean 27.3°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 7 mm of rainfall and 66% relative humidity across the period.

Al Līth December Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

December is one of the cooler months of the year in Al Līth. Across 45 years of records, the warmest December in Al Līth was 2023 — when the month averaged 28.5°C — while the coldest were 1982, 1986 and 1992 at 26°C. Typical December days reach 28.1°C with nights near 26.4°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.2°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp26.6°C→27.9°C+1.3°C
Max Temp27.5°C→28.7°C+1.2°C
Min Temp25.8°C→27.0°C+1.2°C

Trend (per decade)

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

Distribution of Avg Temp

26.0°C–26.8°C9 yr (20%)
26.8°C–27.5°C15 yr (33%)
27.5°C–28.3°C20 yr (44%)
28.3°C–29.0°C1 yr (2%)

Al Līth December Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

December is about average for rainfall in Al Līth, averaging 7 mm of rainfall. The wettest December on record was 2022 with 66 mm, while the driest were 2008, 2011 and 2017, among others at 0 mm.

Al Līth December Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Al Līth during December averages 66%. The most humid December was 2001 at 72%, and the least humid was 2017 at 62%.

Al Līth December Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

December receives about 4.3 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Al Līth. The sunniest December was 2017 at 4.9 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 1995 at 3.6.

Al Līth December Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Al Līth during December is 3.5 m/s. The windiest Decembers were 1987 and 2015 at 4.3 m/s, while the calmest was 1998 at 2.7 m/s.

What December Feels Like in Al Līth

🌅
Warm
Morning
🌞
Warm
Afternoon
🌆
Warm
Evening
Rain chanceVery Low
Outdoor comfort★★★★★

How December Ranks in Al Līth

🥶4th coolest month of the year
🌧️5th wettest month of the year
☀️12th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Al Līth Weather by Month

Al Līth December Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp26.8°C27.2°C27.2°C27.4°C27.9°C+1.1°C
Avg High27.7°C28.0°C28.1°C28.2°C28.7°C+1°C
Avg Low25.9°C26.4°C26.4°C26.6°C27.0°C+1.1°C
Avg Rain6 mm3 mm8 mm5 mm19 mm+13 mm

Extreme December Records in Al Līth

🔥Warmest December31.4°C2023
🧊Coldest December21.3°C1983
🌧️Wettest December66 mm2022
🏜️Driest December0 mm1983
🌬️Windiest December4.3 m/s1987

Key Insights for December

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December temperatures in Al Līth have risen by about 1.3°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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December has ranged from a record low of 21.3°C (1983) to a record high of 31.4°C (2023).

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Rainfall in December is about average for rainfall, averaging 7 mm, with a wettest year of 66 mm.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Al Līth?

One of the best times to visit Al Līth

December is one of the best times to visit Al Līth. Expect days averaging 28.1°C and nights around 26.4°C (mean 27.3°C) — cooler than Al Līth's yearly average — with low rainfall (7 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Al Līth'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 →

Al Līth Weather in December — In Depth

☀️ December climate overview

December is one of the cooler months of the year in Al Līth, with average highs near 28.1°C and lows around 26.4°C (mean 27.3°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 7 mm of rainfall and 66% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in December

December averages 7 mm of rainfall in Al Līth, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest December on record saw 66 mm (2022), and the driest just 0 mm (1983). Humidity sits around 66% and average wind speed is 3.5 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 4.3 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 1.3°C. Daytime highs moved from 27.5°C to 28.7°C and overnight lows from 25.8°C to 27°C over the same span.
December Weather in Al Līth, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202527.8°C27.0°C26.2°C29.5°C22.6°C19 mm66%3.6 m/s—
202428.7°C28.0°C27.2°C30.5°C24.8°C0 mm67%3.2 m/s4.3
2023 🔥29.5°C28.5°C27.6°C31.4°C26.0°C23 mm66%3.8 m/s4.4
2022 🌧️29.0°C28.1°C27.1°C30.9°C23.2°C66 mm65%3.9 m/s4.2
202128.6°C27.7°C26.9°C30.3°C24.9°C4 mm67%3.4 m/s4.4
202028.7°C27.9°C27.1°C30.4°C26.0°C1 mm66%3.1 m/s4.5
201928.5°C27.7°C26.9°C29.9°C25.1°C1 mm66%3.3 m/s4.3
201828.0°C27.4°C26.8°C29.8°C25.4°C6 mm70%3.4 m/s4.2
201728.5°C27.5°C26.6°C29.9°C25.3°C0 mm62%3.7 m/s4.9
201628.5°C27.8°C27.1°C30.3°C25.4°C1 mm70%3 m/s4.6
201527.8°C26.9°C26.0°C30.7°C23.4°C4 mm66%4.3 m/s3.8
201428.4°C27.6°C26.8°C29.7°C25.8°C0 mm68%3.4 m/s4.6
201327.7°C26.8°C25.9°C29.5°C22.9°C0 mm65%4.2 m/s4.3
201228.3°C27.6°C26.8°C29.2°C22.8°C14 mm68%2.9 m/s4.2
201127.8°C27.0°C26.2°C28.9°C24.9°C0 mm66%3.2 m/s4.7
201028.5°C27.7°C26.8°C29.6°C24.5°C23 mm63%3.5 m/s4.5
200928.4°C27.6°C26.9°C29.5°C25.5°C3 mm67%3.4 m/s4.2
200828.2°C27.3°C26.5°C30.0°C24.9°C0 mm64%3.4 m/s4.8
200728.3°C27.6°C26.8°C29.6°C25.1°C0 mm68%3.3 m/s4.6
200627.4°C26.5°C25.7°C28.9°C22.1°C1 mm65%3.9 m/s3.9
200528.8°C28.0°C27.2°C30.0°C25.7°C4 mm67%3.3 m/s4.7
200427.6°C26.6°C25.6°C29.3°C21.5°C22 mm66%3.8 m/s4
200327.9°C27.1°C26.4°C29.3°C24.4°C0 mm70%3.6 m/s4.3
200228.0°C27.1°C26.1°C30.0°C22.6°C1 mm65%3.8 m/s4.4
200128.3°C27.7°C27.1°C29.8°C26.3°C44 mm72%3.2 m/s4.3
200027.7°C26.8°C25.9°C29.3°C22.1°C6 mm66%3.5 m/s4.4
199928.8°C28.0°C27.1°C30.1°C25.7°C11 mm64%3.4 m/s4.5
199828.5°C27.8°C27.0°C29.9°C26.1°C0 mm66%2.7 m/s4.8
199728.4°C27.7°C27.0°C29.9°C25.6°C4 mm67%3.1 m/s4
199628.0°C27.2°C26.5°C29.4°C25.6°C1 mm68%3.2 m/s4.4
199527.9°C27.1°C26.3°C29.6°C24.2°C1 mm66%3.8 m/s3.6
199427.3°C26.4°C25.6°C28.3°C22.5°C0 mm67%3.7 m/s4
199328.6°C27.8°C27.0°C29.4°C25.4°C13 mm68%3.8 m/s4.7
199226.9°C26.0°C25.1°C29.4°C21.8°C0 mm68%4.1 m/s3.9
199127.2°C26.4°C25.5°C28.8°C23.8°C0 mm65%3.5 m/s4.2
199028.5°C27.7°C26.9°C29.5°C25.9°C0 mm67%2.9 m/s4.8
198928.0°C27.1°C26.2°C29.3°C24.3°C4 mm66%3.9 m/s4
198828.0°C27.1°C26.3°C29.6°C23.1°C9 mm67%3.8 m/s4.3
198728.5°C27.6°C26.7°C30.0°C24.0°C0 mm65%4.3 m/s4.1
198626.9°C26.0°C25.0°C28.1°C21.4°C2 mm65%4.2 m/s4.2
198527.2°C26.3°C25.5°C28.7°C22.6°C8 mm66%4.1 m/s4.3
198427.6°C26.8°C26.0°C29.0°C24.4°C6 mm68%3.7 m/s4.2
198327.6°C26.7°C25.7°C29.1°C21.3°C0 mm65%3.4 m/s—
1982 ❄️26.9°C26.0°C25.1°C28.4°C23.1°C21 mm65%3.5 m/s—
198128.2°C27.4°C26.7°C29.2°C25.2°C1 mm70%3.2 m/s—

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

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Al Līth December Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Al Līth in December?▼

The average high in December is around 28.1°C with lows near 26.4°C (mean 27.3°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Al Līth in December?▼

December averages 7 mm of rainfall in Al Līth, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 66 mm in 2022.

What was the hottest December on record in Al Līth?▼

The hottest December reached 31.4°C in 2023. The coldest dipped to 21.3°C in 1983.

Has December in Al Līth 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 1.3°C. Daytime highs moved from 27.5°C to 28.7°C and overnight lows from 25.8°C to 27°C over the same span.

Is December a good time to visit Al Līth?▼

December is one of the cooler months of the year in Al Līth and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 28.1°C daytime highs and 26.4°C at night.

Is December the coldest month in Al Līth?▼

Not quite — December is the 4th coolest month in Al Līth, averaging 27.3°C.

What should I pack for Al Līth in December?▼

For December in Al Līth, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 28.1°C and lows of 26.4°C.

Is Al Līth humid in December?▼

Relative humidity in December averages 66% — moderately humid.

How windy is Al Līth in December?▼

Average wind speed in December is 3.5 m/s. The windiest December on record averaged 4.3 m/s (1987).

Which December had the most rainfall in Al Līth?▼

The wettest December on record was 2022 with 66 mm. On average, December sees 7 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 Al Līth 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.