December weather forecast
Ashgabat, Turkmenistan

December in Ashgabat rings in the winter chill, with temperatures nosediving from 1.2°C (34.2°F) to 10.4°C (50.7°F). Compared to November, there is a marked decrease in both daylight and sunshine hours. Rainfall remains relatively similar to the previous month, but the incidence of snowfall sees a steep increase. Though the sunlight hours are lower, there are still clear, sunny days. Complementing this decrease in temperature, the humidity level rises, enhancing the cold feel of the weather.

Temperature

With December's onset, the weather in Ashgabat shows a temperature decrease, transitioning from a comfortable 16.8°C (62.2°F) in November to a fresh 10.4°C (50.7°F). In December, Ashgabat experiences an average nighttime temperature of 1.2°C (34.2°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In Ashgabat, during December, the rain falls for 10 days and regularly aggregates up to 20mm (0.79") of precipitation. In Ashgabat, during the entire year, the rain falls for 90 days and collects up to 201mm (7.91") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, snow falls for 3 days. Throughout the year, there are 15.1 snowfall days.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Ashgabat, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:04 and sunset at 17:47. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:22 and sunset at 17:57 +05.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in Ashgabat, with an average of 3.4h of sunshine.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Ashgabat. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.