December weather forecast
Kandahar, Afghanistan

The last month of the year, December, sees a crestfall in Kandahar's temperatures from 1°C (33.8°F) to 15.4°C (59.7°F). Despite the notable drop in temperature, December remains relatively dry with rainfall of 20mm (0.79") spread across only three days. December's weather is perfect to indulge in late afternoon walks, especially with the decreasing UV index of 3. As the year wraps up, Kandahar's weather encourages a celebration of tranquillity and peace.

Temperature

In Kandahar, the beginning of December is marked by a lowered average high-temperature, shifting from November's agreeable 21°C (69.8°F) to a moderate 15.4°C (59.7°F). Kandahar experiences a drastic reduction from day temperatures to an average low of 1°C (33.8°F) in December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 52%.

Rainfall

In Kandahar, during December, the rain falls for 3 days and regularly aggregates up to 20mm (0.79") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Kandahar, there are 29 rainfall days, and 191mm (7.52") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Kandahar.
On the first day of December in Kandahar, sunrise is at 06:49 and sunset at 17:03. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:06 and sunset at 17:13 +0430.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 7h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 3 in December transforms into this advice:
Take care. Persons with lighter skin might suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly.