December weather forecast
Herat, Afghanistan

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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 10.6°C (51.1°F) and an overnight low of about 2°C (35.6°F). A notable uptick in snowfall to around 6mm (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

December heralds a minor drop in average high-temperature, sliding from November's mild 14.4°C (57.9°F) to a cool 10.6°C (51.1°F). In Herat, the December nights cool down to an average low of 2°C (35.6°F).

Humidity

In Herat, the average relative humidity in December is 40%.

Rainfall

In Herat, in December, it is raining for 4.3 days, with typically 9mm (0.35") of accumulated precipitation. In Herat, during the entire year, the rain falls for 50 days and collects up to 144mm (5.67") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, in Herat, it is snowing for 0.3 days. Throughout December, 6mm (0.24") of snow is accumulated. In Herat, Afghanistan, during the entire year, snow falls for 3 days and aggregates up to 64mm (2.52") of snow.

Daylight

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

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Herat 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 reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 3 transforms into the following instructions:
Prioritize safety - Suggestions to prevent sun damage are offered. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Herat?

The high-temperature, in December, in Herat, is 10.6°C (51.1°F), while the low-temperature averages to 2°C (35.6°F).

What is the average humidity in December in Herat?

In December, the average relative humidity in Herat, Afghanistan, is 40%.

How many days does it rain in December in Herat?

In Herat, in December, it is raining for 4.3 days, with typically 9mm (0.35") of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Herat in December?

In Herat, in December, during 0.3 snowfall days, 6mm (0.24") of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Herat?

December has the shortest days of the year in Herat, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Herat have in December?

In December, the average day length in Herat, Afghanistan, is 9h and 55min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Herat?

On the first day of December in Herat, Afghanistan, 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 long on average sun shines in December in Herat?

The average sunshine duration in December is 7.3h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Herat?

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 in Herat?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Herat, Afghanistan, is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Herat, Afghanistan

Average temperature in December - Herat, Afghanistan
  • Average high temperature in December: 10.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (33.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (8.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (21.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1°C).

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Average pressure in December
Herat, Afghanistan

Average pressure in December - Herat, Afghanistan
  • Average pressure in December: 1022.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1022.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1004.6mbar).

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Average wind speed in December
Herat, Afghanistan

Average wind speed in December - Herat, Afghanistan
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (29.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (9.8km/h).

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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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Herat, Afghanistan

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (32mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July, August and September (0mm).

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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).

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Average snowfall in December
Herat, Afghanistan

Average snowfall in December - Herat, Afghanistan
  • Average snowfall in December: 6mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (42mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

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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).

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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).

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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).

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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).

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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).

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Average visibility in December
Herat, Afghanistan

Average visibility in December - Herat, 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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