December weather forecast
Ziarat, Afghanistan

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Ziarat, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 9.6°C (49.3°F) and 1.6°C (34.9°F).

Temperature

With December's arrival, Ziarat's weather changes as the average high-temperature falls from a refreshing 15.1°C (59.2°F) in November to a frosty 9.6°C (49.3°F). During December, Ziarat records a consistent average nighttime temperature of 1.6°C (34.9°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 37%.

Rainfall

In Ziarat, during December, the rain falls for 2.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 6mm (0.24") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 44.8 rainfall days, and 177mm (6.97") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows in Ziarat. Throughout December, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of snow. In Ziarat, Afghanistan, during the entire year, snow falls for 6.3 days and aggregates up to 256mm (10.08") of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:46 and sunset at 17:00. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 07:04 and sunset at 17:10 +0430.

Sunshine

In Ziarat, the average sunshine in December is 7.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December translates into the following guidance:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Ziarat in December?
In December, in Ziarat, the average high-temperature is 9.6°C (49.3°F), and the average low-temperature is 1.6°C (34.9°F).
What is the average humidity in December?
In Ziarat, the average relative humidity in December is 37%.
How much does it rain in Ziarat in December?
In Ziarat, in December, during 2.5 rainfall days, 6mm (0.24") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
When does it start snowing?
December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of snow.
What is the month with the shortest days?
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.
How many hours of daylight does Ziarat have in December?
In Ziarat, the average day length in December is 10h and 7min.
When are sunrise and sunset in December?
In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:46 and sunset at 17:00. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:04 and sunset at 17:10 +0430.
How many hours of sunshine does Ziarat have in December?
The average sunshine duration in December is 7.3h.
When is the lowest UV index?
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.
What is the UV index intensity in December?
In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December - Ziarat, Afghanistan
Average temperature in December
Ziarat, Afghanistan
  • Average high temperature in December: 9.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (34.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (7.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 1.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (20.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0.1°C).

Average pressure in December - Ziarat, Afghanistan
Average pressure in December
Ziarat, Afghanistan
  • Average pressure in December: 1020.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1001.4mbar).

Average wind speed in December - Ziarat, Afghanistan
Average wind speed in December
Ziarat, Afghanistan
  • Average wind speed in December: 8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (16.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (8km/h).

Average humidity in December - Ziarat, Afghanistan
Average humidity in December
Ziarat, Afghanistan
  • Average humidity in December: 37%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (53%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (12%).

Average rainfall in December - Ziarat, Afghanistan
Average rainfall in December
Ziarat, Afghanistan
  • Average rainfall in December: 6mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (52mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June and September (0mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Ziarat, Afghanistan
Average rainfall days in December
Ziarat, Afghanistan
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (9.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (0.2 days).

Average snowfall in December - Ziarat, Afghanistan
Average snowfall in December
Ziarat, Afghanistan
  • Average snowfall in December: 1mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (153mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December - Ziarat, Afghanistan
Average snowfall days in December
Ziarat, Afghanistan
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ziarat, Afghanistan
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Ziarat, Afghanistan
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 12h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December - Ziarat, Afghanistan
Average sunshine days in December
Ziarat, Afghanistan
  • Average sunshine days in December: 27.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (30.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (17 days).

Average UV index in December - Ziarat, Afghanistan
Average UV index in December
Ziarat, Afghanistan
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December - Ziarat, Afghanistan
Average cloud cover in December
Ziarat, Afghanistan
  • Average cloud cover in December: 12

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 24).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 1).

Average visibility in December - Ziarat, Afghanistan
Average visibility in December
Ziarat, Afghanistan
  • Average visibility in December: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).

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