Abū al-Kahṣīb weather in December
In December, Abū al-Kahṣīb sees average daytime highs of 20°C and overnight lows near 10°C, with 34 mm of rain across 4.6 wet days and about 10.1 hours of daylight. It is the 11th-warmest and 3rd-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about 22°C in the first days to 19°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 58% of the time in December, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 10 h 12 min at the start of December to 10 h 06 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Abū al-Kahṣīb's 11th-clearest and 12th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Abū al-Kahṣīb's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 20°
- 11th warmest
- Overnight low
- 10°
- 2nd coldest
- Rainfall
- 34 mm
- 4.6 wet days
- Daylight
- 10 hours
- 6:43 AM – 4:46 PM
- Cloud cover
- 36%
- 11th clearest
- Wind
- 13 km/h
- 12th windiest
- Solar energy
- 3.24 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 7.6
- out of 10
Temperature in December
Highs ease over the month, from about 22°C in the first days to 19°C by the end.
A typical December day in Abū al-Kahṣīb reaches about 20°C in the afternoon and slips back to 10°C overnight — a 10°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 16°C and 25°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs about 6°C cooler than November and about 2°C warmer than January.
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| Avg high (°C) | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Avg low (°C) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22 | 12 |
| 2 | 22 | 12 |
| 3 | 22 | 12 |
| 4 | 22 | 12 |
| 5 | 22 | 11 |
| 6 | 22 | 11 |
| 7 | 21 | 11 |
| 8 | 21 | 11 |
| 9 | 21 | 11 |
| 10 | 21 | 11 |
| 11 | 21 | 11 |
| 12 | 21 | 11 |
| 13 | 20 | 10 |
| 14 | 20 | 10 |
| 15 | 20 | 10 |
| 16 | 20 | 10 |
| 17 | 20 | 10 |
| 18 | 20 | 10 |
| 19 | 20 | 10 |
| 20 | 20 | 10 |
| 21 | 20 | 10 |
| 22 | 20 | 10 |
| 23 | 20 | 10 |
| 24 | 20 | 9 |
| 25 | 20 | 9 |
| 26 | 19 | 9 |
| 27 | 19 | 9 |
| 28 | 19 | 9 |
| 29 | 19 | 9 |
| 30 | 19 | 9 |
| 31 | 19 | 9 |
How December really feels in Abū al-Kahṣīb
Once humidity and wind are folded in, December averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
December sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Abū al-Kahṣīb weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 11th-warmest and 3rd-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19° / 9° | 36 | 5.2 | 10.3 | 7.1 |
| Feb | 22° / 11° | 19 | 3.4 | 10.9 | 8.1 |
| Mar | 27° / 15° | 25 | 3.5 | 11.8 | 7.8 |
| Apr | 33° / 20° | 10 | 2 | 12.7 | 4.1 |
| May | 40° / 26° | 4 | 0.7 | 13.5 | 0.5 |
| Jun | 45° / 30° | 0 | 0.1 | 13.9 | 0.0 |
| Jul | 47° / 32° | 0 | 0.1 | 13.8 | 0.0 |
| Aug | 47° / 31° | 0 | 0.1 | 13.1 | 0.0 |
| Sep | 43° / 27° | 1 | 0.2 | 12.2 | 0.0 |
| Oct | 36° / 22° | 7 | 1.1 | 11.3 | 2.4 |
| Nov | 27° / 15° | 36 | 3.6 | 10.5 | 7.5 |
| Dec | 20° / 10° | 34 | 4.6 | 10.1 | 7.6 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 58% of the time in December.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 14% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 28%.
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| Clearer (%) | 72 | 71 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 71 | 70 | 70 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 73 | 73 | 72 | 72 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 69 | 69 |
| Cloudier (%) | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 31 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 72 | 28 |
| 2 | 71 | 29 |
| 3 | 70 | 30 |
| 4 | 70 | 30 |
| 5 | 70 | 30 |
| 6 | 71 | 29 |
| 7 | 70 | 30 |
| 8 | 70 | 30 |
| 9 | 71 | 29 |
| 10 | 71 | 29 |
| 11 | 71 | 29 |
| 12 | 73 | 27 |
| 13 | 73 | 27 |
| 14 | 73 | 27 |
| 15 | 74 | 26 |
| 16 | 74 | 26 |
| 17 | 74 | 26 |
| 18 | 74 | 26 |
| 19 | 74 | 26 |
| 20 | 74 | 26 |
| 21 | 74 | 26 |
| 22 | 74 | 26 |
| 23 | 73 | 27 |
| 24 | 73 | 27 |
| 25 | 72 | 28 |
| 26 | 72 | 28 |
| 27 | 71 | 29 |
| 28 | 71 | 29 |
| 29 | 71 | 29 |
| 30 | 69 | 31 |
| 31 | 69 | 31 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Abū al-Kahṣīb gets around 34 mm of rain over 4.6 wet days in December. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 15% and peaks near 17% on the wettest days.
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| Rain chance (%) | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 17 |
| 2 | 17 |
| 3 | 17 |
| 4 | 17 |
| 5 | 17 |
| 6 | 17 |
| 7 | 17 |
| 8 | 17 |
| 9 | 17 |
| 10 | 17 |
| 11 | 17 |
| 12 | 16 |
| 13 | 16 |
| 14 | 16 |
| 15 | 15 |
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| 17 | 15 |
| 18 | 14 |
| 19 | 14 |
| 20 | 14 |
| 21 | 13 |
| 22 | 13 |
| 23 | 12 |
| 24 | 12 |
| 25 | 12 |
| 26 | 12 |
| 27 | 12 |
| 28 | 12 |
| 29 | 13 |
| 30 | 13 |
| 31 | 13 |
Humidity in December
Most of December feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, December lands in the dry band about 83% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 79 | 79 | 81 | 81 | 83 | 83 | 84 | 85 | 86 | 87 | 88 | 88 | 89 | 89 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 |
| Comfortable (%) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Humid (%) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 75 | 16 | 9 |
| 2 | 75 | 16 | 9 |
| 3 | 75 | 16 | 9 |
| 4 | 75 | 16 | 9 |
| 5 | 76 | 16 | 8 |
| 6 | 76 | 16 | 8 |
| 7 | 76 | 16 | 8 |
| 8 | 77 | 16 | 7 |
| 9 | 77 | 16 | 7 |
| 10 | 77 | 16 | 7 |
| 11 | 79 | 15 | 6 |
| 12 | 79 | 15 | 6 |
| 13 | 81 | 14 | 5 |
| 14 | 81 | 14 | 5 |
| 15 | 83 | 13 | 4 |
| 16 | 83 | 13 | 4 |
| 17 | 84 | 12 | 4 |
| 18 | 85 | 12 | 3 |
| 19 | 86 | 11 | 3 |
| 20 | 87 | 11 | 2 |
| 21 | 88 | 10 | 2 |
| 22 | 88 | 10 | 2 |
| 23 | 89 | 9 | 2 |
| 24 | 89 | 9 | 2 |
| 25 | 90 | 9 | 1 |
| 26 | 90 | 9 | 1 |
| 27 | 90 | 9 | 1 |
| 28 | 90 | 9 | 1 |
| 29 | 90 | 9 | 1 |
| 30 | 90 | 9 | 1 |
| 31 | 90 | 9 | 1 |
Wind in December
Winds average 13 km/h in December, the calmest month.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 13 km/h on the calmest days to 13 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | light breeze |
| 2 | 13 | light breeze |
| 3 | 13 | light breeze |
| 4 | 13 | light breeze |
| 5 | 13 | light breeze |
| 6 | 13 | light breeze |
| 7 | 13 | light breeze |
| 8 | 13 | light breeze |
| 9 | 13 | light breeze |
| 10 | 13 | light breeze |
| 11 | 13 | light breeze |
| 12 | 13 | light breeze |
| 13 | 13 | light breeze |
| 14 | 13 | light breeze |
| 15 | 13 | light breeze |
| 16 | 13 | light breeze |
| 17 | 13 | light breeze |
| 18 | 13 | light breeze |
| 19 | 13 | light breeze |
| 20 | 13 | light breeze |
| 21 | 13 | light breeze |
| 22 | 13 | light breeze |
| 23 | 13 | light breeze |
| 24 | 13 | light breeze |
| 25 | 13 | light breeze |
| 26 | 13 | light breeze |
| 27 | 13 | light breeze |
| 28 | 13 | light breeze |
| 29 | 13 | light breeze |
| 30 | 13 | light breeze |
| 31 | 13 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 10 h 12 min at the start of December to 10 h 06 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 6 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 6:33 AM to 6:50 AM, and sunset from 4:44 PM to 4:53 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.1 | 10.1 | 10.1 | 10.1 | 10.1 | 10.1 | 10.1 | 10.1 | 10.1 | 10.1 | 10.1 | 10.1 | 10.0 | 10.0 | 10.0 | 10.0 | 10.0 | 10.0 | 10.0 | 10.0 | 10.0 | 10.0 | 10.0 | 10.0 | 10.0 | 10.0 | 10.0 | 10.1 | 10.1 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:33 | 6:34 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:36 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:38 | 6:39 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:41 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:45 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:50 | 6:50 |
| Sunset (PM) | 4:44 | 4:43 | 4:44 | 4:44 | 4:44 | 4:44 | 4:44 | 4:44 | 4:44 | 4:44 | 4:45 | 4:45 | 4:45 | 4:45 | 4:46 | 4:46 | 4:46 | 4:47 | 4:47 | 4:48 | 4:48 | 4:48 | 4:49 | 4:49 | 4:50 | 4:50 | 4:51 | 4:52 | 4:52 | 4:53 | 4:53 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10.2 | 6:33 | 4:44 |
| 2 | 10.2 | 6:34 | 4:43 |
| 3 | 10.1 | 6:35 | 4:44 |
| 4 | 10.1 | 6:35 | 4:44 |
| 5 | 10.1 | 6:36 | 4:44 |
| 6 | 10.1 | 6:37 | 4:44 |
| 7 | 10.1 | 6:37 | 4:44 |
| 8 | 10.1 | 6:38 | 4:44 |
| 9 | 10.1 | 6:39 | 4:44 |
| 10 | 10.1 | 6:40 | 4:44 |
| 11 | 10.1 | 6:40 | 4:45 |
| 12 | 10.1 | 6:41 | 4:45 |
| 13 | 10.1 | 6:42 | 4:45 |
| 14 | 10.1 | 6:42 | 4:45 |
| 15 | 10.0 | 6:43 | 4:46 |
| 16 | 10.0 | 6:43 | 4:46 |
| 17 | 10.0 | 6:44 | 4:46 |
| 18 | 10.0 | 6:44 | 4:47 |
| 19 | 10.0 | 6:45 | 4:47 |
| 20 | 10.0 | 6:46 | 4:48 |
| 21 | 10.0 | 6:46 | 4:48 |
| 22 | 10.0 | 6:47 | 4:48 |
| 23 | 10.0 | 6:47 | 4:49 |
| 24 | 10.0 | 6:47 | 4:49 |
| 25 | 10.0 | 6:48 | 4:50 |
| 26 | 10.0 | 6:48 | 4:50 |
| 27 | 10.0 | 6:49 | 4:51 |
| 28 | 10.0 | 6:49 | 4:52 |
| 29 | 10.0 | 6:49 | 4:52 |
| 30 | 10.1 | 6:50 | 4:53 |
| 31 | 10.1 | 6:50 | 4:53 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 3.24 kWh/m² — the year's lowest.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.24 kWh/m² to a high of 7.84 kWh/m² in June across the year — December's 3.24 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 2 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 3 | 3.3 | Moderate |
| 4 | 3.3 | Moderate |
| 5 | 3.3 | Moderate |
| 6 | 3.3 | Moderate |
| 7 | 3.3 | Moderate |
| 8 | 3.3 | Moderate |
| 9 | 3.2 | Moderate |
| 10 | 3.2 | Moderate |
| 11 | 3.2 | Moderate |
| 12 | 3.2 | Moderate |
| 13 | 3.2 | Moderate |
| 14 | 3.2 | Moderate |
| 15 | 3.2 | Moderate |
| 16 | 3.2 | Moderate |
| 17 | 3.2 | Moderate |
| 18 | 3.2 | Moderate |
| 19 | 3.2 | Moderate |
| 20 | 3.2 | Moderate |
| 21 | 3.2 | Moderate |
| 22 | 3.2 | Moderate |
| 23 | 3.3 | Moderate |
| 24 | 3.3 | Moderate |
| 25 | 3.3 | Moderate |
| 26 | 3.3 | Moderate |
| 27 | 3.3 | Moderate |
| 28 | 3.3 | Moderate |
| 29 | 3.3 | Moderate |
| 30 | 3.3 | Moderate |
| 31 | 3.3 | Moderate |
Hazard calendar for Abū al-Kahṣīb
None of Abū al-Kahṣīb's seasonal hazards are active in December. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Abū al-Kahṣīb sees seasonal dust haze (March–July), heaviest in May.
Is December a good time to visit Abū al-Kahṣīb?
Our two travel scores rate December for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
December is one of the better times to visit Abū al-Kahṣīb for general sightseeing.
What to pack for Abū al-Kahṣīb in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Abū al-Kahṣīb sees daytime highs around 20°C and nights near 10°C. Little to plan around — just the basics. About 5 days see rain.
UV index in Abū al-Kahṣīb in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 3 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Abū al-Kahṣīb peaks around June 22 at about 10 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 22 at about 3 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 3 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | High | High | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3 | Moderate |
| Feb | 4 | Moderate |
| Mar | 5 | Moderate |
| Apr | 6 | High |
| May | 7 | High |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 10 | Extreme |
| Aug | 9 | Very high |
| Sep | 7 | High |
| Oct | 6 | High |
| Nov | 4 | Moderate |
| Dec | 3 | Moderate |
Air quality in Abū al-Kahṣīb in December
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where December falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Abū al-Kahṣīb is worst in April — around 70 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), and holds fairly steady the rest of the year.
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 68 | 64 | 70 | 70 | 67 | 54 | 55 | 59 | 62 | 66 | 62 | 66 |
| Level | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Poor | Poor | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68 | Unhealthy |
| Feb | 64 | Unhealthy |
| Mar | 70 | Unhealthy |
| Apr | 70 | Unhealthy |
| May | 67 | Unhealthy |
| Jun | 54 | Poor |
| Jul | 55 | Poor |
| Aug | 59 | Unhealthy |
| Sep | 62 | Unhealthy |
| Oct | 66 | Unhealthy |
| Nov | 62 | Unhealthy |
| Dec | 66 | Unhealthy |
Where is Abū al-Kahṣīb?
Abū al-Kahṣīb sits at 30.4°N, 47.9°E, 10 m above sea level, in Iraq. The nearest listed city is Al Başrah al Qadīmah, 9.0 km away.
Topography around Abū al-Kahṣīb
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Abū al-Kahṣīb.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Abū al-Kahṣīb has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 6 m around an average of 2 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 21 m; within 80 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 135 m.
The land around Abū al-Kahṣīb is covered by bare terrain (51%) and artificial surfaces (21%) within 3 km, bare terrain (73%) within 16 km, and bare terrain (75%) within 80 km.
Iraq travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 4
- Do Not Travel
- Power plugs
- Type C / D / G
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 38% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $5,410
- 2025
- Happiness
- 5.2 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 60%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 9.5
- per 100k, 2013
- Road deaths
- 27.3
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- Very low
- EF EPI 406
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Abū al-Kahṣīb (30.4431°, 47.878°, elevation 10 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).