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Stepanavan Weather in December

Stepanavan in December

The short of it: Stepanavan in December averages a high of 8 °C (46 °F) and a low of -4 °C (24 °F), with 19 mm (0.75 in) of rain and about 9 h 14 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 8° · low -4° · rain 19 mm · daylight 9 h 14 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: September & August

Thirty years of records give Stepanavan an average December high of 8°, a low of -4° and some 19 mm of rain. Highs fall 5° against November, to near 8°; nights run about -4°. It is the driest month of the year, only 19 mm of rain. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 9 h 14 min in mid-December, 35 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 September and August.

Against its neighbours, Stepanavan runs warmer than most and drier than most in December. Tashir, 15 km to the NW, is 3° cooler by day.

December in Stepanavan, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus November
5° colder, 10 mm less rain
Versus January
4° warmer
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 14 min
Average wind
7 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
TashirLori15 km NW5°-7°19 mm
OdzunLori20 km ENE7°-3°18 mm
SpitakLori22 km SSW3°-7°21 mm
VanadzorLori24 km SSE6°-5°20 mm
MetsavanLori25 km NNW4°-7°21 mm
AlaverdiLori26 km ENE7°-1°18 mm
GugarkLori26 km SSE6°-5°21 mm
JrashenLori30 km SW1°-8°26 mm

The Almanac · Stepanavan 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 5° against November, to near 8°; nights run about -4°. It is the driest month of the year, only 19 mm of rain. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Stepanavan by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°-6°21 mm7 km/h9 h 32 min✦✦
February5°-10°27 mm7 km/h10 h 34 min✦✦
March8°-5°42 mm7 km/h11 h 49 min✦✦✦
April14°1°69 mm8 km/h13 h 15 min✦✦✦
May17°6°101 mm7 km/h14 h 27 min✦✦✦
June22°8°86 mm6 km/h15 h 6 min✦✦✦
July24°11°56 mm7 km/h14 h 50 min✦✦✦✦
August27°12°40 mm6 km/h13 h 48 min✦✦✦✦✦
September22°9°37 mm6 km/h12 h 24 min✦✦✦✦✦
October17°4°45 mm6 km/h11 h 1 min✦✦✦✦✦
November12°-3°29 mm6 km/h9 h 49 min✦✦✦✦
December8°-4°19 mm7 km/h9 h 14 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Stepanavan in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Stepanavan in December?

Days average 8 °C (46 °F) and nights -4 °C (24 °F), with about 19 mm (0.75 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 5° against November, to near 8°; nights run about -4°. It is the driest month of the year, only 19 mm of rain. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Stepanavan?

The Almanac gives December 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are September and August.

How long are the days in Stepanavan in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 9 h 14 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 15 h 6 min.

Does it snow in Stepanavan in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Stepanavan in December?

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

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