December weather forecast
Mazari Sharif, Afghanistan

December sees winter in full swing in Mazari Sharif, with temperatures reaching a high of 10.8°C and falling to as low as 0°C. Along with the dip in temperatures, this month signals a return of snowfall, expected on 2 days. Despite the cold and snowy conditions, December still experiences a substantial amount of rainfall, amounting to 22mm. Daylight hours are shortest in December, leading to fewer hours of sunshine. With high relative humidity of 75% and cooler temperatures, Mazari Sharif enters into the festive season in a moist, chilly atmosphere.

Temperature

The onset of December is marked by a decrease in temperature, transitioning from a comfortable 16.4°C in November to a fresh 10.8°C. December brings Mazari Sharif a consistent average low-temperature of 0°C.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 6 days. Throughout December, 22mm of precipitation is accumulated. In Mazari Sharif, during the entire year, the rain falls for 46 days and collects up to 186mm of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, there are 2 snowfall days. In Mazari Sharif, during the entire year, snow falls for 10 days.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Mazari Sharif, sunrise is at 06:55 and sunset at 16:45. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:13 and sunset at 16:55 +0430.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.