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Getap Weather in December

Getap in December

The short of it: Getap in December averages a high of 6 °C (43 °F) and a low of -2 °C (28 °F), with 23 mm (0.91 in) of rain and about 9 h 22 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are October and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 6° · low -2° · rain 23 mm · daylight 9 h 22 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: October & June

Thirty years of records give Getap an average December high of 6°, a low of -2° and some 23 mm of rain. The year turns hard here: highs drop 6° from November to about 6°, with nights near -2°. Rain is modest, about 23 mm, the 8th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 9 h 22 min in mid-December, 33 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates December 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are October and June.

Against its neighbours, Getap runs warmer than most and drier than most in December. Yeghegnadzor, 2 km to the E, sees much the same highs.

December in Getap, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus November
6° colder, 0.0 mm more rain
Versus January
3° warmer
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 22 min
Average wind
5 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
YeghegnadzorVayots Dzor2 km E6°-2°23 mm
VaykVayots Dzor16 km ESE5°-3°28 mm
Sharur CityNakhchivan37 km SW6°-2°18 mm
KaranlukhGegharkunik38 km N2°-8°25 mm
GeghhovitGegharkunik38 km N2°-8°25 mm
ZolakarGegharkunik41 km N4°-6°25 mm
MartuniGegharkunik42 km N4°-5°24 mm
Nerkin GetashenGegharkunik42 km N4°-6°24 mm

The Almanac · Getap Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
December
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 6° from November to about 6°, with nights near -2°. Rain is modest, about 23 mm, the 8th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Getap by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January3°-6°24 mm6 km/h9 h 39 min✦✦
February4°-7°24 mm6 km/h10 h 38 min✦✦
March9°-1°35 mm7 km/h11 h 50 min✦✦✦
April17°5°47 mm8 km/h13 h 12 min✦✦✦✦
May21°9°51 mm7 km/h14 h 21 min✦✦✦✦
June27°14°32 mm7 km/h14 h 58 min✦✦✦✦✦
July32°19°20 mm8 km/h14 h 43 min✦✦✦✦
August33°19°12 mm8 km/h13 h 43 min✦✦✦
September28°16°15 mm7 km/h12 h 23 min✦✦✦✦✦
October19°9°28 mm5 km/h11 h 4 min✦✦✦✦✦
November12°2°23 mm5 km/h9 h 55 min✦✦✦✦
December6°-2°23 mm5 km/h9 h 22 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Getap in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Getap in December?

Days average 6 °C (43 °F) and nights -2 °C (28 °F), with about 23 mm (0.91 in) of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 6° from November to about 6°, with nights near -2°. Rain is modest, about 23 mm, the 8th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Getap?

The Almanac gives December 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are October and June.

How long are the days in Getap in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 9 h 22 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 14 h 58 min.

Does it snow in Getap in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Getap in December?

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

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