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Sevan Weather in December

Sevan in December

The short of it: Sevan in December averages a high of 1 °C (34 °F) and a low of -9 °C (16 °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 Sevan brings afternoons near 1° and nights around -9°, with about 26 mm of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 6° 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, 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 August and September.

Against its neighbours, Sevan runs cooler than most and wetter than most in December. Hrazdan, 17 km to the WSW, is 1° warmer by day.

December in Sevan, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus November
6° colder, 6.0 mm less rain
Versus January
3° warmer
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 17 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
HrazdanKotayk17 km WSW2°-8°22 mm
DilijanTavush23 km NNW6°-5°20 mm
GavarGegharkunik26 km SE2°-9°23 mm
CharentsavanKotayk31 km WSW2°-7°21 mm
SarukhanGegharkunik32 km SSE2°-9°23 mm
ByureghavanKotayk40 km SW4°-5°19 mm
IjevanTavush40 km NNE7°-2°16 mm
AbovyanKotayk41 km SW4°-5°19 mm

The Almanac · Sevan Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
December
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 6° 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 Sevan by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-2°-11°25 mm10 km/h9 h 34 min✦✦
February-1°-12°27 mm9 km/h10 h 36 min✦✦
March3°-8°45 mm8 km/h11 h 49 min✦✦
April10°-1°66 mm9 km/h13 h 14 min✦✦
May14°3°83 mm8 km/h14 h 25 min✦✦
June19°7°74 mm8 km/h15 h 3 min✦✦✦
July23°11°52 mm8 km/h14 h 48 min✦✦✦✦
August24°11°35 mm8 km/h13 h 46 min✦✦✦✦✦
September20°8°29 mm8 km/h12 h 24 min✦✦✦✦✦
October14°3°38 mm7 km/h11 h 2 min✦✦✦✦
November8°-3°32 mm8 km/h9 h 52 min✦✦✦
December1°-9°26 mm9 km/h9 h 17 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Sevan in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Sevan in December?

Days average 1 °C (34 °F) and nights -9 °C (16 °F), with about 26 mm (1.0 in) of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 6° 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 Sevan?

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

How long are the days in Sevan 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 3 min.

Does it snow in Sevan in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Sevan in December?

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

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