December weather forecast
Kazakhstan

December in Kazakhstan, especially in the northeastern city of Birlestik, represents the onset of the peak winter season. Average temperatures during this month continue to drop from November, typically ranging between -10°C (14°F) and -5°C (23°F). As December advances, the bitter cold of the Kazakh winter establishes itself, bringing consistently freezing temperatures and frequent snowfall.

Compared to November, December's climate is significantly colder and harsher. The shift from late autumn to early winter becomes a distant memory as December solidifies the arrival of the coldest season. The decrease in daylight hours is pronounced, and snowfall becomes a regular occurrence. Precipitation, though not abundant, primarily occurs in the form of snow, often contributing to a white Christmas in many parts of the country.

As December transitions into January, the temperatures drop further, leading into the coldest month of the year. The landscapes are often covered in snow, offering a striking winter beauty. Despite the freezing conditions, the snowy December scenery provides a picturesque backdrop to the end of the year, setting a serene and frosty stage for the new year's arrival.

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• Almaty - December »
  With an average relative humidity of 79%, December is the most humid month in Almaty, Kazakhstan. In Almaty during December, snow falls for 11 days.
• Shymkent - December »
  The months with the least sunshine in Shymkent are January and December, with an average of 4h of sunshine. The months with the least sunshine in Shymkent are January and December, with an average of 4h of sunshine.
• Aktobe - December »
  The most humid month in Aktobe is December, with an average relative humidity of 82%. The month with the least sunshine in Aktobe is December, with an average of 2.2h of sunshine.
• Taraz - December »
  December has the shortest days of the year in Taraz with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight. The wettest months in Taraz are April and December, with an average 35mm (1.38") of rainfall.
• Pavlodar - December »
  The month with the shortest days in Pavlodar is December, with an average of 7h and 48min of daylight. In Pavlodar during December, the rain falls for 1 days and regularly aggregates up to 21mm (0.83") of precipitation.
• Semey - December »
  In Semey, in December, snow falls for 12.9 days, with typically accumulated 102mm (4.02") of snow. In December, in Semey the rain falls for 2.1 days.
• Atyrau - December »
  December has the shortest days of the year in Atyrau with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight. In Atyrau in December, it is raining for 6 days, with typically 14mm (0.55") of accumulated precipitation.
• Kostanay - December »
  In Kostanay, in December, snow falls for 15.1 days, with typically accumulated 107mm (4.21") of snow. How many days does it snow in December in Kostanay?
• Petropavl - December »
  The month with the shortest days in Petropavl is December, with an average of 7h and 18min of daylight. December has the shortest days of the year in Petropavl, with an average of 7h and 18min of daylight.
• Kyzylorda - December »
  The month with the shortest days in Kyzylorda is December, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight. In Kyzylorda in December, during 6 rainfall days, 17mm (0.67") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Uralsk - December »
  The month with the shortest days in Uralsk is December, with an average of 8h and 0min of daylight. The months with the highest humidity in Uralsk are January, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 83%.
• Aktau - December »
  In Aktau, Kazakhstan, in December, during 7 rainfall days, 13mm (0.51") of precipitation is typically accumulated. On the first day of December in Aktau, Kazakhstan, sunrise is at 08:49 and sunset at 17:59.