December weather forecast
Sangin, Afghanistan

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Sangin, Afghanistan, with temperature in the range of an average high of 3.8°C (38.8°F) and an average low of -4.5°C (23.9°F).

Temperature

December heralds a minor drop in average high-temperature, sliding from November's frosty 8.3°C (46.9°F) to a wintry 3.8°C (38.8°F). Sangin's nighttime temperature in December drops to an average of -4.5°C (23.9°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 41%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 1.8 days. Throughout December, 2mm (0.08") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 44.3 rainfall days, and 98mm (3.86") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.7 snowfall days, it receives 3mm (0.12") of snow. In Sangin, during the entire year, snow falls for 10.6 days and aggregates up to 132mm (5.2") of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:53 and sunset at 17:05. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 07:11 and sunset at 17:16 +0430.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 7.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?
During December, Sangin experiences an average high-temperature of 3.8°C (38.8°F) and a low-temperature of -4.5°C (23.9°F).
What is the average humidity in December?
In Sangin, the average relative humidity in December is 41%.
How many days does it rain in December?
In Sangin, in December, during 1.8 rainfall days, 2mm (0.08") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
When does it start to snow?
December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.7 snowfall days, it receives 3mm (0.12") of snow.
What is the month with the shortest days?
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.
What is the average length of the day in December in Sangin?
The average day length in December is 10h and 5min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in December?
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:53 and sunset at 17:05. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:11 and sunset at 17:16 +0430.
How many hours of sunshine does Sangin have in December?
The average sunshine duration in December is 7.5h.
What are the months with the lowest UV index?
The months with the lowest UV index in Sangin are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.
What is the UV index reading in December?
The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Sangin, Afghanistan
  • Average high temperature in December: 3.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (26.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (0.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -4.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (14.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-7.9°C).

Average pressure in December
Sangin, Afghanistan
  • Average pressure in December: 1022.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1022.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1007.3mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Sangin, Afghanistan
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (14.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (7.4km/h).

Average humidity in December
Sangin, Afghanistan
  • Average humidity in December: 41%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (62%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (25%).

Average rainfall in December
Sangin, Afghanistan
  • Average rainfall in December: 2mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (20mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (1mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Sangin, Afghanistan
  • Average rainfall days in December: 1.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (8.2 days).
The months with the least rainy days are August and September (1.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Sangin, Afghanistan
  • Average snowfall in December: 3mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (59mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Sangin, Afghanistan
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Sangin, Afghanistan
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 12h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Sangin, Afghanistan
  • Average sunshine days in December: 28 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (29.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (20.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Sangin, Afghanistan
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Sangin, Afghanistan
  • Average cloud cover in December: 14

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 26).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 4).

Average visibility in December
Sangin, 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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