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Aparan Weather in December

Aparan in December

The short of it: Aparan in December averages a high of -1 °C (31 °F) and a low of -9 °C (15 °F), with 26 mm (1.0 in) of rain and about 9 h 17 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -1° · low -9° · rain 26 mm · daylight 9 h 17 min

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

December in Aparan brings afternoons near -1° and nights around -9°, with about 26 mm of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 7° from November to about -1°, with nights near -9°. Rain is modest, about 26 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 9 h 17 min in mid-December, 35 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack the buffalo coat, mittens and fur-lined boots. The Almanac rates December 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are August and September.

Against its neighbours, Aparan runs cooler than most and wetter than most in December. Vanadzor, 27 km to the NNE, is 6° warmer by day.

December in Aparan, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus November
7° colder, 3.0 mm less rain
Versus January
3° warmer
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 17 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
VanadzorLori27 km NNE6°-5°20 mm
SpitakLori28 km NNW3°-7°21 mm
YeghvardKotayk32 km SSE5°-5°18 mm
CharentsavanKotayk32 km SE2°-7°21 mm
ArtikShirak33 km W-1°-9°24 mm
AshtarakAragatsotn33 km S5°-4°19 mm
HrazdanKotayk35 km ESE2°-8°22 mm
Nor GeghiKotayk36 km SSE4°-5°19 mm
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The Almanac · Aparan 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 -9°. Rain is modest, about 26 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Aparan by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-4°-12°25 mm9 km/h9 h 34 min✦✦
February-3°-13°28 mm8 km/h10 h 36 min✦✦
March2°-8°43 mm8 km/h11 h 49 min✦✦
April9°-1°65 mm9 km/h13 h 14 min✦✦
May14°3°93 mm8 km/h14 h 25 min✦✦
June19°7°78 mm8 km/h15 h 4 min✦✦✦
July22°10°52 mm8 km/h14 h 48 min✦✦✦✦
August24°10°38 mm8 km/h13 h 46 min✦✦✦✦✦
September19°7°32 mm8 km/h12 h 24 min✦✦✦✦✦
October13°2°43 mm7 km/h11 h 2 min✦✦✦✦
November6°-4°29 mm8 km/h9 h 51 min✦✦✦
December-1°-9°26 mm8 km/h9 h 17 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Aparan in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Aparan in December?

Days average -1 °C (31 °F) and nights -9 °C (15 °F), with about 26 mm (1.0 in) of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 7° from November to about -1°, with nights near -9°. Rain is modest, about 26 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Aparan?

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

How long are the days in Aparan in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 9 h 17 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 15 h 4 min.

Does it snow in Aparan in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Aparan in December?

Thermal layers, a down coat, mittens and insulated boots.

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