December weather forecast
Chiras, Afghanistan

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Chiras, Afghanistan, with an average temperature fluctuating between 1.4°C (34.5°F) and -7.6°C (18.3°F).

Temperature

December's arrival coincides with a drop in the average high-temperature, decreasing from November's frosty 7.1°C (44.8°F) to an icy 1.4°C (34.5°F). In December, the recorded average low-temperature is a freezing cold -7.6°C (18.3°F).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Chiras is 55%.

Rainfall

In Chiras, in December, during 4.7 rainfall days, 9mm (0.35") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 70.1 rainfall days, and 238mm (9.37") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Chiras, Afghanistan, in December, during 6.5 snowfall days, 61mm (2.4") of snow is typically accumulated. In Chiras, during the entire year, snow falls for 42.2 days and aggregates up to 715mm (28.15") of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:56 and sunset at 16:53. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 07:14 and sunset at 17:03 +0430.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 7.2h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?
In December, in Chiras, the average high-temperature is 1.4°C (34.5°F), and the average low-temperature is -7.6°C (18.3°F).
What is the average humidity in December?
In December, the average relative humidity is 55%.
How many days does it rain in December?
In Chiras, during December, the rain falls for 4.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 9mm (0.35") of precipitation.
How many days does it snow in December?
In Chiras, Afghanistan, during December, snow falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 61mm (2.4") of snow.
What is the month with the shortest days?
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
How many hours of daylight does Chiras have in December?
In December, the average day length is 9h and 49min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in December?
On the first day of December in Chiras, sunrise is at 06:56 and sunset at 16:53. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:14 and sunset at 17:03 +0430.
How long on average sun shines in December?
The average sunshine duration in December is 7.2h.
What is the month with the lowest UV index?
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.
What is the UV index intensity in December in Chiras?
In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility
Average temperature in December - Chiras, Afghanistan
Average temperature in December
Chiras, Afghanistan
  • Average high temperature in December: 1.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (25.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-1.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -7.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (12.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-12.6°C).

Average pressure in December - Chiras, Afghanistan
Average pressure in December
Chiras, Afghanistan
  • Average pressure in December: 1023.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1023.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1008.8mbar).

Average wind speed in December - Chiras, Afghanistan
Average wind speed in December
Chiras, Afghanistan
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (15.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (7.9km/h).

Average humidity in December - Chiras, Afghanistan
Average humidity in December
Chiras, Afghanistan
  • Average humidity in December: 55%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (24%).

Average rainfall in December - Chiras, Afghanistan
Average rainfall in December
Chiras, Afghanistan
  • Average rainfall in December: 9mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (50mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July, August and September (0mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Chiras, Afghanistan
Average rainfall days in December
Chiras, Afghanistan
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (0.2 days).

Average snowfall in December - Chiras, Afghanistan
Average snowfall in December
Chiras, Afghanistan
  • Average snowfall in December: 61mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (272mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December - Chiras, Afghanistan
Average snowfall days in December
Chiras, Afghanistan
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (13.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Chiras, Afghanistan
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Chiras, Afghanistan
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 12h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December - Chiras, Afghanistan
Average sunshine days in December
Chiras, Afghanistan
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (30.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (12.6 days).

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December - Chiras, Afghanistan
Average cloud cover in December
Chiras, Afghanistan
  • Average cloud cover in December: 18

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 35).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 2).

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

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is February (8km).

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