The weather in December in Afghanistan

It's cool in December in Afghanistan with an average temperature of 10°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 7°C to a high of 13°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -4°C and 2°C.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in December for Afghanistan. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 23°C in 2016, Afghanistan reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -6°C in 2021. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -18°C to a highest value of 9°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In December, there is an average of 34 mm of precipitation, spread over 6 days. Of the total precipitation, about 2,9 cm falls as snow in December. The wind speed is around 2 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.

Daily weather in December for Afghanistan

Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Afghanistan. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

December weather comparison

  Afghanistan New York
Average temperature 10°C 9°C
Max. temperature 13°C 12°C
Min. temperature -4°C -5°C
Total precipitation 34 mm 133 mm
Rainy days 6 days 17 days
Total snowfall 2,9 cm 9,7 cm
Snowy days 2 days 3 days

Start of December

The month of December starts in Afghanistan with cool temps, averaging around 12°C during the day and nights around 1°C.

Mid December

By mid-December, daytime temps drop to around 9°C, with nights around -1°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.

End of December

By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Afghanistan is around 10°C, while nighttime temps are about -1°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 5 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.

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The climate in Afghanistan is based on weather data from Kabul. Other spots might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Afghanistan to get the full picture of the climate.

Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in December in Afghanistan. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in December in Afghanistan

Temperature in December in Afghanistan over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December in Afghanistan. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in December in Afghanistan

Total precipitation in December in Afghanistan over the years

Daily Snowfall in December in Afghanistan

Snowfall in December in Afghanistan per year

Daily UV index in December in Afghanistan

This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Afghanistan, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

Weather experiences in December in Afghanistan

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Average weather in Afghanistan by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Afghanistan. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.