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

December shows a mild decline in the average high-temperature, falling from November's frosty 7°C (44.6°F) to a cold 0°C (32°F). Skardu's December nights cool down to an average low-temperature of -10°C (14°F).

Rainfall

In Skardu, in December, during 3 rainfall days, 20mm (0.79") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Skardu, Pakistan, during the entire year, the rain falls for 46 days and collects up to 334mm (13.15") of precipitation.

Daylight

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

Sunshine

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

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Skardu, Pakistan. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 3 in December transforms into this advice:
Be vigilant - A duty to shield skin and eyes from injury exists. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended.