December weather forecast
Herat, Afghanistan

December

Weather in December

December in Herat Afghanistan arrives with the full power of winter, introducing cold weather conditions accompanied by slight snowfall. Personal warming gears become necessary as low temperatures become dominant. During this sharp winter month, the thermometer scales between a daytime high of 51.1°F and an overnight low of about 35.6°F. A notable uptick in snowfall to around 0.24" and an increase in precipitation imply the full onset of winter. As the New Year approaches, December days shorten, and nights lengthen, adding to the cold yet cozy ambiance.

Temperature

In Herat, the average high-temperature in December slightly decreases from a refreshing 57.9°F in November to a fresh 51.1°F. During December, Herat records an average temperature of 35.6°F at night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 40%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 4.3 days. Throughout December, 0.35" of precipitation is accumulated. In Herat, during the entire year, the rain falls for 50 days and collects up to 5.67" of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Herat, in December, during 0.3 snowfall days, 0.24" of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Herat, there are 3 snowfall days, and 2.52" of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:09 and sunset at 17:11. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 07:27 and sunset at 17:21 +0430.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 7.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Herat are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 3 during December morphs into the following directions:
Heed the precautions - It is counselled to guard against solar damage. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?
December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 51.1°F and a low-temperature of 35.6°F.
What is the average humidity in December?
The average relative humidity in December is 40%.
How much does it rain in December?
In Herat, in December, it is raining for 4.3 days, with typically 0.35" of accumulated precipitation.
How much does it snow in December?
In Herat, during December, snow falls for 0.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.24" of snow.
What is the month with the shortest days?
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
What is the average length of the day in December?
In December, the average day length is 9h and 55min.
When are sunrise and sunset in December?
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:09 and sunset at 17:11. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:27 and sunset at 17:21 +0430.
How many hours of sunshine does Herat have in December?
In December, the average sunshine duration is 7.3h.
What are the months 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 3.
What is the UV index intensity in December?
The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average pressure
Average wind speed
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Average humidity
Average rainfall
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Average snowfall
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Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility
Average temperature in December - Herat, Afghanistan
Average temperature in December
Herat, Afghanistan
  • Average high temperature in December: 51.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 35.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.8°F).

Average pressure in December - Herat, Afghanistan
Average pressure in December
Herat, Afghanistan
  • Average pressure in December: 30.19"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (30.19"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (29.67"Hg).

Average wind speed in December - Herat, Afghanistan
Average wind speed in December
Herat, Afghanistan
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (18.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (6.1mph).

Average humidity in December - Herat, Afghanistan
Average humidity in December
Herat, Afghanistan
  • Average humidity in December: 40%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (51%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (16%).

Average rainfall in December - Herat, Afghanistan
Average rainfall in December
Herat, Afghanistan
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (1.26").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July, August and September (0").

Average rainfall days in December - Herat, Afghanistan
Average rainfall days in December
Herat, Afghanistan
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (9.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are July and August (0 days).

Average snowfall in December - Herat, Afghanistan
Average snowfall in December
Herat, Afghanistan
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.65").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December - Herat, Afghanistan
Average snowfall days in December
Herat, Afghanistan
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 12h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December - Herat, Afghanistan
Average sunshine days in December
Herat, Afghanistan
  • Average sunshine days in December: 25.6 days

The months with the most sunshine days are July and August (30.9 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and April (18.8 days).

Average UV index in December - Herat, Afghanistan
Average UV index in December
Herat, Afghanistan
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December - Herat, Afghanistan
Average cloud cover in December
Herat, Afghanistan
  • Average cloud cover in December: 16

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 23).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 1).

Average visibility in December - Herat, Afghanistan
Average visibility in December
Herat, Afghanistan
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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