December weather forecast
Dushanbe, Tajikistan

December rings in winter in Dushanbe, closing the year with temperatures between a high of 10.8°C (51.4°F) and a low of 0.8°C (33.4°F). The month witnesses increased rainfall, carpeting the city under the white blanket of snow. As daylight hours reach their yearly minimum, the city succumbs to long stretches of night, basking under the warm glow of twinkling lights. High levels of humidity return, contributing to a distinct and marked change in atmosphere, indicative of the deep winter season.

Temperature

In Dushanbe, the beginning of December is marked by a lowered average high-temperature, shifting from November's enjoyable 17.1°C (62.8°F) to a fresh 10.8°C (51.4°F). Dushanbe, in December, experiences an average temperature of 0.8°C (33.4°F) at night.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 69%.

Rainfall

In Dushanbe, during December, the rain falls for 8.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 60mm (2.36") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Dushanbe, there are 68.8 rainfall days, and 568mm (22.36") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:23 and sunset at 17:04. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:42 and sunset at 17:13 +05.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.8h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.