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Akunk Weather in December

Akunk in December

The short of it: Akunk in December averages a high of 1 °C (33 °F) and a low of -8 °C (18 °F), with 23 mm (0.91 in) of rain and about 9 h 18 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 1° · low -8° · rain 23 mm · daylight 9 h 18 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: September & July

Thirty years of records give Akunk an average December high of 1°, a low of -8° and some 23 mm of rain. The year turns hard here: highs drop 7° from November to about 1°, with nights near -8°. Rain is modest, about 23 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 9 h 18 min in mid-December, 34 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates December 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and July.

Against its neighbours, Akunk runs cooler than most and wetter than most in December. Artik, 22 km to the NNE, is 1° cooler by day.

December in Akunk, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus November
7° colder, 2.0 mm less rain
Versus January
3° warmer
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 18 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ArtikShirak22 km NNE-1°-9°24 mm
AragatsavanAragatsotn24 km WSW3°-5°18 mm
ArmavirArmavir32 km SSE5°-3°18 mm
SardarapatArmavir34 km SSE5°-3°18 mm
MetsamorArmavir36 km SSE5°-3°18 mm
AkhuryanShirak39 km N2°-8°20 mm
GyumriShirak41 km N1°-8°21 mm
AshtarakAragatsotn41 km ESE5°-4°19 mm

The Almanac · Akunk Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
December
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 7° from November to about 1°, with nights near -8°. Rain is modest, about 23 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Akunk by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-2°-11°22 mm7 km/h9 h 35 min✦✦
February0°-11°24 mm7 km/h10 h 36 min✦✦
March5°-6°34 mm8 km/h11 h 50 min✦✦
April12°1°52 mm8 km/h13 h 14 min✦✦✦
May17°5°75 mm8 km/h14 h 24 min✦✦✦
June22°9°57 mm8 km/h15 h 3 min✦✦✦✦
July26°12°43 mm8 km/h14 h 47 min✦✦✦✦✦
August28°12°27 mm8 km/h13 h 46 min✦✦✦✦✦
September23°8°23 mm7 km/h12 h 24 min✦✦✦✦✦
October16°3°34 mm6 km/h11 h 3 min✦✦✦✦
November8°-3°25 mm6 km/h9 h 52 min✦✦✦
December1°-8°23 mm6 km/h9 h 18 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Akunk in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Akunk in December?

Days average 1 °C (33 °F) and nights -8 °C (18 °F), with about 23 mm (0.91 in) of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 7° from November to about 1°, with nights near -8°. Rain is modest, about 23 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Akunk?

The Almanac gives December 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are September and July.

How long are the days in Akunk in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 9 h 18 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 15 h 3 min.

Does it snow in Akunk in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Akunk in December?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf.

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