December weather forecastKhost, Afghanistan
December
Weather in December
December sees Khost, Afghanistan entering its cold season, with temperatures continuing to drop. Cool conditions dominate this month, with an average high of 13.5°C (56.3°F) and low reaching a chilly 3.8°C (38.8°F). Yet, with only 1mm (0.04") of mean rainfall spread over 1.4 days, December ends up being the driest month of the year. Wind speed remains consistent at an average of 6.2km/h (3.9mph) and daylight reduces to an average length of around 10h. Meanwhile, clear skies dominate with cloud coverage at just 10%, offering picturesque views of Khost in its winter glory.Temperature
With the arrival of December, Khost notices a mild change in the average high-temperature, sliding from November's 17.8°C (64°F) to a still refreshing 13.5°C (56.3°F). Throughout the month of December, Khost expects an average low of 3.8°C (38.8°F).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 29%.Rainfall
December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 1.4 days and accumulates 1mm (0.04") of precipitation.Snowfall
March through December are months without snowfall.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Khost, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 16:42. On the last day of December, in Khost, Afghanistan, sunrise is at 06:53 and sunset at 16:52 +0430.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December in Khost is 7.5h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The UV index of 3 in December translates into these instructions:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Khost, Afghanistan
- Average high temperature in December: 13.5°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (32.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (10.2°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 3.8°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (23.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.9°C).
Average pressure in December
Khost, Afghanistan
- Average pressure in December: 1019.3mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1020.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1001.5mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Khost, Afghanistan
- Average wind speed in December: 6.2km/h
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are June and July (9.5km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are November and December (6.2km/h).
Average humidity in December
Khost, Afghanistan
- Average humidity in December: 29%
The month with the highest relative humidity is August (47%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (27%).
Average rainfall in December
Khost, Afghanistan
- Average rainfall in December: 1mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (51mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Khost, Afghanistan
- Average rainfall days in December: 1.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (9.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (1.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Khost, Afghanistan
- Average snowfall in December: 0mm
The month with the highest snowfall is January (16mm).
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0mm).
Average snowfall days in December
Khost, Afghanistan
- Average snowfall days in December: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Khost, Afghanistan
- Average daylight in December: 10h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in December: 7h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Khost, Afghanistan
- Average sunshine days in December: 29.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (29.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (18 days).
Average UV index in December
Khost, Afghanistan
- Average UV index in December: 3
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in December
Khost, Afghanistan
- Average cloud cover in December: 10
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 21).
The months with the least cloud cover are September and October (Cloud cover 6).
Average visibility in December
Khost, 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).
