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Dowsk Weather in December

Dowsk in December

The short of it: Dowsk in December averages a high of -1 °C (30 °F) and a low of -5 °C (23 °F), with 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain and about 7 h 34 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 -1° · low -5° · rain 42 mm · daylight 7 h 34 min

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

December in Dowsk brings afternoons near -1° and nights around -5°, with about 42 mm of rain over the month. Highs fall 5° against November, to near -1°; nights run about -5°. Rain is modest, about 42 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 7 h 34 min in mid-December, 59 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack the buffalo coat, mittens and fur-lined boots. The Almanac rates December 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and August.

Against its neighbours, Dowsk runs cooler than most and wetter than most in December. Krasnyy Bereg, 26 km to the NW, sees much the same highs.

December in Dowsk, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus November
5° colder, 2.0 mm less rain
Versus January
2° warmer
Day–night spread
4°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
7 h 34 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Krasnyy BeregMogilev26 km NW-1°-5°39 mm
RahachowHomyel’ Voblasc’28 km WSW-1°-5°41 mm
ChacherskHomyel’ Voblasc’41 km SE-1°-5°45 mm
ZhlobinHomyel’ Voblasc’41 km SW-1°-5°42 mm
BykhovMogilev43 km NNW-1°-5°38 mm
SlawharadMogilev48 km NE-1°-5°39 mm
Buda-KashalyovaHomyel’ Voblasc’49 km S-1°-5°43 mm
Ryasno, Рясно, РаснаMogilev63 km N-1°-6°38 mm

The Almanac · Dowsk Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
December
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Highs fall 5° against November, to near -1°; nights run about -5°. Rain is modest, about 42 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Dowsk by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-3°-8°36 mm12 km/h8 h 4 min✦✦
February-2°-7°37 mm12 km/h9 h 45 min✦✦
March4°-3°37 mm12 km/h11 h 41 min✦✦✦
April13°3°35 mm12 km/h13 h 54 min✦✦✦✦
May19°8°60 mm11 km/h15 h 49 min✦✦✦✦
June22°12°62 mm10 km/h16 h 56 min✦✦✦✦
July25°14°87 mm9 km/h16 h 28 min✦✦✦
August23°12°62 mm8 km/h14 h 45 min✦✦✦✦
September18°7°43 mm9 km/h12 h 35 min✦✦✦✦✦
October11°3°52 mm10 km/h10 h 27 min✦✦✦
November4°0°44 mm12 km/h8 h 32 min✦✦✦
December-1°-5°42 mm13 km/h7 h 34 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Dowsk in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Dowsk in December?

Days average -1 °C (30 °F) and nights -5 °C (23 °F), with about 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 5° against November, to near -1°; nights run about -5°. Rain is modest, about 42 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Dowsk?

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

How long are the days in Dowsk in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 7 h 34 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 16 h 56 min.

Does it snow in Dowsk in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Dowsk in December?

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

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