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Homyel' Weather in December

Homyel' in December

The short of it: Homyel' in December averages a high of -0 °C (31 °F) and a low of -5 °C (23 °F), with 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain and about 7 h 41 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 0° · low -5° · rain 42 mm · daylight 7 h 41 min

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

Thirty years of records give Homyel' an average December high of 0°, a low of -5° and some 42 mm of rain. Highs fall 4° against November, to near 0°; nights run about -5°. Rain is modest, about 42 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 7 h 41 min in mid-December, 57 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 June and August.

Against its neighbours, Homyel' runs warmer than most and wetter than most in December. Peramoga, 8 km to the ESE, sees much the same highs.

December in Homyel', by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus November
4° colder, 1.0 mm more rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
7 h 41 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
PeramogaHomyel’ Voblasc’8 km ESE-1°-5°42 mm
KastsyukowkaHomyel’ Voblasc’12 km NNW0°-5°42 mm
KaranyowkaHomyel’ Voblasc’13 km SE-1°-5°42 mm
Khal’chHomyel’ Voblasc’18 km NE0°-5°42 mm
VyetkaHomyel’ Voblasc’19 km NE0°-5°42 mm
DobrushHomyel’ Voblasc’23 km E0°-5°43 mm
Novaya HutaHomyel’ Voblasc’37 km S0°-5°42 mm
RechytsaHomyel’ Voblasc’40 km WSW0°-4°41 mm

The Almanac · Homyel' Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
December
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Highs fall 4° against November, to near 0°; nights run about -5°. Rain is modest, about 42 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Homyel' by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-1°-7°35 mm12 km/h8 h 10 min✦✦
February0°-6°33 mm12 km/h9 h 49 min✦✦
March5°-2°33 mm11 km/h11 h 42 min✦✦✦
April14°4°34 mm11 km/h13 h 51 min✦✦✦✦
May21°10°55 mm10 km/h15 h 43 min✦✦✦✦
June24°13°65 mm9 km/h16 h 47 min✦✦✦✦
July26°15°79 mm8 km/h16 h 20 min✦✦✦
August25°14°52 mm8 km/h14 h 41 min✦✦✦✦
September19°8°46 mm8 km/h12 h 34 min✦✦✦✦
October12°3°51 mm10 km/h10 h 30 min✦✦✦
November4°-1°41 mm11 km/h8 h 38 min✦✦✦
December0°-5°42 mm12 km/h7 h 41 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Homyel' in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Homyel' in December?

Days average -0 °C (31 °F) and nights -5 °C (23 °F), with about 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 4° against November, to near 0°; nights run about -5°. Rain is modest, about 42 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Homyel'?

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

How long are the days in Homyel' in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 7 h 41 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 16 h 47 min.

Does it snow in Homyel' in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Homyel' in December?

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

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