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Avan Weather in December

Avan in December

The short of it: Avan in December averages a high of 1 °C (33 °F) and a low of -8 °C (18 °F), with 25 mm (1.0 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 25 mm · daylight 9 h 18 min

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

December in Avan brings afternoons near 1° and nights around -8°, with about 25 mm of rain over the month. Highs fall 7° against November, to near 1°; nights run about -8°. Rain is modest, about 25 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, Avan runs cooler than most and wetter than most in December. Ashtarak, 17 km to the ESE, is 4° warmer by day.

December in Avan, 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
9°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 18 min
Average wind
7 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
AshtarakAragatsotn17 km ESE5°-4°19 mm
MetsamorArmavir22 km SSW5°-3°18 mm
VagharshapatArmavir22 km SSE5°-4°20 mm
ArmavirArmavir23 km SSW5°-3°18 mm
ProshyanKotayk24 km ESE5°-4°19 mm
SardarapatArmavir26 km SSW5°-3°18 mm
KasakhKotayk27 km ESE5°-4°19 mm
YeghvardKotayk27 km E5°-5°18 mm

The Almanac · Avan 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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Highs fall 7° against November, to near 1°; nights run about -8°. Rain is modest, about 25 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Avan by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-2°-11°23 mm8 km/h9 h 36 min✦✦
February-1°-11°26 mm8 km/h10 h 37 min✦✦
March4°-6°38 mm8 km/h11 h 50 min✦✦
April10°-1°58 mm9 km/h13 h 14 min✦✦✦
May15°4°75 mm8 km/h14 h 24 min✦✦
June21°8°61 mm8 km/h15 h 2 min✦✦✦✦
July25°12°40 mm8 km/h14 h 46 min✦✦✦✦✦
August26°12°28 mm9 km/h13 h 45 min✦✦✦✦✦
September22°8°24 mm8 km/h12 h 24 min✦✦✦✦✦
October15°3°37 mm7 km/h11 h 3 min✦✦✦✦
November8°-3°27 mm8 km/h9 h 53 min✦✦✦
December1°-8°25 mm7 km/h9 h 18 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Avan in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Avan in December?

Days average 1 °C (33 °F) and nights -8 °C (18 °F), with about 25 mm (1.0 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 7° against November, to near 1°; nights run about -8°. Rain is modest, about 25 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Avan?

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

How long are the days in Avan 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 2 min.

Does it snow in Avan in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Avan in December?

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

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