December weather forecast
Kabul, Afghanistan

As the year nears its end, Kabul enters the firm grip of winter with temperatures sliding down to -4°C (24.8°F). The contracting daylight hours mirror the plunged values of the mercury. Rather predictably, as the landscape receives a fresh coat of snow, rainfall increases. The sparse 6 hours of sunshine provide a little respite. Alongside the low temperature, the UV index huddles at the lower end of the scale, adding to the city's winter appeal.

Temperature

December brings a drop in Kabul's average high-temperature, falling from a refreshing 15°C (59°F) in November to a frosty 8°C (46.4°F). During December, Kabul detects a significant contrast from its daytime temperatures, with nights averaging at a subzero cold -4°C (24.8°F).

Rainfall

In December, in Kabul, the rain falls for 3 days. Throughout December, 27mm (1.06") of precipitation is accumulated. In Kabul, during the entire year, the rain falls for 50 days and collects up to 332mm (13.07") of precipitation.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Kabul.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset at 16:42. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:59 and sunset at 16:52 +0430.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Kabul, Afghanistan, are January through March and December, with an average of 6h of sunshine.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 3 during December leads to these advisories:
Heed the precautions - Suggestions to avoid sunburn are made. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.