December weather forecast
Turkmenistan

December in Turkmenistan marks the beginning of winter, with temperatures continuing to drop across the country. In Daşoguz, in the north, average temperatures range from 2°C (35.6°F) to 8°C (46.4°F), indicating the full onset of the colder season.

The southern region, including the capital Ashgabat, experiences a similar cooling trend. Average temperatures fluctuate between 4°C (39.2°F) to 11°C (51.8°F), reflecting the characteristic chill of Turkmenistan's winter. The coastal city of Turkmenbashi witnesses slightly milder conditions due to its proximity to the Caspian Sea, with temperatures averaging between 5°C (41°F) to 10°C (50°F).

Precipitation levels in December remain relatively stable compared to November, typically below 20mm (0.79"), but the likelihood of rainfall increases, especially in the Kopet Dag mountains and surrounding areas. Despite this, the overall arid nature of Turkmenistan's climate persists, even in the winter months.

Compared to November, December's weather illustrates a continuation of the cooling trend and stable precipitation levels, fully transitioning from the autumn season to the comparatively mild but distinct winter season in Turkmenistan. This pattern of colder temperatures and low rainfall continues into the new year, characterizing the country's winter months.

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• Ashgabat - December »
  With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Ashgabat. In Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, in December, during 10 rainfall days, 20mm (0.79") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Turkmenabat - December »
  January and December, with an average of 4.3h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Turkmenabat, Turkmenistan. With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Turkmenabat.
• Mary - December »
  In Mary, Turkmenistan, in December, during 0.6 snowfall days, 5mm (0.2") of snow is typically accumulated. In Mary during December, snow falls for 0.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 5mm (0.2") of snow.
• Balkanabat - December »
  In Balkanabat in December, it is raining for 5.1 days, with typically 9mm (0.35") of accumulated precipitation. December has the shortest days of the year in Balkanabat, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
• Bayramaly - December »
  In Bayramaly, Turkmenistan, in December, during 6.1 rainfall days, 23mm (0.91") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Bayramaly in December, it is raining for 6.1 days, with typically 23mm (0.91") of accumulated precipitation.
• Boldumsaz - December »
  In Boldumsaz during December, the rain falls for 2.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2mm (0.08") of precipitation. In Boldumsaz, in December, snow falls for 1.6 days, with typically accumulated 8mm (0.31") of snow.
• Akdepe - December »
  December has the shortest days of the year in Akdepe with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight. In Akdepe, during December, the rain falls for 2.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2mm (0.08") of precipitation.
• Gubadag - December »
  In Gubadag during December, snow falls for 1.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 7mm (0.28") of snow. In Gubadag during December, snow falls for 1.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 7mm (0.28") of snow.
• Batash - December »
  In Batash in December, snow falls for 0.5 days, with typically accumulated 6mm (0.24") of snow. In Batash, Turkmenistan, during December, the rain falls for 3.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 4mm (0.16") of precipitation.