December weather forecast
Skardu, Pakistan

December in Skardu hails the arrival of winter in full force. The climate displays its coldest façade, with high temperatures not exceeding 0°C (32°F). Expect snowfall that will carpet the city in layers of white, translating to a picturesque ambiance. The length of daylight hours shrinks further, and the sunshine hours remain the same as those in November. With the snow-frosted city landscape, Skardu turns into a winter wonderland, attracting tourists who revel in the icy delights of the season.

Temperature

In Skardu, entering December brings a temperature decrement, reducing from November's frosty 7°C (44.6°F) to a cold 0°C (32°F). Throughout December, Skardu's nights cool down to an average of -10°C (14°F).

Rainfall

In Skardu, in December, it is raining for 3 days, with typically 20mm (0.79") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 46 rainfall days, and 334mm (13.15") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:55 pm PKT.

Sunshine

January through March and December, with an average of 6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the UV index of 3 transforms into the following advice:
Adopt protective measures - Requirement to safeguard skin and eyes from harm exists. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun.